#prayerofstpeterfaber

[anastpaul]

Our Morning Offering – 2 August – The Memorial of St Peter Faber S.J. (1506-1546)

I Beg of You, My Lord By St Peter Faber (1506-1546)

I beg of You, my Lord, to remove anything which separates me from You and You from me. Remove anything that makes me unworthy of Your sight, Your control, Your reprehension; of Your speech and conversation, of Your benevolence and love. Cast from me every evil that stands in the way of my seeing You, hearing, tasting, savouring and touching You, fearing and being mindful of You, knowing, trusting, loving and possessing You; being conscious of Your presence and, as far as may be, enjoying You. This is what I ask for myself and earnestly desire from You. Amen

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[anastpaul]

Our Morning Offering – 21 June – The Memorial of St Aloysius de Gonzaga S.J. (1568-1591)

Prayer of a First Jesuit By St Peter Faber S.J. (1506-1546)

With great devotion and new depth of feeling, I hope and beg, O God, that it finally be given to me to be the servant and minister of Christ the consoler, the minister of Christ the redeemer, the minister of Christ the healer, the liberator, the enricher the strengthener. To be able through You to help many– to console, liberate and give them courage; to bring them light not only for their spirit but also for their bodies, and bring as well other helps to the soul and bodyof each and every one of my neighbours. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

– from his Memoriale

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