We begin our new week by celebrating the memorial of Saint Peter Damian. Saint Peter was born in Ravenna in 1007. He began teaching after completing his studies, but he soon abandoned that and entered the hermitage of Fonte Avellana. Once elected prior of the hermitage, he promoted the religious life with such fervor that all of Italy was affected by this renewal. He worked with the popes during calamitous times and was helped by his works, writings, and various missions on behalf of Church reform. Saint Peter was created a bishop and cardinal by Pope Stephen IX. He died in 1072 and soon afterward was venerated as a saint (Magnificat, 301). The opening prayer for Mass speaks about the key to Saint Peter Damian's life and it is a good example for us. "All-powerful God, help us to follow the teachings and example of Peter Damian. By making Christ and the service of his Church the first love of our lives, may we come to the joys of eternal light"
(301). The key is putting Christ and service to the church first. Let us pray that Saint Peter Damian will intercede for us as we follow his saintly example. God Bless You!!!
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