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- Faber co-founded the Society of Jesus. Faber was born in 1506 to a peasant family in the Upper Savoy region of France. In 1525, he traveled to Paris for his studies, where he met Francis Xavier and Ignatius Loyola.
- He was a spiritual director par excellence. Ignatius considered Peter, a man of great gentleness and openness, the person best suited to direct others in the Spiritual Exercises, a series of meditations, prayers and other contemplative practices developed by Ignatius for spiritual growth.
- He was “all about community and connection.” “Like Francis De Sales after him, wherever Faber went he made new friends across all strata of society,” writes Fr.
- Working in a time of great strife between Catholics and Protestants, Faber stressed peaceful encounter. The period after the Reformation was violent and tense, and Peter found himself in the middle of the conflict.
Peter Faber was a Jesuit priest and theologian, who co-founded the Society of Jesus with Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier. He was a preacher, teacher, and spiritual director who influenced many people and traveled widely in Europe in the 16th century.
Peter Faber is a Dutch stage, television and film actor, born in Germany in 1943. He is known for his roles in Soldier of Orange, Schatjes!, De Jantjes and Beter Laat Dan Nooit.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Peter Faber chose this beginning verse of Psalm 102 to humbly open the door of his heart in his Memorial. It sums up in a few profound words the essential stance of Faber before life and before God: blessing, memory, and gratitude.
Mar 12, 2014 · Learn about the life and ministry of Peter Faber, one of the first companions of Ignatius Loyola and a favorite of Pope Francis. He was a pastor, preacher, spiritual director and dialogue with Protestants in the 16th century.
Jul 28, 2024 · Peter Faber (1506-1546) was a French Jesuit theologian and a cofounder of the Society of Jesus, who tutored Ignatius Loyola at Paris. He was a professor, a delegate to the Council of Trent, and a founder of Jesuit colleges in Europe.
Dec 19, 2013 · Former Father General Adolfo Nicolás reflects on the canonization of Peter Faber, the "silent companion" of the first generation of Jesuits, and his legacy for the Society. He highlights Faber's faith, leadership, and pedagogy in the Ignatian way of proceeding and finding God in all things.
