ST GEORGE PRECA, PRIEST

ST GEORGE PRECA, PRIEST - 9 MAY

SAINT GEORGE PRECA, PRIEST

George Preca was born in Valletta, Malta, on February 12, 1880. Ordained priest at age 26, he began working with young people. Shortly after, he founded the Society of Christian Doctrine, "M.U.S.E.U.M." (Magister Unitam Sequatur Evangelium Universus Mundus). Initially, the Society was known as "Museum" due to the old building the members met in; the title was then adjusted by St George. A zealous preacher and teacher, he also lead a life of prayer and constant meditation on the Sacred Scriptures.

THE FIVE MYSTERIES OF LIGHT

On July 21,1918, St George was enrolled as a Carmelite tertiary and at his profession in September 1919 he chose the name of Fr Franco. Devoted to Our Lady of Good Counsel, he also promoted use of the Miraculous Medal. In 1957 he suggested the use of five “Mysteries of Light” for the private recitation of the Rosary.

"THE VOICE OF THE BELOVED"

St George Preca wrote many books on dogma, morals and spirituality in Maltese, as well as prayer booklets for the lay faithful. He was a great apostle of the Word of God, especially of the Gospel which he used to call “The Voice of the Beloved”. He encouraged the faithful to memorise phrases from the Gospel. He movingly preached about death, judgement, heaven and hell. Utterly convinced of God’s justice, he also always emphasised the Lord’s infinite mercy. Many people recount cases of healings wrought by God through St George’s prayers.

George Preca died on July 26, 1962. He was canonised by Pope Benedict XVI.

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