Who
was Saint Philip Neri?
Philip was a student,
a teacher, and a businessman who became a priest in 1551, after spending
more than a dozen years in a lay ministry of prayer and service. He
became influential in the
Counter-Reformation movement. As a confessor, he spent hours hearing
confessions and had the ability to tell penitents their sins before they confessed. His
special sense of humor endeared him to those he served. through humor he was
knock down walls of
pretense that kept others from service. His humor was always shown in
a charitable way. He served the youth of his time through music and
other activities that helped keep them safe and happy.
"St.
Philip possessed a playful humour, combined with a shrewd wit. He considered a
cheerful temper to be more Christian than a melancholy one, and carried this
spirit into his whole life."
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Marian
Prayer of Saint Philip Neri
Mary, I love you.
Mary, make me live in God, with God, and for God.
Draw me after you, holy mother.
O Mary, may your children persevere in loving you.
Mary, Mother of God and mother of mercy, pray for me and for the departed.
Mary, holy Mother of God, be our helper.
In every difficulty and distress, come to our aid, O Mary.
O Queen of Heaven, lead us to eternal life with God.
Mother of God, remember me, and help me always to remember you.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of
Christ.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray to Jesus for me.
Quotes Attributed to St Philip Neri
“Let me get through today and I will not fear tomorrow!”
"A joyful heart is more
easily made perfect than a downcast one."
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