Saint Philip Neri, May 26--uploaded by irapuato. breski1 May 26, 2010 (1515-1595)Philip Neri was a sign of contradiction, combining popularity with piety against the background of a corrupt Rome and …More
Saint Philip Neri, May 26--uploaded by irapuato.
breski1 May 26, 2010 (1515-1595)Philip Neri was a sign of contradiction, combining popularity with piety against the background of a corrupt Rome and a disinterested clergy, the whole post-Renaissance malaise. At an early age, he abandoned the chance to become a businessman, moved to Rome from Florence and devoted his life and individuality to God. After three years of philosophy and theology studies, he gave up any thought of ordination. The next 13 years were spent in a vocation unusual at the time—that of a layperson actively engaged in prayer and the apostolate.
As the Council of Trent was reforming the Church on a doctrinal level, Philip’s appealing personality was winning him friends from all levels of society, from beggars to cardinals. He rapidly gathered around himself a group of laypersons won over by his audacious spirituality. Initially they met as an informal prayer and discussion group, and also served poor people in Rome. …More
breski1 May 26, 2010 (1515-1595)Philip Neri was a sign of contradiction, combining popularity with piety against the background of a corrupt Rome and a disinterested clergy, the whole post-Renaissance malaise. At an early age, he abandoned the chance to become a businessman, moved to Rome from Florence and devoted his life and individuality to God. After three years of philosophy and theology studies, he gave up any thought of ordination. The next 13 years were spent in a vocation unusual at the time—that of a layperson actively engaged in prayer and the apostolate.
As the Council of Trent was reforming the Church on a doctrinal level, Philip’s appealing personality was winning him friends from all levels of society, from beggars to cardinals. He rapidly gathered around himself a group of laypersons won over by his audacious spirituality. Initially they met as an informal prayer and discussion group, and also served poor people in Rome. …More
May 26, 2011
Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, priest
Father Patrick Langan, LC
John 15: 9-11
Jesus said to his disciples: "As the Father loves me, so I also love
you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain
in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain
in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and
your joy may be complete."
Introductory …More
May 26, 2011
Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, priest
Father Patrick Langan, LC
John 15: 9-11
Jesus said to his disciples: "As the Father loves me, so I also love
you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain
in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain
in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and
your joy may be complete."
Introductory Prayer: Lord, thank you for granting me the
opportunity to be with you. There are things in life, Lord, that
attract me, but you attract me more. I hope in you, and I love you.
Maybe I don't really understand what it means to love, and maybe I
don't love the way I should, but I do love you.
Petition: Lord, increase my love and appreciation for the Church and
her leaders.
1. Christ and His Church: When Christ says, "Keep my commandments
and remain in my love," he is talking not only about the Ten
Commandments but also about the Church. What is the Church? It is
Christ's extension through time. We cannot say, "Christ, yes; the
Church, no," because the Church is the mystical body of Christ; the
two are inseparable as head and body. The Church, through its
sacraments and its solid teachings, makes Christ present for me now,
today. It is through this Church that I received the gift of faith. I
want to remain in Christ. I want to remain enthusiastically in his
Church.
2. God's Chosen Ministers: You chose the Apostles to continue your
work of redemption throughout the ages. Therefore, Lord, I want to
love your priests and your bishops. I know how hard their job is. I
see their perseverance. The Eucharist is available all over the world
because of the fidelity of priests. Thank you for bishops and
priests. Thank you for our parish. I want to support the parish with
joy; giving of my time and my financial sacrifices.
3. The Pope: Lord, I want to love the Holy Father. He is the rock
on which you chose to build your Church. Because he has kept the
straight path, the world recognizes his moral authority. Lord, I want
to learn more about what he is saying. Today with the Internet, it
is so easy. It just takes a little interest and a little time. This
is one way I can remain in your love. Thus, my joy will be complete.
Conversation with Christ: When you came, Lord, you wanted to heal
us through the sacraments, and you set up the Church to administer
them. Because you are present in your Church, it has lasted two
thousand years. Thank you for giving us this instrument of salvation.
Resolution: I will read something Pope Benedict XVI has written.
Much can be found on the Vatican website.
meditation.regnumchristi.org
Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, priest
Father Patrick Langan, LC
John 15: 9-11
Jesus said to his disciples: "As the Father loves me, so I also love
you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain
in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain
in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and
your joy may be complete."
Introductory Prayer: Lord, thank you for granting me the
opportunity to be with you. There are things in life, Lord, that
attract me, but you attract me more. I hope in you, and I love you.
Maybe I don't really understand what it means to love, and maybe I
don't love the way I should, but I do love you.
Petition: Lord, increase my love and appreciation for the Church and
her leaders.
1. Christ and His Church: When Christ says, "Keep my commandments
and remain in my love," he is talking not only about the Ten
Commandments but also about the Church. What is the Church? It is
Christ's extension through time. We cannot say, "Christ, yes; the
Church, no," because the Church is the mystical body of Christ; the
two are inseparable as head and body. The Church, through its
sacraments and its solid teachings, makes Christ present for me now,
today. It is through this Church that I received the gift of faith. I
want to remain in Christ. I want to remain enthusiastically in his
Church.
2. God's Chosen Ministers: You chose the Apostles to continue your
work of redemption throughout the ages. Therefore, Lord, I want to
love your priests and your bishops. I know how hard their job is. I
see their perseverance. The Eucharist is available all over the world
because of the fidelity of priests. Thank you for bishops and
priests. Thank you for our parish. I want to support the parish with
joy; giving of my time and my financial sacrifices.
3. The Pope: Lord, I want to love the Holy Father. He is the rock
on which you chose to build your Church. Because he has kept the
straight path, the world recognizes his moral authority. Lord, I want
to learn more about what he is saying. Today with the Internet, it
is so easy. It just takes a little interest and a little time. This
is one way I can remain in your love. Thus, my joy will be complete.
Conversation with Christ: When you came, Lord, you wanted to heal
us through the sacraments, and you set up the Church to administer
them. Because you are present in your Church, it has lasted two
thousand years. Thank you for giving us this instrument of salvation.
Resolution: I will read something Pope Benedict XVI has written.
Much can be found on the Vatican website.
meditation.regnumchristi.org
Saint Philip Neri, May 26
(1515-1595)Philip Neri was a sign of contradiction, combining popularity with piety against the background of a corrupt Rome and a disinterested clergy, the whole post-Renaissance malaise. At an early age, he abandoned the chance to become a businessman, moved to Rome from Florence and devoted his life and individuality to God. After three years of philosophy and theology …More
Saint Philip Neri, May 26
(1515-1595)Philip Neri was a sign of contradiction, combining popularity with piety against the background of a corrupt Rome and a disinterested clergy, the whole post-Renaissance malaise. At an early age, he abandoned the chance to become a businessman, moved to Rome from Florence and devoted his life and individuality to God. After three years of philosophy and theology studies, he gave up any thought of ordination. The next 13 years were spent in a vocation unusual at the time—that of a layperson actively engaged in prayer and the apostolate.
As the Council of Trent was reforming the Church on a doctrinal level, Philip’s appealing personality was winning him friends from all levels of society, from beggars to cardinals. He rapidly gathered around himself a group of laypersons won over by his audacious spirituality. Initially they met as an informal prayer and discussion group, and also served poor people in Rome.
At the urging of his confessor, he was ordained a priest and soon became an outstanding confessor, gifted with the knack of piercing the pretenses and illusions of others, though always in a charitable manner and often with a joke. He arranged talks, discussions and prayers for his penitents in a room above the church. He sometimes led “excursions” to other churches, often with music and a picnic on the way.
Some of his followers became priests and lived together in community. This was the beginning of the Oratory, the religious institute he founded. A feature of their life was a daily afternoon service of four informal talks, with vernacular hymns and prayers. Giovanni Palestrina was one of Philip’s followers, and composed music for the services.
The Oratory was finally approved after suffering through a period of accusations of being an assembly of heretics, where laypersons preached and sang vernacular hymns! (Cardinal Newman founded the first English-speaking house of the Oratory three centuries later.)
Philip’s advice was sought by many of the prominent figures of his day. He is one of the influential figures of the Counter-Reformation, mainly for converting to personal holiness many of the influential people within the Church itself. His characteristic virtues were humility and gaiety.
Comment:
Many people wrongly feel that such an attractive and jocular personality as Philip’s cannot be combined with an intense spirituality. Philip’s life melts our rigid, narrow views of piety. His approach to sanctity was truly catholic, all-embracing and accompanied by a good laugh. Philip always wanted his followers to become not less but more human through their striving for holiness.
Quote:
Philip Neri prayed, "Let me get through today, and I shall not fear tomorrow."
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/saint.aspx
(1515-1595)Philip Neri was a sign of contradiction, combining popularity with piety against the background of a corrupt Rome and a disinterested clergy, the whole post-Renaissance malaise. At an early age, he abandoned the chance to become a businessman, moved to Rome from Florence and devoted his life and individuality to God. After three years of philosophy and theology studies, he gave up any thought of ordination. The next 13 years were spent in a vocation unusual at the time—that of a layperson actively engaged in prayer and the apostolate.
As the Council of Trent was reforming the Church on a doctrinal level, Philip’s appealing personality was winning him friends from all levels of society, from beggars to cardinals. He rapidly gathered around himself a group of laypersons won over by his audacious spirituality. Initially they met as an informal prayer and discussion group, and also served poor people in Rome.
At the urging of his confessor, he was ordained a priest and soon became an outstanding confessor, gifted with the knack of piercing the pretenses and illusions of others, though always in a charitable manner and often with a joke. He arranged talks, discussions and prayers for his penitents in a room above the church. He sometimes led “excursions” to other churches, often with music and a picnic on the way.
Some of his followers became priests and lived together in community. This was the beginning of the Oratory, the religious institute he founded. A feature of their life was a daily afternoon service of four informal talks, with vernacular hymns and prayers. Giovanni Palestrina was one of Philip’s followers, and composed music for the services.
The Oratory was finally approved after suffering through a period of accusations of being an assembly of heretics, where laypersons preached and sang vernacular hymns! (Cardinal Newman founded the first English-speaking house of the Oratory three centuries later.)
Philip’s advice was sought by many of the prominent figures of his day. He is one of the influential figures of the Counter-Reformation, mainly for converting to personal holiness many of the influential people within the Church itself. His characteristic virtues were humility and gaiety.
Comment:
Many people wrongly feel that such an attractive and jocular personality as Philip’s cannot be combined with an intense spirituality. Philip’s life melts our rigid, narrow views of piety. His approach to sanctity was truly catholic, all-embracing and accompanied by a good laugh. Philip always wanted his followers to become not less but more human through their striving for holiness.
Quote:
Philip Neri prayed, "Let me get through today, and I shall not fear tomorrow."
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/saint.aspx