Philip lived in Rome for many years as a layman, preaching, instructing youth and attending the sick as a priest He founded a religious congregation, the Oratory, and became t Author: Francis Connoly Pages: 170 Format: Paperback Deciding that he could best help his fellow man as a priest, he then entered the seminary. As a priest, his holiness, joy and zeal soon helped thousands of Romans to live a vibrant Christian life. Philip grew up in a very poor family in Florence, and was later taken in by his uncle, a prosperous merchant. Despite his wisdom and learning, he was a simple, radiant, childlike soul who never ceased, even in his honored old age, to make jokes, to play with his many pets, to tease, to amuse, to teach the great lesson that it is the joyous heart that wins friends to Christ. Like Christ, he was all things to all men, a mighty example of selfless love. Philip Neri. See all Vision Saints series titles From the popular Ignatius Press Vision series St. He lived in Rome for many years as a layman, preaching, instructing youth and attending the sick. Ever searching for a way best to serve God, he abandoned a merchant's career to become a lay apostle. This "Vision Book" for young people 9-15 years old tells the story of one of God's most lovable and loving saints, St. Philip in turn had a great love for youth. Illustrated. Philip founded a religious congregation, the Oratory, and became the counselor of popes and cardinals, the trusted friend of beggars and outcasts. St. A saint who young people are particularly attracted to, St.
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