For young men to make sure of persevering, it is absolutely necessary that they should avoid wicked companions, and be familiar with good ones. – St Philip Neri, Apostle of Rome Continue reading Maxim for the day – June 18
When a person who has been living a spiritual life for a long time falls into a serious fault, there is no better way of raising him up again than by exhorting him to manifest his fall to any pious friend with whom he has a particular intimacy: and God will reconduct him to his first estate for the sake of his humility. – St Philip Neri, Apostle of Rome Continue reading Maxim for the day – June 17
The Holy Spirit is the master of prayer, and causes us to abide in continual peace and cheerfulness, which is a foretaste of Paradise. – St Philip Neri, Apostle of Rome Continue reading Maxim for the day – May 27
Let us strive after purity of heart, for the Holy Spirit dwells in candid and simple minds. – St Philip Neri, Apostle of Rome Continue reading Maxim for the day – May 26
Lowly Saint Philip, make intercession to the immaculate Virgin Mother of God. Húmilis sancte Philíppe, deprecáre immaculátumVírginem ac Dei Genitrícem pro me. from “The Raccolta“ An indulgence of 100 days. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if this invocation is repeated every day for a month. (S. P. Ap., April 7, 1921). (Whilst the laws on Indulgences have been reformed by the Holy See, this is the original indulgence as published in “The Raccolta” thus showing the worth that was placed upon these practices. We may hope that the indulgences be kept.) Continue reading Invocation to St Philip Neri, Confessor
The second post in honour of St Philip Neri, Apostle of Rome. Continue reading Four prayers to St Philip: Prayer 1 – Bl. John Henry Newman
The first of some posts on the founder of the Congregation of the Oratory on his feast day. Continue reading St Philip, Pray for us
I’ve just been informed that Monsignor Schmitz and Canon Lebocq of the Institute of Christ the King will be at St Paul’s Church, Falls Road, Belfast on the evening of 24 March 2011. 24 March is the feast day of St Gabriel the Archangel, celebrated on the day before the Feast of the Annunciation. It will be good to hear Monsignor Schmitz give a talk at 7pm followed by a celebration of Holy Mass. I hope that as many people as possible will come to St Paul’s to hear the talk and attend Holy Mass. St Patrick, Apostle of Ireland, … Continue reading Institute of Christ the King come to Belfast
The Holy Face of Jesus I firmly wish that my face reflecting the intimate pains of my soul, the suffering and love of my heart, be more honoured! Whoever gazes upon me already consoles me. (Our Lord Jesus Christ to Sister Pierina) Daily Preparatory Prayer O Most Holy and Blessed Trinity, through the intercession of Holy Mary, whose soul was pierced through by a sword of sorrow at the sight of the passion of her Divine Son, we ask your help in making a perfect Novena of reparation with Jesus, united with all His sorrows, love and total abandonment. We now implore all the Angels … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Face – Day 2
The Holy Face of Jesus I firmly wish that my face reflecting the intimate pains of my soul, the suffering and love of my heart, be more honoured! Whoever gazes upon me already consoles me. (Our Lord Jesus Christ to Sister Pierina) Daily Preparatory Prayer O Most Holy and Blessed Trinity, through the intercession of Holy Mary, whose soul was pierced through by a sword of sorrow at the sight of the passion of her Divine Son, we ask your help in making a perfect Novena of reparation with Jesus, united with all His sorrows, love and total abandonment. We now implore all the … Continue reading The Holy Face of Jesus – Novena Day 1
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