St. Philip of the Joyous Heart: St. Philip Neri
- From the popular Ignatius Press Vision series
- St. 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 the counselor of popes and cardinals
- Like Christ, he was all things to all men, a mighty example of selfless love
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 Neri. 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. A saint who young people are particularly attracted to, St. Philip in turn had a great love for youth.
Philip grew up in a very poor family in Florence, and was later taken in by his uncle, a prosperous merchant. Ever searching for a way best to serve God, he abandoned a merchant's career to become a lay apostle. He lived in Rome for many years as a layman, preaching, instructing youth and attending the sick. 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.
St. Philip founded a religious congregation, the Oratory, and became the counselor of popes and cardinals, the trusted friend of beggars and outcasts. Like Christ, he was all things to all men, a mighty example of selfless love. Illustrated.
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- Created Date:
- 2021-05-18
- Devotions:
- Saints & Blesseds
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- Media > Books > Non-Fiction > Religion Books
- Supplier:
- Ignatius Press
- Product Category:
- Books & Accessories
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- joyous heart, lived rome, rome many, many year, year layman, layman preaching, preaching instructing, instructing youth, youth attending, founded religious, religious congregation, congregation oratory, oratory became, became counselor, counselor pop
- Saints:
- St. Philip Neri
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- Book
- short_description:
- "St. Philip of the Joyous Heart" is a captivating book from the Ignatius Press Vision series designed for young readers aged 9-15. It chronicles the life of St. Philip Neri, a beloved saint known for his joy, holiness, and passion for serving others
- short_description2:
- in Rome. From lay apostle to priest, St. Philip's selfless love and vibrant spirit inspired many to lead Christian lives. Illustrated and engaging, this book vividly brings his story to life.
St. Philip of the Joyous Heart: St. Philip Neri
$12.95