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| "Believe me, there are no more powerful means to obtain God's grace than to employ the intercession of the Holy Virgin" (St. Philip Neri) |
This
coming Tuesday, May 26, we celebrate the 500th birthday of St.
Philip Neri, the patron saint of Joy! Our
Sisters are very much aware of St. Philip because we worship and serve in a
parish staffed by priests of the Congregation of the Oratory which was founded
by St. Philip. The Oratorians have
helped us get to know St. Philip; together parishioners pray a Novena prayer once
a month before the relic of the beloved saint. St.
Philip had great devotion to our Blessed Mother whom we honor during this month
of May. How special that he was born during Mary’s month!
If you don’t already know St. Philip here are
two links that will introduce you to the great saint. http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/PHILIP.htm
Novena
Prayer to St. Philip Neri
O holy St. Philip Neri, patron saint of joy, you who trusted Scripture's
promise that the Lord is always at hand and that we need not have anxiety about
anything, in your compassion heal our worries and sorrows and lift the burdens
from our hearts. We come to you as one whose heart swells with abundant love
for God and all creation. Bear us, we pray, especially in this need (make
your request here). Keep us safe through your loving intercession, and may
the joy of the Holy Spirit which filled your heart, St. Philip, transform our
lives and bring us peace. Amen.
"Rejoice in the Lord always,
again I say rejoice!" (Phil. 4:4)
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