Saint Philip Neri
On This, Our last day in Rome, It was a great privilege to celebrate Mass over the relics of Saint Philip Neri!
Br. Edward, (second from right) from the London Oratory is studying in Rome. He showed us around the church as well as the rooms of St Philip.
The original Death mask taken of St Philip's face after he died.
When Saint Philip decided that he would no longer go on the pilgrimages to the 7 basilicas, he allowed this life-sized image to be painted of him and to be carried on the pilgrimage in his place. It was therefore painted during his lifetime!
This is the last thing that the Saint saw as he died. Saint Philip died holding this very crucifix!
A relic of the tissue that surrounded Saint Philip's miraculously expanded heart.
The relics of Saint Philip, below the altar at which Mass was celebrated thins morning.
SAINT PHILIP NERI,
Pray for us!
Comments
This was particularly touching for me to see. I unite my prayers to yours. May your pilgrimage bear much fruit for your community and for the Church. God Bless you.
Fr. John, S.S.A.
During your stay in Rome please pray for the Church and the Leaders of the World take care of the sick and poor as Saint Philip Neri, Apostle of Rome, did in His whole life.
In this regard it is not without shame that I feel the duty to tell you that, cause of the Italian Politic regard Immigration, both the UN and the EveryOne Group for International Cooperation on Human Right have recently described Italy as a xenophobic and racist Country.
May God enlighten men's mind,
may men look at Saint Philip Neri for advice and guidance.
God bless
A.B.
Thank you and God Bless you, Felicia Coffey, Pennsylvania, USA
Cool post!