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- Episode 177 -- Life of St Philip XV.177 -- Listening Better to the Holy SpiritIs it important to follow the inspirations of God?Yes. We read about a very close friend of St Philip's who was traveling away from Rome. He did not want St Philip to die while he was away. One night he became aware that God wanted him to cut his trip short. Would he make it back in time to see St Philip?11 min
- Episode 176 -- Life of St Philip XV.176 -- Spiritual Fatherhood is Possible
We read about St Philip's prediction of his own imminent death. People were convinced that he would live on for years. But he knew he would not. St Philip did not forget his promise to Francesco Zazarra. He called him and told him what his vocation in life was. St Philip shows us that spiritual fatherhood is possible.
11 min - Episode 176 -- Life of St Philip XV.176 -- Spiritual Fatherhood is PossibleWe read about St Philip's prediction of his own imminent death. People were convinced that he would live on for years. But he knew he would not. St Philip did not forget his promise to Francesco Zazarra. He called him and told him what his vocation in life was. St Philip shows us that spiritual fatherhood is possible.11 min
- Episode 175 -- Life of St Philip XV.175 -- Holy Communion Together with Mass is Best
We read about the famous night when St Philip received holy viaticum. He was not able to say Mass. His whole community was gathered in his room. When the Holy Eucharist came in the room, St Philip showed a remarkable love for the One he called the Physician of his soul.
15 min - Episode 175 -- Life of St Philip XV.175 -- Holy Communion Together with Mass is BestWe read about the famous night when St Philip received holy viaticum. He was not able to say Mass. His whole community was gathered in his room. When the Holy Eucharist came in the room, St Philip showed a remarkable love for the One he called the Physician of his soul.15 min
- Episode 174 -- Life of St Philip XV.174 -- Sacramental Strength at the End of LifeWe read about the beginning of a very serious illness two weeks before St Philip died. He was given the last rites, confession, anointing of the sick, and holy communion. The Church strengthens us at the end of life like she does at the beginning of the Christian life with baptism, confirmation, and first Communion. Let us pray for a greater love for the sacraments. Let us pray for a holy death.11 min
- Episode 174 -- Life of St Philip XV.174 -- Sacramental Strength at the End of LifeWe read about the beginning of a very serious illness two weeks before St Philip died. He was given the last rites, confession, anointing of the sick, and holy communion. The Church strengthens us at the end of life like she does at the beginning of the Christian life with baptism, confirmation, and first Communion. Let us pray for a greater love for the sacraments. Let us pray for a holy death.11 min
- Episode 173 -- Life of St Philip XV.173 -- Assisting Others in Soul and in BodyCould St Philip assist the dying from a distance?At times. We read tonight about St Philip's awareness that a friend would die. The friend was a doctor. He was barely sick. But St Philip knew that this was what would happen and happen very soon. St Philip promised to assist him. And even though St Philip was far away, he was with him in spirit. But St Philip could also help people by being physically present. He healed the Pope by touching his hand. St Philip knew how to accept what he could not change and what he could.Last episode we read about St Philip's great zeal for the unity of the Church. During his Mass, St Philip was able to obtain the healing of the Archdeacon of Alexandria who was in Rome to help reconcile his Church with the Holy See. How we should never forget the connection between the Eucharist and the Church. The Eucharist makes the Church. And the Church makes the Eucharist.12 min
- Episode 173 -- Life of St Philip XV.173 -- Assisting Others in Soul and in BodyCould St Philip assist the dying from a distance?At times. We read tonight about St Philip's awareness that a friend would die. The friend was a doctor. He was barely sick. But St Philip knew that this was what would happen and happen very soon. St Philip promised to assist him. And even though St Philip was far away, he was with him in spirit. But St Philip could also help people by being physically present. He healed the Pope by touching his hand. St Philip knew how to accept what he could not change and what he could.Last episode we read about St Philip's great zeal for the unity of the Church. During his Mass, St Philip was able to obtain the healing of the Archdeacon of Alexandria who was in Rome to help reconcile his Church with the Holy See. How we should never forget the connection between the Eucharist and the Church. The Eucharist makes the Church. And the Church makes the Eucharist.12 min
- Episode 172 -- Life of St Philip XV.172 -- Eucharist Makes the Church
Did St Philip have a special zeal for reconciling those raised in heresy to the Church?
Yes. We begin Fr Gallonio"s account of the last year of St Philip"s life. In October of that year, Barsum, the Archdeacon of Alexandria, Egypt came to Rome to be reconciled with the Church. Barsum was raised as a Monophysite Christian, that is, those who confess only one nature in Christ Jesus. This heresy partly arose out of a misunderstanding of the council of Chalcedon. During one of St Philip's long Masses, Barsum was restored to health by being able to sleep. Why is it so fitting that someone be helped to reenter the full unity of the Church through the Mass?
Last episode we read about St Philip seeing various spiritual children go to heaven. He saw their souls in the form of light. How we should ask St Philip to be our spiritual father. How he can still guide people to heaven. St Philip is a master for helping people in the world to seek and to find God. May he help guide each of us to that place of light where he is now with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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St Philip Neri in the 16th century would gather those each day who were desirous of seeking Christian perfection. He would read from a spiritual book and then discourse on the meaning of what was…
read. This podcast (and the nightly prayer group from which it springs) seeks to carry on St Philip’s method of helping people become holy, even saints, in their own homes.