Philip Neri
Posted by Terry Nelson on May 26th, 2008
The Apostle of Rome
Pictured above is St. Philip Neri in ecstasy.
SOME THOUGHTS ON LOVE AND ECSTASY FROM JOHN OF THE CROSS:
“Once when being asked how one becomes enraptured, the Venerable Fray John of the Cross replied: by denying one’s own will and doing the will of God; for ecstasy is nothing else than going out of self and being caught up in God; and this is what he who obeys does; he leaves himself and his desire, and thus unburdened plunges himself in God”
“Love consists not in feeling great things but in having detachment and in suffering for the Beloved.”
I think these things are better than any levitation or vision.
May 26th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
I have read that St. Philip Neri took himself very lightly (but God very seriously) and had a well-developed sense of humor.
May 26th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Melody - that is an excellent way to explain him, and an ideal pattern for us to emulate:
He took himself very lightly, but God very seriously.
Very good advice. Thanks for that gem!
May 27th, 2008 at 11:14 am
A big feast for our Oratorians..see the solemn Mass pictures..