St. Philip Neri

Saint Philip Romolo Neri (1515-1595), also known as Apostle of Rome, was an Italian priest, founder of the Congregation of the Oratory.

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If those who are molested by scruples wish to know whether they have consented to a suggestion or not, especia... http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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When a scrupulous person has once made up his mind that he has not consented to a temptation, he must not reas... http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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We ought to abhor every kind of affectation, whether in talking, dressing, or anything else. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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We must often remember what Christ said, that not he who begins, but he that perseveres to the end, shall be saved. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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He who is unable to spend a long time together in prayer, should often lift up his mind to God by ejaculations. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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We must not give up praying and asking, because we do not get what we ask all at once. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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Let us concentrate ourselves so completely in the divine love, and enter so far into the living fountain of wi... http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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Men are generally the carpenters of their own crosses. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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Let him remember also that when he says the Pater Noster every day, instead of asking pardon for his sins, he ... http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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If a man finds it very hard to forgive injuries, let him look at a crucifix, and think that Christ has shed al... http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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Human language cannot express the beauty of a soul which dies in a state of grace. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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At table, especially where there are guests, we ought to eat every kind of food, and not say, “I like this,” a... http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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Nay more, it roots up the little a man may have already acquired. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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Buffoonery incapacitates a person from receiving any additional spirituality from God. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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It is very necessary to be cheerful, but we must not on that account give in to a buffooning spirit. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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Charity and cheerfulness, or charity and humility, should be our motto. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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Excessive sadness seldom springs from any other source than pride. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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Those who wish to enter upon the religious life, should first of all mortify themselves for a long time, and p... http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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The cheerful are much easier to guide in the spiritual life than the melancholy. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY

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The true way to advance in holy virtues, is to persevere in a holy cheerfulness. http://t.co/6m6r5s0ntY