Saint Philip Neri, Priest

Memorial

The joyful “Apostle of Rome” who founded the Oratory and drew people to God with humor and kindness (d. 1595).

Readings of the day

Glorious Mysteries

Second Mystery: The Ascension

“When he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight.”Acts 1:9

Forty days after His Resurrection, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to His apostles and ascends into heaven, where He is seated at the right hand of the Father.

Fruit of the mystery: Hope

A prayer with Saint Philip Neri

Lord Jesus, through the ministry of Saint Philip Neri you drew many to yourself. By the prayers of Saint Philip Neri, make me generous in serving you and my neighbor. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

A short prayer composed for Rosary Cards

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This day’s five mysteries (Glorious Mysteries)

The Resurrection
The Ascension
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Assumption of Mary
The Coronation of Mary

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