Philip Neri

Note:  Today's brief slice will be the last for a time undetermined as I will be having spinal stenosis surgery today. 


Philip Neri was active in Renaissance Rome, a contradiction to the worldly style of the Church and the wealthy.  He preached, taught, cared for the sick and founded the Oratory, a society which helped priests focus on their vocation as representatives of Jesus.  He did all with a great sense of humor and lightness.  He is a good one to invoke as I undergo the surgeon's knife today.
Bro. Rene