The great Saint Philip Neri was born in Italy in the year 1515. He is the patron saint of educators and humorists, as well as the founder of the Oratory in Rome. He is known for having the gift of healing, prophecy and because he could read thoughts.
Father Felipe used to organize spiritual conversations with children and young people, which ended with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. These meetings began to become known among the people, who began to call the attendees “Oratorians,” since Saint Philip called them by ringing the bell to pray in his oratory.
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From there, later, the Congregation of the Oratory would be born.
On one occasion, the Virgin Mary appeared to him to console him in the midst of an illness that afflicted him.
The Mother of God granted him the miracle of being permanently cured. Himself a man of integrity, characterized by simplicity, a serene joy and humility, he received the gift of healing others.
Close to his feast that is celebrated every May 26, remembering a little of his history and doctrine, we present a preparation novena:
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