About this episode
The episode explores the life of Philip Neri in 1544 Rome, highlighting his wit, holiness, and selfless service to the poor.
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Philip Neri - Episode Two: The Clown Rome, 1544. Ten years have passed since Philip sold his books and gave up on a scholar’s life. Despite his best efforts to avoid the limelight, he has gained a reputation for wit and holiness in Roman society. But a hunger for something deeper spurs him on. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your email inbox, along with coloring pages, activity sheets, and more! 🔥 Ignite your Family’s Faith In a culture that has abandoned God, families struggle to find beautiful, faith-affirming stories to inspire their children. The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage provides thrilling and inspiring stories to ignite your family’s pursuit of virtue and holiness. Join us for a new 5-Episode adventure every week! 🚦 Rating: 7+ Philip Neri’s story exemplifies his true humility, charity, and joy. In 1500s Rome, Philip worked as a tutor, while selflessly teaching and providing for the poor. His wit and humor drew countless souls to Christ, showing that real sanctity isn’t stuffy, but…
Topics covered
- faith
- humility
- charity
- holiness
- courage
- spirituality
Keywords
- Philip Neri
- Rome
- faith
- holiness
- charity
- spirituality
- courage
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Rome
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