Isbn: 9780243871575 - Saint Philippe De Néri (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the life and profound spiritual influence of Saint Philip Neri, one of the most revered Catholic saints of the 16th century who made significant contributions to the Counter-Reformation. Born in Florence, Italy, Neri traveled to Rome in 1533 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1551. In the years that followed, he established several charitable societies, including the Confraternity of the Most Holy Trinity for the care of pilgrims and the poor and the Congregation of the Oratory, a group of secular priests dedicated to preaching and the education of the young. Neri's eloquent sermons and his reputation as a miracle worker drew both the common people and the elite to his ministry, establishing him as one of the most influential figures in the renewal of the Church. His spiritual teachings emphasized the importance of love, charity, and joy, and he is remembered as a model of Christian piety and devotion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…