Top 25 Quotes by Philip Neri of 55 - Page 3

He who wishes for goods will never have devotion.

He who wishes for goods will never have devotion.

Wish, Devotion, Goods

St Philip Neri (2009). “The Maxims and Sayings of St Philip Neri”, p.26, St Athanasius Press

Let the sick man enter into the Side of Jesus and His most holy Wounds; let him not be afraid, but combat manfully, and he will come forth victorious.

Philip Neri

Jesus, Men, Sick

St Philip Neri (2009). “The Maxims and Sayings of St Philip Neri”, p.21, St Athanasius Press

They who have been exercised in the service of God for a long time, may in their prayers imagine all sorts of insults offered to them, such as blows, wounds, and the like, and so in order to imitate Christ by their charity, may accustom their hearts beforehand to forgive real injuries when they come.

Philip Neri

Forgiveness, Prayer, Real

St Philip Neri (2009). “The Maxims and Sayings of St Philip Neri”, p.41, St Athanasius Press

Even though a man may be unable to attain such a height of sanctity, he ought to desire it, so as to do at least in desire what he cannot carry out in effect.

Philip Neri

Men, Desire, May

St Philip Neri (2009). “The Maxims and Sayings of St Philip Neri”, p.33, St Athanasius Press