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Philip Neri was an Italian Catholic priest and is considered one of the founders of the Franciscans. Born on July 22, 1515, and died on May 25, 1595, Neri is known for his charitable work and care for the poor. His life and deeds have had a profound impact on posterity.

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“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.”

Heart May Long Has Beens Real Order Christ Prayer Imagine Long Time Forgiveness Forgiving Charity Blow Wounds Insult Injury

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“The Lord grants in a moment what we may have been unable to obtain in dozens of years.”

Years May Has Beens Moments Lord Grants Dozen

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“He who always acts under obedience may be assured that he will not have to give an account of his actions to God.”

Giving May Action Accounts Obedience Assured

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“Let us pray God, if He gives us any virtue or any gift, to keep it hidden even from ourselves, that we may preserve our humility, and not take occasion of pride because of it.”

Ifs Giving May Virtue Humility Pride Praying Occasions Preserves Praying To God

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“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.”

Men May Desire Effects Ought Height Sanctity

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Born: July 22, 1515
Died: May 25, 1595
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Quotes: 55

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