The Spirit And Genius Of St. Philip Neri, Founder Of The Oratory

The Spirit and Genius of St. Philip Neri, Founder of the Oratory: Lectures (1850) is a book written by Frederick William Faber. The book is a collection of lectures that Faber gave about the life, teachings, and legacy of St. Philip Neri, who was a 16th-century Italian priest and the founder of the Congregation of the Oratory. Faber's lectures explore the spiritual and intellectual gifts that made St. Philip Neri a unique and influential figure in the history of the Catholic Church. He examines Neri's approach to prayer, his devotion to the Eucharist, his love for the poor and marginalized, and his commitment to the reform of the Church. Faber also considers the impact that St. Philip Neri had on his contemporaries and on subsequent generations of Catholics. He discusses the founding of the Oratory, a community of priests dedicated to prayer, preaching, and pastoral care, and the ways in which St. Philip Neri's vision for the Church continues to inspire and guide the Oratorian tradition today. Overall, The Spirit and Genius of St. Philip Neri, Founder of the Oratory: Lectures (1850) provides a comprehensive and insightful portrait of one of the most important figures in Catholic history, and offers readers a deeper understanding of the spiritual and intellectual traditions that have shaped the Church over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.