The Story of Our Patron, St. Philip Benizi
Life of St. Philip Legenda "Vulgata"
In the year of the Lord 1244, in the Oltrarno district of the city of
Florence, there lived a very rich man, born of noble parents, James and Albaverde,
of the noble family of the Benizi. The man's name was Philip. He was skilled in
medicine and a God-fearing man. Well-versed in divine wisdom, his whole heart was
set on the law of the Lord, and on that law, day and night, his thoughts dwelt.
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Prayer
Heavenly Father, through Philip, you cared for the first Servants of Mary, increased their number and gave them a rule of life. Grant that we, like Philip, in faithful service to the Blessed Virgin may zealously proclaim your kingdom. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ.