In the world, yet not of it

Treasures of Our Faith with Deacon Richard Vehige · May 26, 2026 · 1m

Today, May 26th, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, priest, we are first invited to read reflect on a passage from the first letter of Peter the apostle (5:1-11), entitled "The duties of pastors and laity". Our treasure, which follows, is from a homily on the Gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope. Saint Philip Neri, often called the "Apostle of Rome," was a sixteenth century Italian priest best known for his joyful holiness, warm humor, deep prayer life, and tireless ministry to ordinary people, especially youth, pilgrims, and the poor. He founded the Congregation…