The Daily Philip: Tuesday July 15

The Daily Philip is a devotion of prayer to the Patron Saint of Joy, St.Philip Neri, led by Fr. Malone, parochial vicar of Christ the Redeemer Parish
in Swift Current.

This devotion has four parts: (1) a dailyprayer for a particular virtue, based on the day of the week, to which Pope Pius IX has attached an indulgence (dated May 17, 1852,); (2) a reading from The Life of St. Philip Neri,Apostle of Rome; (3) a quote from The Maxims and Counsels of St.Philip Neri; and (4) the daily prayer for a good death.

For Tuesday
Prayer to obtain the virtue of Purity.

St. Philip, who didst always preserve the whitelily of thy purity unsullied, with such great honour to thyself that the brightness of this fair virtue dwelt in thine eyes, shone forth from thy hands,
and cast its fragrance over thy whole body, causing it to emit so sweet a
perfume that it gave consolation, fervour, and devotion to all who conversed
with thee; obtain me from the Holy Spirit of God so true a love for that
virtue, that neither the words nor bad examples of sinners may ever make any
impression upon my soul. Never permit me in any way to lose that lovely
virtue; and since avoidance of occasions, prayer, labour, humility, frequent
use of the Sacraments, were the arms with which thou didst conquer the flesh,
which is our worst enemy, so do thou obtain for me grace to use the same arms
to vanquish the same foe. Take not away thy help from me; but be as
zealous for me as thou wast during thy life for thy penitents, keeping them far
removed from all sensual infection. Do this for me, my holy Patron; and
be ever my protector in respect of this fair virtue. Our Father…, HailMary…, Glory Be…

Prayer to be said daily, for a good death.

O glorious Saint Philip, faithful helper of thydying children, be thou my father and protector in the hour of my death. Let
not the devil overcome me; let not temptation oppress me, nor fear overwhelm me
in that hour; but grant through thy intercession that, fortified by faith,
hope, and charity, I may bear all things with patience and perseverance, and
may happily die the death of the just. Amen.