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CHRISTIAN APOSTLE PHILIP
Well, brothers, when shall we begin to do good?
Saint Philip was known for his joyful spirit and ready
laughter. He attracted thousands of faithful followers to
return to the practice of their faith by presenting God as
one who loved and cared for them and wanted them to be
happy. Many times he would simply stand on the street
corners and just talk to people.
He was a man of deep prayer - utter simplicity and complete
trust in God's goodness. One time he was very sick and two
doctors were in his room taking care of him. Suddenly he saw
the Blessed Mother before him and he stretched up excitedly
to embrace her, exclaiming how beautiful she was. One of the
doctors tried to push him back down on the bed thinking he
was delirious, but he exclaimed, "Would you not have me
embrace my holy Mother who came to visit me?". Then he
realized that they did not see her, and embarrassed by his
display he hid his head under the sheets.
He had many mystical experiences - healed many that came to
him and counseled thousands of others to lead lives of
greater holiness. If you desire to follow God with complete
abandon and trust, to live your life filled with joy,
laughter and love ask Saint Philip to help you.
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Symbol - Tau Cross and Loves
The miracle of the loaves and the fishes is remembered through
Philip's symbol: a basket and a Tau Cross (symbol of the
crucifixion). Philip was present at the working of this miracle and
his feast day is celebrated on the same day as James the Lesser, on
May 1st. Philip is said to have been martyred by crucifixion or the
spear, or bound to a cross and stoned to death. Two loaves of bread
recall Philip's comment at the feeding of the multitude recorded in
John 6:7.
The multitudes listened with one
accord to the things that were spoken by Philip,
when they heard and saw the signs which he did.
Acts 8:6
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