Who are the Patron Saints of the Improv & Faith Class?
"Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses...let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross...Consider him...so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted." (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Saint Philip Neri by Sebastiano Conca, Public Domain
St. Philip Neri
(1515–1595)
“A joyful heart is more easily made perfect than a downcast one.”
Patron Saint of Joy, Comedians, Artists, and Rome
Feast Day: May 26th
Philip Neri is known for his good humor and joy. To practice humility, he would do silly things such as shave only one side of his face. He is also known for having a mystical experience in which a ball of fire entered his mouth and rested in his heart, actually expanding the size of his heart and causing visible swelling to his chest.
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Listen to this Sermon on Sensus Fidelium
Read about Philip Neri on MyCatholicLife
Great Film to Watch: Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven
Photo of Don Bosco taken in 1880, Public Domain
St. John Bosco
(1815–1888)
“Do not put off till tomorrow the good you can do today.”
Patron Saint of Magicians, Apprentices, Students, Editors, and Laborers
Feast Day: January 31st
Don Bosco is known for helping poor and troubled boys on the streets of Italy. He fed them, laughed with them, performed magic tricks for them, and introduced them to God. He created an oratory for them, making it easy for them to do good and hard to sin. Don Bosco is also known for his many mystical dreams.
Want to Learn More?
Listen to this Sermon on Sensus Fidelium
Read about Don Bosco on MyCatholicLife
Great Film to Watch: Saint John Bosco: Mission to Love