St. Philip Beniti (23 August): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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St. Philip Beniti (Benizi), whose feast is celebrated on August 23, became one of the great propagators of the Servite Order and an extraordinary example of humility, penance, meekness, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Educated in medicine, Philip sought God’s will for his life and eventually entered the newly founded Order of the Servants of Mary. Though highly educated, he deliberately entered as a humble lay brother and concealed his talents until obedience forced them into the light. His humility reached an extraordinary point when, hearing that the cardinals might elect him pope, Philip fled into the mountains and remained hidden until another pontiff was chosen. Perhaps the most memorable episode came at Forlì, where an angry mob insulted and beat him. Philip responded with such patience and meekness that their ringleader, Peregrine Laziosi, fell at his feet begging forgiveness—and later became the great St. Peregrine. Near death, St. Philip asked for his “book”—the name he gave his crucifix—and died contemplating Christ. St. Philip Beniti, pray for us! 00:00 St. Philip Beniti – August 23 00:18 His Noble Family & Catholic Upbringing 00:56 Preserved From the Corruption of the World 01:04 Studying Medicine in Paris & Padua 01:36 Searching for God’s Will 01:44 The Founding of the Servite Order 02:34 A Providential Mass Changes His Life 02:51 “Draw Near and Join Thyself to the Chariot” 03:07 Philip’s Vision of the Blessed Virgin 03:39 Entering the Servites as a Lay Brother 04:01 Penance, Labor & Constant Prayer 04:27 Philip Hides His Learning & Talents 04:45 His Abilities Are Finally Discovered 05:09 Obedience Forces Him Toward Holy Orders 05:24 Philip Becomes Superior General 05:31 The Saint Who Fled the Papacy 05:53 Hidden in the Mountains 06:10 Missionary Preaching Across Europe 06:42 He Tries to Resign as Superior 07:04 Confirmation of the Servite Order 07:13 Converting Sinners & Reconciling Enemies 07:28 Italy Torn Apart by Factional Violence 07:45 St. Philip Is Attacked and Beaten 08:00 His Meekness Converts St. Peregrine 08:36 Protecting the Spiritual Life of His Order 09:28 St. Philip Prepares for Death 09:44 “This Is the Place of My Rest Forever” 10:01 His Final Illness 10:10 “Bring Me My Book” — His Crucifix 10:18 Feast of St. Philip Beniti 10:34 Butler’s Lesson: The Power of Rooted Virtue If you’re looking for inspiration from the saints, subscribe and join us daily as we journey through the Lives of the Saints. https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/august/st-philip-beniti/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #StPhilipBeniti #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicSaints #ButlersLivesOfTheSaints #ServiteOrder #StPeregrine #CatholicHistory #CatholicFaith #BlessedVirginMary #CatholicTradition #LivesOfTheSaints #TraditionalCatholic #August23 #Catholic #SensusFidelium