[Pyro7480]

His closest friends saw it as an act of providence that the last day of his life was the feast of Corpus Christi.

St. Philip Neri died in 1595, and the feast of Corpus Christi fell on May 25. The Saint died early in the morning of the next day, May 26, which is now his feast day. This year, the traditional date for the Feast of Corpus Christi and St. Philip's feast day fall on the same day, which I think is very appropriate, given his love for the Eucharist.

[Salvation]

Thanks for pinging people to the thread.

[ELS]

This year, the traditional date for the Feast of Corpus Christi and St. Philip's feast day fall on the same day, which I think is very appropriate, given his love for the Eucharist.

Also, this year is the Year of the Eucharist! The Lord works in mysterious ways.

[Siobhan]

It was a very beautiful convergence. Next year may every diocese follow the Pope's example this year and return to the traditional date for the Feast of Corpus Christi -- and every cathedral, parish, and religious community do so with Procession's in the streets. For this I pray.