Philip Neri

He was the "Second Apostle of Rome" who used humor to humiliate his own ego and win souls for the Kingdom. Philip Neri’s heart was so physically swollen by the fire of the Holy Spirit that it fractured his ribs, a permanent sign of a love that the human body could barely contain. He founded the Oratory, making the faith accessible through music, pilgrimage, and joyful fellowship. He famously said, "A heart filled with joy is more easily made perfect than one that is sad." He represents the eternal truth that holiness is not a grim business, but a celestial festival. He is the patron of the cheerful.