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Can a saint pull a go od prank ?
Absolutely, especially if he’s Philip Neri. With a God-given sense of humor and a deep love for God, Philip served the poor people of Rome as a priest and helped them remain close to God at a time when others were challenging the Church. Laugh along as this colorful Shounen-style graphic novel tells the story of Saint Philip Neri.
Philip Neri, the Laughing Saint
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A whimsical tour of St. Philip Neri’s world-changing life, complete with his wit and wisdom and all the fun and action of a graphic novel! —Amadeus $12.95 U.S.
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ISBN-10: 0-8198-6008-5
www.JClubCatholic.org
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Philip Neri The Laughing Saint
Written and Illustrated by
Lee Hyeon-ju
Boston
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Yi, Hyon-ju (Cartoonist) [Myongnang han songin P’illippo Neri. English] Philip Neri, the laughing saint / by Lee Hyeon-ju ; translated by Kate Yoon. pages cm ISBN 978-0-8198-6008-8 -- ISBN 0-8198-6008-5 1. Neri, Filippo, Saint, 1515-1595--Comic books, strips, etc. 2. Christian saints--Italy-Biography--Comic books, strips, etc. 3. Graphic novels. I. Title. BX4700.F33Y513 2014 282.092--dc23 [B] 2014012802 The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Translated by Kate Yoon. 명랑한 성인 필립보 네리 (Philip Neri, the Cheerful Saint) © 2012 by LEE Hyeon-ju, www.pauline.or.kr. Originally published by Pauline Books & Media, Seoul, Korea. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2014, Daughters of St. Paul for English Edition All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. “P” and PAULINE are registered trademarks of the Daughters of St. Paul. Published by Pauline Books & Media, 50 Saint Pauls Avenue, Boston, MA 02130–3491 Printed in the U.S.A. SPNGN VSAUSAPEOILL 12-2910029 6008-5 www.pauline.org Pauline Books & Media is the publishing house of the Daughters of St. Paul, an international congregation of women religious serving the Church with the communications media. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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School at a Dominican * Monastery in San Marco
*Dominicans
are a religious order of priests founded by Saint Dominic.
Philip, can you translate this Latin for me?
No . . .
Whaaat? Stop being such a snob and just do it.
Nooooooo! I Forgot! They’re All Gone!
No way! Latin is your best subject. How could you forget every Word?
waaah!
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I’m not talking about Latin. I’m talking about bananas. the bananas are all gone. I ate them all!
Bananas? Nope!
Not Latin? snort
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Philip N e r i!!! Cut the jokes! When are you going to get yourself together and grow up?
I’m not going to get myself together; I’m going to get my food together.
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Hahaha, looks like Philip is at it again. He’s such a terrible jokester!
But his humor is contagious; he’s also smart and kind. And let’s not forget how faithful he is. . . .
In fact, I think he’d make a great priest someday. I mean, this kid attracts people . . .
Phi-lip!
hahaha
hee hee
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Philip!! Stop right there!
No, I want to run more . . .
Let’s stop playing for today, we can play again tomorrow.
spin
What?
I’ll teach you some Latin tomorrow! Bye!
screech
You’ve been playing? I ‘m exhausted. Mom!
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Stepmommy . . .
Philip . . .
P-h -i-l-i-p! Stepmommy!
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Stepmommy!
Stepmommy!
You’re a teenager, Philip. You’re too old to be calling me “stepmommy!”
snatch
This is my stepmom— beautiful, kind, and maybe a little scary.
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Philip, You know I really care about you.
it’s now 1532 and I am 17 years old. I was born in Florence, Italy In July 1515 to a poor family with ties to nobility. When I was 5 years old, my biological mother died and this lady became my stepmother.
And I really love you too, Stepmom.
hug
Philip, I’m always laughing when you’re around! You make it fun to be your stepmom, Then, you should call me your fun-s on!
My stepmom is playful, cheerful, and kind. I was Influenced a lot by her personality and she raised me well. She’s great and not scary at all.
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