Entering the Joy: Easter Entrance Antiphons: Monday 6th Week of Easter- St Philip Neri

Entering the Joy: Easter Entrance Antiphon.

He Is Not Here: He Is Risen

Entering the Joy – Feast of St Philip Neri

Entrance Antiphon:
“The love of God has been poured into our hearts by his Spirit living in us, alleluia.”
(Romans 5:5)

 

A Heart Overflowing with Joy

Today’s antiphon is like a gentle fountain. It is a reminder that the source of love is not us, but God, and it has been poured, not dripped, into our hearts.  “…by His Spirit living in us.”  

This is a fitting antiphon for St Philip Neri, the “Apostle of Joy.”  His spirituality was marked by laughter, lightness of heart, and deep intimacy with God. His joy was not shallow, rather it was the fruit of the Spirit living within him, pouring in God’s love until it spilled out into his words, his welcome, his service.

Spirituality in Action

How can I carry this antiphon into my day?

• Sit in stillness for a moment and pray: “Holy Spirit, pour the love of God into my heart again today.”

• Be a channel of that love — through warmth, kindness, humour, or gentleness.

• Smile at someone today — not out of politeness, but as a small echo of God’s joy.

That same Spirit lives in us, too. 

Short Prayer

Spirit of God,
Pour the love of the Father into my heart. 
Fill me like You filled St Philip with joy that lifts others,

with love that welcomes all. 

Let me live today with a heart wide open.

Alleluia. Amen.