Episode 227 -- Life of St. Philip XIX.227 -- Prudence in Guiding Oneself and Others to Holiness

We read about St Philip's prudence. Prudence is wisdom in practical matters, wisdom in how to achieve a certain goal. True prudence knows the best means to get to heaven and reach holiness. Prudence is both a personal virtue, knowing what one should do for one's own holiness. But there is also prudence in guiding others in the ways of God. St Philip excelled in both. But at the heart of his prudence was his recognition of the uniqueness of each person. Like St Paul, he tried to adapt himself to each person, each unique reflection of God.