Preferisco Il Paradiso (2010) -
: Instead of traveling to distant lands, Philip realizes his "India" is in the heart of Rome. He focuses on re-evangelizing the city's corrupt society and helping abandoned youth.
(2010), known in English as Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven , is an Italian television miniseries that dramatizes the life of Saint Philip Neri , the 16th-century priest known as the "Apostle of Rome" . Plot Overview Preferisco il paradiso (2010)
The story begins with Neri arriving in Rome with the dream of joining Ignatius of Loyola's new Jesuit order to become a missionary in India. When he is unable to go, he finds a different calling on the streets of Rome after intervening to protect a group of orphans. : Instead of traveling to distant lands, Philip
: The film highlights Philip's famous sense of humor, humility, and his moderate approach to asceticism, choosing joy and charity over severe penance. Plot Overview The story begins with Neri arriving