And there’s none better than St. Philip Neri—the patron saint of laughter and joy—to guide us. And St. Philip Neri, though he lived in the 16th century, understood this as well, even if he didn’t consider or even care about the science behind it. READ: Forever in love with Jesus: St. Philip Neri had a passionate desire for divine unionPhilip was always joyful and jovial. This is how we gain the strength to live the joyful life exhibited by St. Philip. Currently, she is the editor of American Life League’s Celebrate Life Magazine—the nation’s premier Catholic pro-life magazine.