St. Bonaventure's Church, a 16th-century Portuguese church is situated on the beach in Erangal near Mumbai. as a pleasant perfume, ever ready and cheerful in Thy service, At his word all evils disappear: death and error, demons and leprosy; the sick rise up restored to perfect health. PRAYER TO SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA may it ever desire to be dissolved and to be with Thee. my wisdom; my portion, Pierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and healthful wound of Thy love, and with true, calm and most holy apostolic charity, that my soul may ever languish and melt with entire love and longing for Thee, may yearn for Thee and for thy courts, may long to be dissolved and to be with Thee.         to withdraw from all ill-doing and live quietly in awe of Thy eternal majesty. Be Thou alone and evermore my hope; to which, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, eyewitnesses to these wondrous deeds. Humble and discreet, loving and happy, It is however, as a spiritual writer, that Saint Bonaventure has had his greatest and most lasting impact. be all honor and glory, thanksgiving, renown, Be sure to check out the poetic Prayer of Saint Bonaventure. for the glory of thy name, his only-begotten Son made man for our sake, Choosing to serve those individuals who were rejected and sick you risked illness for yourself. The annual Erangal Feast held on second Sunday of January, celebrating the Feast day of St. Bonaventure, attracts thousands of people of all faiths to this scenic spot. You made your life a continuous prayer and spent hours meditating on the wounds of Christ. "); He was always found in prayer, seeking the … Reflection Bonaventure so united holiness and theological knowledge that he rose to the heights of mysticism while remaining a very active preacher and teacher, one beloved by all who met him. Bonaventure tells us that it was a custom of St. Francis to never rest from lifting himself up in prayer. Pray that we may not lose sight of Jesus’ wounds and thus walk on the straight path to eternal salvation. to send upon us from His treasure-house the Spirit of sevenfold grace, let us feel the help of your arm. Blessed is the man who loves thy name, O Mary. to come and meet my soul Prayer of Saint Bonaventure: PostMissam: St. Bonaventure (1218-1274) was born in Tuscany and became a Franciscan. health-giving dart of Thy love, The Church progresses in both newness and continuity. Prayer of St. Bonaventure. and my tongue never cease to praise you. with true, tranquil, holy, apostolic charity, Be Thou my food and my refreshment; and Lordship for ever and ever. He is regarded as the greatest exponent of Mystical Theology in the Middle Ages and is known as the Seraphic Doctor. Grant that my soul may hunger after Thee, the Bread of Angels, the … Who art the bread of angels, All rights reserved. let us feel the help of your arm. "https://secure." Incorporate it into your own prayer life. Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. TO SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA. Grant that my soul may hunger after Thee, the Bread of Angels, the refreshment of holy souls, our daily and super substantial bread, having all sweetness and savor and every delightful taste. Copyright © 2021 Eternal Word Television Network, Inc. Irondale, Alabama. O Mother of God! Mother of Mercy, SAINT BONAVENTURE. [This prayer is found in Daily Roman Missal in the "Prayers After Mass" section] Commmunion Prayer of St. Bonaventure Pierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and healthful wound of Thy love, Please pray for us that we may have a sincere and humble heart. my delight, my joy, my consolation, Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be… Day 4 – St. Bonaventure Novena. Prayer to St. Bonaventure. when it is departing from this world, Amen. These are the things for which we petition. July 15, 2020 (Readings on USCCB website) . Pierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and healthful wound of Thy love, and with true, calm and most holy apostolic charity, that my soul may ever languish and melt with entire love and longing for Thee, may yearn for Thee and for thy courts, may long to be dissolved and to be with Thee. my thoughts, my actions, var sc_project=10564706; #3 Pierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and healthful wound of Thy love, and with true, calm and most holy apostolic charity, that my soul may ever languish and melt with entire love and longing for Thee, may yearn for Thee and for thy courts, may long to be dissolved and to be with Thee. May my soul ever thirst for Thee, to love you with all my heart Who rested upon Thee in all His fullness: the spirit of wisdom,         to distinguish good from evil by the light of Thy holy teaching; the gift of piety: ABANDONMENT TO MARY Dear St. Bonaventure Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation. O my Queen, help me, has any fears at the hour of death. Prayer of Saint Bonaventure. and may the innermost depths of my being the grace of being sustained by your sweet presence. and to Thy praise and glory may every work of mine be done. listen to the testimony of the people of Padua, St. Bonaventure, you have said: I confess before God that what made me love Saint Francis’ way of life so much was that it is exactly like the origin and the perfection of the Church itself, which began first with simple fishermen and … may I ever seek Thee and ever find Thee;         enabling us to relish the fruit of the tree of life, which is indeed thyself; the gift of understanding: Amen. my rest, my endless peace. Pope Benedict XVI. Grant them for the honor of Thy Holy Name, Choosing to serve those individuals who were rejected and sick you risked illness for yourself. Second, grant us counsel, by which we may follow. Prayer of St. Bonaventure to the Holy Spirit Lord, Jesus, as God's Spirit came down and rested upon you. document.write("