Refreshment of holy souls...

   "Holy Mass is an achievement of God, wherein 

He places before our view all the love He has borne us.  

It is, in a certain way, a combination of all the benefits

 bestowed upon us." - St Bonaventure

“Grant that my soul may hunger for You, 

the Bread of Angels, the Refreshment of holy souls,

our daily and ever-satisfying Bread,

which contains all possible sweetness. 

Let my heart ever hunger after You

and feed upon You, upon whom the angels desire to gaze,

and may my whole soul be filled with Your sweetness.

May it ever thirst for You, 

the Fountain of eternal light, the Torrent of pleasure,

the Richness of the House of God.

May it ever yearn for You, seek You, find You,

stretch towards You, reach You, meditate upon You,

speak of You, and do all things for the praise and glory

of Your holy Name, with humility and prudence, with love

and delight, with willingness, affection and perseverance.”

St Bonaventure
Italy ~ 1221 - 1274
Franciscan
"Second Founder" of the Franciscans
Brilliant teacher, powerful preacher
Bishop, Cardinal
Doctor of the Church
University of Paris co-ed/close friend of Thomas Aquinas

Feast Day - July 15

Painting: Jan van Eyck

"If you learn everything except Christ, 
you learn nothing.
If you learn nothing except Christ, 
you learn everything." - St Bonaventure

Click here: St. Bonaventure - YouTube (2 mins)

St Bonaventure, pray for us!