"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
"Second Founder" of the Franciscans
Bishop,
Cardinal
Doctor of the
Church
FEAST DAY - July 15
"Why then, do I not devote
myself entirely to prayer, and wear myself out
trying to make Your Name known and honored,
so that by converting souls,
I may gather the fruits of Your Blood?” - St
Bonaventure
St
Bonaventure, pray for us!
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