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St Bonaventure Novena

St Bonaventure, Franciscan friar and Cardinal-Bishop, was called the ‘Seraphic Doctor’ for the warmth of his love and the depth of his theology. Pray this novena for a humble heart, for devotion to Christ’s wounds and to the Blessed Mother, and for the intentions you place in her hands.

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Day 1

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Dear St. Bonaventure, Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation.

Choosing to serve those individuals who were rejected and sick you risked illness for yourself.

You made your life a continuous prayer and spent hours meditating on the wounds of Christ.

Please pray for us that we may have a sincere and humble heart.

Pray that we may not lose sight of Jesus’ wounds and thus walk on the straight path to eternal salvation.

May we take a great many souls with us to Our Heavenly Father.

St. Bonaventure you were known to say “One should carefully beware of decreasing, even in the slightest, the honor that is due to Mary.”

May we strive as you did to Love our Blessed Mother and be carriers of her peace in this world. Please place our petitions

(mention request here…)

in the loving hands of Our Blessed Mother as we know they will be warmly received by her Son.

Amen.

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!

Amen.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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Day 2

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Dear St. Bonaventure, Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation.

Choosing to serve those individuals who were rejected and sick you risked illness for yourself.

You made your life a continuous prayer and spent hours meditating on the wounds of Christ.

Please pray for us that we may have a sincere and humble heart.

Pray that we may not lose sight of Jesus’ wounds and thus walk on the straight path to eternal salvation.

May we take a great many souls with us to Our Heavenly Father.

St. Bonaventure you were known to say “One should carefully beware of decreasing, even in the slightest, the honor that is due to Mary.”

May we strive as you did to Love our Blessed Mother and be carriers of her peace in this world. Please place our petitions

(mention request here…)

in the loving hands of Our Blessed Mother as we know they will be warmly received by her Son.

Amen.

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!

Amen.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
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Answered Prayers from the Community

Day 3

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Dear St. Bonaventure, Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation.

Choosing to serve those individuals who were rejected and sick you risked illness for yourself.

You made your life a continuous prayer and spent hours meditating on the wounds of Christ.

Please pray for us that we may have a sincere and humble heart.

Pray that we may not lose sight of Jesus’ wounds and thus walk on the straight path to eternal salvation.

May we take a great many souls with us to Our Heavenly Father.

St. Bonaventure you were known to say “One should carefully beware of decreasing, even in the slightest, the honor that is due to Mary.”

May we strive as you did to Love our Blessed Mother and be carriers of her peace in this world. Please place our petitions

(mention request here…)

in the loving hands of Our Blessed Mother as we know they will be warmly received by her Son.

Amen.

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!

Amen.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
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Answered Prayers from the Community

Day 4

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Dear St. Bonaventure, Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation.

Choosing to serve those individuals who were rejected and sick you risked illness for yourself.

You made your life a continuous prayer and spent hours meditating on the wounds of Christ.

Please pray for us that we may have a sincere and humble heart.

Pray that we may not lose sight of Jesus’ wounds and thus walk on the straight path to eternal salvation.

May we take a great many souls with us to Our Heavenly Father.

St. Bonaventure you were known to say “One should carefully beware of decreasing, even in the slightest, the honor that is due to Mary.”

May we strive as you did to Love our Blessed Mother and be carriers of her peace in this world. Please place our petitions

(mention request here…)

in the loving hands of Our Blessed Mother as we know they will be warmly received by her Son.

Amen.

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!

Amen.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
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Answered Prayers from the Community

Day 5

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Dear St. Bonaventure, Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation.

Choosing to serve those individuals who were rejected and sick you risked illness for yourself.

You made your life a continuous prayer and spent hours meditating on the wounds of Christ.

Please pray for us that we may have a sincere and humble heart.

Pray that we may not lose sight of Jesus’ wounds and thus walk on the straight path to eternal salvation.

May we take a great many souls with us to Our Heavenly Father.

St. Bonaventure you were known to say “One should carefully beware of decreasing, even in the slightest, the honor that is due to Mary.”

May we strive as you did to Love our Blessed Mother and be carriers of her peace in this world. Please place our petitions

(mention request here…)

in the loving hands of Our Blessed Mother as we know they will be warmly received by her Son.

Amen.

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!

Amen.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
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Answered Prayers from the Community

Day 6

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Dear St. Bonaventure, Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation.

Choosing to serve those individuals who were rejected and sick you risked illness for yourself.

You made your life a continuous prayer and spent hours meditating on the wounds of Christ.

Please pray for us that we may have a sincere and humble heart.

Pray that we may not lose sight of Jesus’ wounds and thus walk on the straight path to eternal salvation.

May we take a great many souls with us to Our Heavenly Father.

St. Bonaventure you were known to say “One should carefully beware of decreasing, even in the slightest, the honor that is due to Mary.”

May we strive as you did to Love our Blessed Mother and be carriers of her peace in this world. Please place our petitions

(mention request here…)

in the loving hands of Our Blessed Mother as we know they will be warmly received by her Son.

Amen.

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!

Amen.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
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Answered Prayers from the Community

Day 7

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Dear St. Bonaventure, Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation.

Choosing to serve those individuals who were rejected and sick you risked illness for yourself.

You made your life a continuous prayer and spent hours meditating on the wounds of Christ.

Please pray for us that we may have a sincere and humble heart.

Pray that we may not lose sight of Jesus’ wounds and thus walk on the straight path to eternal salvation.

May we take a great many souls with us to Our Heavenly Father.

St. Bonaventure you were known to say “One should carefully beware of decreasing, even in the slightest, the honor that is due to Mary.”

May we strive as you did to Love our Blessed Mother and be carriers of her peace in this world. Please place our petitions

(mention request here…)

in the loving hands of Our Blessed Mother as we know they will be warmly received by her Son.

Amen.

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!

Amen.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
Share this novena with someone who needs it.

Answered Prayers from the Community

Day 8

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Dear St. Bonaventure, Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation.

Choosing to serve those individuals who were rejected and sick you risked illness for yourself.

You made your life a continuous prayer and spent hours meditating on the wounds of Christ.

Please pray for us that we may have a sincere and humble heart.

Pray that we may not lose sight of Jesus’ wounds and thus walk on the straight path to eternal salvation.

May we take a great many souls with us to Our Heavenly Father.

St. Bonaventure you were known to say “One should carefully beware of decreasing, even in the slightest, the honor that is due to Mary.”

May we strive as you did to Love our Blessed Mother and be carriers of her peace in this world. Please place our petitions

(mention request here…)

in the loving hands of Our Blessed Mother as we know they will be warmly received by her Son.

Amen.

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!

Amen.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
Share this novena with someone who needs it.

Answered Prayers from the Community

Day 9

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Dear St. Bonaventure, Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation.

Choosing to serve those individuals who were rejected and sick you risked illness for yourself.

You made your life a continuous prayer and spent hours meditating on the wounds of Christ.

Please pray for us that we may have a sincere and humble heart.

Pray that we may not lose sight of Jesus’ wounds and thus walk on the straight path to eternal salvation.

May we take a great many souls with us to Our Heavenly Father.

St. Bonaventure you were known to say “One should carefully beware of decreasing, even in the slightest, the honor that is due to Mary.”

May we strive as you did to Love our Blessed Mother and be carriers of her peace in this world. Please place our petitions

(mention request here…)

in the loving hands of Our Blessed Mother as we know they will be warmly received by her Son.

Amen.

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

St. Bonaventure, pray for us!

Amen.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
Share this novena with someone who needs it.

Answered Prayers from the Community

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