Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Litany of Saint Bonaventure


Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, hear us. 
Christ, graciously hear us. 
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. 
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. 
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us. 
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us. 
Saint Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. 
 
Saint Bonaventure, pray for us. 
Child of purity, 
Young man of chastity, 
Faithful follower of San Francisco, 
Deeply humble Friar, 
Friar of holiness, 
Friar of tireless dedication, 
Model Priest, 
Priest after the Heart of God, 
Priest of Christ, 
Practitioner of the will of God, 
Sincerely repentant in Confession, 
Man of love, 
Model of humanity, 
Charitable and Relief Work, 
Obedient to the Church, 
Prudent son, 
Lily of the Church, 
Flower in the Heart of Mary, 
Light for the Church, 
Guide for sinners, 
Guide for Franciscans, 
Star of the Bible's teachings, 
Fortress Column, 
Strong in temptations,
Winner of the demons, 
Meat winner, Messenger of Peace, 
Messenger of the Word of God, 
Glory to the Gospel, 
Filled with the Holy Spirit, 
Great son of the Virgin Mary, 
Docile to the inspirations of God, 
Faithful spouse of Jesus, 
Angel of Prayer, 
Man of the Eucharist, 
Wise shepherd, 
Loving shepherd, 
Example of silence, 
Example of pure thoughts, 
Priesthood example, 
Apostle of Christ, 
 
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. 
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. 
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. 
 
Pray for us, Saint Saint Bonaventure, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 
 
Let us pray: Oh God, You enlightened Saint Bonaventure with the light of the Holy Spirit and your Word, help us to imitate his virtues. Become us people of chastity and love for your will in our lives. Amen.