saint bonaventure prayers

MARIAN PRAYERS OF SAINT BONAVENTURE # 4 (A.D. 1218-1274)

FOR A PEACEFUL PARTING Holy Virgin, I beg of you, when my soul shall depart from my body, be pleased to meet and receive it. Mary, do not refuse me then the grace of being sustained by your sweet presence. Be for me the ladder and the way to heaven, and finally assure me of […]

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MARIAN PRAYERS OF SAINT BONAVENTURE # 2 (A.D. 1218-1274)

Have mercy on me, O Lady, for my enemies have trodden upon me every day: all their thoughts are turned to evil against me. Stir up fury, and be mindful of war: and pour out your anger upon them. Renew wonders and change marvelous things: let us feel the help of your arm. Distill upon

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