Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Memorial

Franciscan Minister General, theologian and cardinal, called the “Seraphic Doctor” (d. 1274).

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Second Mystery: The Wedding at Cana

“Whatever he says to you, do it.”John 2:5

At a wedding feast in Cana, Mary notices that the wine has run out and brings the need to her Son. At her word the servants obey Him, and Jesus works His first sign, changing water into wine.

Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary

A prayer with Saint Bonaventure

Holy Spirit, you filled Saint Bonaventure with wisdom to teach your Church. By the prayers of Saint Bonaventure, open my mind to your truth and my heart to love it. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

A short prayer composed for Rosary Cards

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This day’s five mysteries (Luminous Mysteries)

The Baptism of the Lord
The Wedding at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
The Transfiguration
The Institution of the Eucharist

Coming up

Our Lady of Mount CarmelFri, Jul 16 · Optional memorial
Saint Mary MagdaleneThu, Jul 22 · Feast
The Transfiguration of the LordFri, Aug 6 · Feast
Saint Lawrence, Deacon and MartyrTue, Aug 10 · Feast
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MarySun, Aug 15 · Solemnity

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