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Also known as:
Bonaventure of Forli; Apostolic Preacher
Profile
Joined the Servite Order in 1448, and became a Bible expert, Though he was
noted by his brothers for his love of contemplative silence, he became one
of the greatest Servite preachers, preaching missions throughout southern
Italy and the Papal States, always on the theme of repentance; Pope Sixtus
IV referred to him as the Apostolic Preacher. Served several years as
vicar-general of his order.
Born: c.1411 in Forli, Italy
Died: 31 March 1491 of natural causes
Beatified: 1911 by Pope Saint Pius X (cultus confirmed)
Representation: Servite
with a scourge and a book; carrying a banner that reads A penitenza
Prayers
Oh God, who didst impart to Blessed Bonaventure, the Confessor, the grace
of recalling sinners to repentance, grant we beseech thee, through his
merits and intercession, that we may also weep over our sins, so that,
renewed in heart and will, we may serve thee faithfully until death.
Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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