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Blessed Bonaventure Tornielli

detail from an antique Blessed Bonaventure holy card, artist unknown Also known as

Apostolic Preacher
Bonaventure of Forli

31 March

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)

Prayers

Oh God, who didst impart to Blessed Bonaventure, the Confessor, the grace of recalling sinners to repentence, grant we bessech 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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