29 May

SAINT BONA, VIRGIN

Entrance Antiphon

Come, bride of Christ, and receive the crown

which the Lord has made ready for you for ever.

Opening Prayer

Father, you taught your Church

that love of you and our neighbor

is the fulfillment of the whole divine law.

By following the example of Saint Bona

in practicing works of charity,

may we come with joy to our heavenly home,

when our earthly pilgrimage is over.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

Prayer over the Gifts

Lord, accept this sign of our humble obedience

which we offer you

in remembrance of the virgin, Saint Bona.

By this pure sacrifice,

may our hearts be on fire

with holy love in your presence.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Communion Antiphon Lk 10:42

This wise virgin has chosen the better part for herself; it shall not be taken away from her.

Prayer after Communion

Merciful God, nourished with the bread from heaven,

we make our humble prayer

as we rejoice in the memory of Saint Bona.

Grant us pardon for our sins, health of body,

your grace in this life and glory in the life to come.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.