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St. Bonaventure-[Mary] seeks for those who approach her devoutly

By Catholic Digest on February 17, 2018

Optional Memorial of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order

[Mary] seeks for those who approach her devoutly and with reverence, for such she loves, nourishes, and adopts as her children.

— St. Bonaventure

Optional Memorial of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite OrderQuiet MomentSt. Bonaventure
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