Feast of San Bonosio

San Bonosio Vescovo, ora pro nobis

May 14th is the traditional Feast of San Bonosio, first Bishop of Salerno. After the reform of 1975, it was moved to May 15th, the patronal feast of Salerno's Holy Bishops. In celebration, I’m posting a prayer to St. Bonosius. The accompanying photo, courtesy of Andrew Giordano, was taken at the Basilica Cattedrale SS. Matteo e Gregorio in Salerno. Evviva San Bonosio!

Prayer to St. Bonosius

Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that the examples of St. Bonosius, first Bishop of Salerno, may effectually move us to reform our lives; that while we celebrate his festival, we may also imitate his actions. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Look upon our Weakness, almighty God, and since the burden of our own deeds weighs heavily upon us, may the glorious intercession of St. Bonosius protect us. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.