Saint Boniface, Bishop
Martyr, Memorial
Other Celebrations for this Day:
Liturgical Cycle: A, B, C | Lectionary Cycle: I, II
Introduction
St. Boniface (672/5-754), an English Benedictine monk, is considered one of the greatest missionaries of the early Middle Ages. He spread the gospel particularly in Germany, where he is also buried in Fulda. He was slain by the Frisians.
Opening Prayer
Lord our God,
your holy bishop Boniface
proclaimed your name with great zeal
and was willing to give his life for you.
Fill us with his ardor
for living your gospel
and sharing its riches with others.
May we spare no effort
to make the gospel believable.
We ask you this through Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever.
Prayers of the Faithful
Opening Prayer
Lord our God,
Your holy bishop Boniface
proclaimed your name with great zeal
and was willing to give his life for you.
Fill us with his ardour
for living your gospel
and sharing its riches with others.
May we spare no effort
to make the gospel believable.
We ask you this through Jesus Christ,
Your Son, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever.
*Prayer over the Gifts
Lord our God,
these gifts of bread and wine
express our sharing
in the sacrifice of your Son.
Fill us with his love
and obedience to your will,
that we may commit ourselves to you
and live the life of your Son,
who is our Lord for ever. Amen.
*Prayer after Communion
Lord our God,
you want all people, wherever they are,
to come to the knowledge of the truth
and to live in your love.
Send laborers into your harvest
to proclaim your message with zeal,
that the light of your word
may dawn on everyone
and that all may know you
as a God of life and joy.
We ask you this through Christ our Lord.