Born at Bagnorea in Tuscany, Bonaventure entered the Order of St. Francis of Assisi as a young man. Here he gave himself to study, and made such progress under his teacher. Alexander of Hales, that after seven years he publicly interpreted the book of Sentences at Paris, and gained the highest praise. He was a man of the greatest sweetness and humility, with a most ardent devotion to the Passion of Christ the Lord. When he was only thirty-five he was made Minister General of the whole Order. He carried out this office so prudently that he gained fame not only for his learning and holiness, but also for his diplomacy and skill. Because of this fame, Pope Gregory X made him Cardinal Bishop of Albano. He wrote many very learned works, not the least of which were his commentaries on the four books of the Sentences. He died at Lyons while the Council was in progress, at the age of forty-three. He was enrolled among the Saints by Sixtus IV, and Sixtus V gave him the title of Seraphic Doctor.
V. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Thanks be to God.
R. Thanks be to God.
You may read more about St. Bonaventure from the Franciscan Book of Saints at this link: http://franciscan-sfo.org/sts/S0715bona.htm
O Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Bonaventure special gifts of grace to understand and teach the truth as it is in Christ Jesus: Grant, we beseech thee, that by this teaching we may know thee, the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Writings of St. Bonaventure are available at The Franciscan Archive
Most are in Latin or French.
The Writings of St. Bonaventure are available at The Franciscan Archive
Most are in Latin or French.
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