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'''Saint Bonaventure''' (1221–1274), known as the “Seraphic Doctor,” was the Minister General of the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor. His many writings and treatises include ''Breviloquium'' (“Summary” of his theology), ''The Journey of the Mind to God, The Tree of Life,'' and ''The Life of Saint Francis.'' He was a renowned philosopher and theologian. He was known as the “prince of mystics.” | '''Saint Bonaventure''' (1221–1274), known as the “Seraphic Doctor,” was the Minister General of the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor. His many writings and treatises include ''Breviloquium'' (“Summary” of his theology), ''The Journey of the Mind to God, The Tree of Life,'' and ''The Life of Saint Francis.'' He was a renowned philosopher and theologian. He was known as the “prince of mystics.” | ||
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An eminent spirit of penance was the principle guardian of this grace of innocence. The austerities of Saint Bonaventure were excessive, yet amidst his penitential tears, a remarkable cheerfulness appeared always in his countenance, which resulted from the inward peace of his soul. Himself lays down this maxim. “A spiritual joy is the greatest sign of the divine grace growing in a soul.”<ref>Rev. Alban Butler (1711–73), ''The Lives of the Saints,'' volume VII: July (1866).</ref> | An eminent spirit of penance was the principle guardian of this grace of innocence. The austerities of Saint Bonaventure were excessive, yet amidst his penitential tears, a remarkable cheerfulness appeared always in his countenance, which resulted from the inward peace of his soul. Himself lays down this maxim. “A spiritual joy is the greatest sign of the divine grace growing in a soul.”<ref>Rev. Alban Butler (1711–73), ''The Lives of the Saints,'' volume VII: July (1866).</ref> | ||
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== His magnanimity == | == His magnanimity == | ||