“Since happiness is nothing else than the enjoyment of the Supreme Good, and the Supreme Good is above us, no one can enjoy happiness unless he rises above himself.””
The Journey of the Mind into God
Quotes by Saint Bonaventure
“As “pride is the beginning of all sin,” (Eccl. x, 15) so humility is the foundation of all virtue. Learn to be really humble and not, as the hypocrite, humble merely in appearance.””
Holiness of Life
“We must beg the Holy Spirit, with ardent longing, to give us these fruits. The Holy Ghost alone knows how to bring to light the sweetness hidden away under the rugged exterior of the words of the Law. We must go to the Holy Ghost for interior guidance.””
Holiness of Life
Saint BonaventureSaint Bonaventure, an influential medieval theologian and philosopher, was a prominent figure in the Franciscan Order during the 13th century. Born in Italy, he became a Franciscan friar and was deepl...