St. Bonaventure (14 July): Return to Sanctity

About this sermon

In this sermon, we explore the remarkable life of St. Bonaventure—from his miraculous healing through the prayers of St. Francis of Assisi to his friendship with St. Thomas Aquinas at the University of Paris. Learn how this Franciscan saint became Superior General of the Franciscan Order, helped shape medieval theology, defended the harmony of faith and reason, and laid foundations that still influence Catholic philosophy and education today. Discover why St. Bonaventure insisted that true wisdom begins with Christ: "If you know everything but Christ, you know nothing. If you know nothing but Christ, you know everything." This reflection also examines: The birth of medieval universities Catholic contributions to science and education The Franciscan intellectual tradition St. Bonaventure's role in Church history Faith and reason in Catholic theology Why sanctity is essential to authentic learning St. Bonaventure reminds us that all truth comes from God, and that holiness is the surest path to genuine wisdom. St. Bonaventure, pray for us! 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Who Was St. Bonaventure? 01:00 Miraculous Healing by St. Francis of Assisi 01:47 Entering the Franciscan Order 02:13 Studies at the University of Paris 03:06 Friendship with St. Thomas Aquinas 03:20 Peter Lombard and Medieval Theology 04:00 The Catholic Method of Seeking Truth 05:17 Christ as the Source of All Knowledge 06:11 The Seraphic Doctor 07:00 Bonaventure and Aquinas Compared 08:09 Superior General of the Franciscans 08:46 Pope Gregory X and the Council of Lyons 09:25 Canonization and Doctor of the Church 09:42 Bonaventure's Lasting Legacy 10:09 Catholic Education and Truth 11:28 The Church's Contributions to Civilization 12:34 Returning to Sanctity Through St. Bonaventure 13:05 Closing Prayer Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c ▶️ 5. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 6. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 7. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 8. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Parler @Sensus Fidelium 🔴 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 ▶️ 9. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #StBonaventure #DoctorOfTheChurch #Franciscan #CatholicTheology #CatholicSaints #FaithAndReason #Scholasticism #StThomasAquinas #TraditionalCatholic #SensusFidelium