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St Bonaventure

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St. Bonaventure was the Cardinal bishop of Albano. He was born 1218 in Tuscany. After earning the title of Master in Philosophy and Theology at Paris, he taught his fellow members of the "Order of Friar Minors" (O.F.M.). St. Bonaventure was elected Minister General of the Order and served in that position for 17 years. He died at the Council of Lyons in 1274. St. Bonaventure wrote "Journey of the Soul into God". He is considered the "Seraphic Doctor" of the Church.

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