"As the flesh is nourished by food, so is man supported by prayers"

St Augustine

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"Whoever wants to stand alone without the support of a master and guide will be like the tree that stands alone in a field without a proprietor. No matter how much the tree bears, passers-by will pick the fruit before it ripens. "

St John of the Cross, OCD - Doctor of the Church

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"The greatest glory we can give to God is to do his will in everything."

St Alphonsus de Liguori

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St Bonaventure  (1221 - 1274)
 

THE MIND'S ROAD TO GOD

by St Bonaventure

CONTENTS

 
Preface

Biographical Note On St. Bonaventura

Introduction

Selected Bibliography

THE MIND'S ROAD TO GOD

Prologue

THE MENDICANT'S VISION IN THE WILDERNESS
1. Of the Stages in the Ascent to God and of His Reflection in His Traces in the Universe.
2. Of the Reflection of God in His Traces in the Sensible World.
3. Of the Reflection of God in His Image Stamped upon Our Natural Powers.
4. Of the Reflection of God in His Image Reformed by the Gifts of Grace.
5. Of the Reflection of the Divine Unity in Its Primary Name, Which Is Being.
6. Of the Reflection of the Most Blessed Trinity in Its Name, Which Is Good.
7. Of the Mental and Mystical Elevation, in Which Repose Is Given to the Intellect When the Affections Pass Entirely into God through Elevation.