[Music] [Music] welcome to the channel today in the history of sanctities where we explore the lives and teachings of the saints who marked the history of humanity in today's video we will tell the story of one of the most influential theologians and philosophers of the Middle Ages Saint Bonaventure's life was devoted to the study and understanding of divine and human nature and his teachings have had a significant impact on the history of philosophy and theology and the work of Saint Bonaventure continues to influence our understanding of the world and of the Faith. start the kind Saint Bonaventure by a special grace from God you were chosen to be a Zealous Doctor and pastor of the church of Jesus Christ you are pleasing before God for the mission of pastor an rods and defended the church of Jesus for the reliable charge of preparing the second council of Lyon for the credit that your prayers enjoy with Jesus and Mary, you found in your work the Generous expression of charity in favor of the common good you knew how to teach and experience charity as the foundation of the doctrine of Jesus Christ for this reason God has blessed you for this reason remembering your virtues we ask you to reach us from Jesus the son of God we will live United to him for family life in the testimony of your work and for the Christian hope that your Sufferings are for us the guarantee of the Resurrection God Honor Glory and Praise amen the story of Saint Bonaventure one of the great theologians and Franciscan leaders origins his baptismal name was João de fidanza He was born in 1218 in the region of Viterbo Italy his father was a famous and highly regarded doctor in the region however when little João de fidanza had a serious illness the father could not cure him the cure happened when the father and mother family members asked for the intercession of San Francisco this cure was like a sign Prophetic because in the future little João would become a great reformer of the Franciscans Franciscan professor at the age of 20 João de fidanza entered the co nvent of the Franciscans just two years later he wore the habit adopting the name of Bonaventure as his gifts of intelligence and culture soon emerged within the order he was assigned to study philosophy and theology at the famous University of Paris later in 1253 at the same University he was appointed Full professor in both subjects, his wisdom in dealing with difficult subjects also stood out as a friend of Santo Tomás de Aquino São Boaventura became a friend and companion of Santo Tomás de Aquino, another great name of the Catholic intelligentsia and also a Doctor of the Church This friendship was fruitful for for the two saints and for the church, since great literary and spiritual works were born from it that defined the course of the church for centuries to come theologian defender of the Franciscans Saint Bonaventure saw that the order of the Franciscans was like a miniature of the church because both originated from men humble and simple, it is only later that the nobles and intellectuals become joined them , so St. Bonaventure strongly defended the Franciscans and the so-called mendicant orders, which were heavily opposed by secular orders .
origin had to be preserved superior general of the franciscans Saint Bonaventure became famous as a resident and theologian when he began to defend the mendicant orders later in 1257 Pope Alexander the Fourth appointed him general of the franciscans a position he held for 18 years the exercise of this function was so inspired that Saint Bonaventure came to be called the second father and second founder of the Franciscan order indeed he managed to unite in a wonderful way the old and new currents within the order giving it a new impetus Doctor of the church based on Saint Augustine and Plato Saint Bonaventure wrote his theological works in 11 volumes, always seeking giving rational foundation to the great truths of faith in addition to superior general of the franciscans and renowned writer Saint Bonaventure received the nomination of bishop and Cardinal through Pope Gregory in this position he assumed the responsibility of organizing and leading the Council of Lyon death Saint Bonaventure had decisive role in the Council of Lyon in the year 1274 he managed to reconcile the mendicant orders and the secular clergy who at that time were still living in strife. This was one of the great legacies of St. The occasion was attended directly by the Pope who held him in high esteem it was July 15, 1274 Saint Bonaventure was canonized in the year 1482 when he received the title of Doctor of the Church because of his works additional relevant facts in addition to his work as a teacher and religious leader Aventura was also a great advocate of Peace and Reconciliation he worked to resolve conflicts between Italian cities and was even involved in peace negotiations between European rulers another interesting fact is that Boa Aventura is known to have received a visit from Saint Thomas of Aquinas in Paris while both studied at the university said that the two Saints had a theological dialogue that lasted for several hours and left a strong impression on both of them.
