Hello, John!

St. Bonaventure is not among the best-known Franciscan saints, but he was essential in solidifying the structure of the early Franciscan brotherhood. He helped shepherd the friars through a period of uncertainty and fragmentation after Francis's death.

Scholar Sister Ilia Delio, OSF, explores Bonaventure's inspiring theology in her book Crucified Love: Bonaventure's Mysticism of the Crucified Christ. In this comprehensive study, she explores the breadth and depth of medieval philosophy and theology in a way that makes it relevant to the 21st century.

"In a fragmented, suffering, and power-dominated world, Bonaventure offers a vision that is not only breathtaking in its comprehensiveness but metaphysically grounded in divine goodness and contingent on personal intimacy and relationship. It is a worldview that is critically needed in our time.”

—from Crucified Love: Bonaventure's Mysticism of the Crucified Christ

Starting today, the feast of St. Bonaventure, you can order Crucified Love for 20% off in our online bookstore for a limited time when you use the code Bonaventure2022.

Peace and all good!

Kelly Sundberg

Director, Product Marketing