| − | First, he restored a perfect calm where peace had been disturbed by internal dissensions within the Order. <ref>[http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=169 St. Bonaventure] Catholic Online</ref> He also assisted at the translation of the relics of [[St. Anthony of Padua]]. Composed a book on The Life of St. Francis. He was impressed by his authentically Franciscan devotion towards the Passion of our Savior; amongst his works is to be found an office of the Passion which he composed for the personal use of the saintly King Louis IX. <ref>[http://www.cin.org/saints/bonaventure.html St. Bonaventure 1221-1274] Catholic Information Network</ref> According to Bonaventurian, the practical goal of spiritual endeavor for all is a lofty contemplative prayer, union with the divine wisdom. Was selected as Archbishopric of York by Pope Clement IV but in humility refused the position. Eight years later, Pope Gregory X compelled him to accept the see of Albano and made him a Cardinal. | + | First, he restored a perfect calm where peace had been disturbed by internal dissensions within the Order. <ref>[http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=169 St. Bonaventure] Catholic Online</ref> He also assisted at the translation of the relics of [[St. Anthony of Padua]]. Composed a book on The Life of St. Francis. Made an impression for his authentically Franciscan devotion towards the Passion of our Savior; amongst his works is to be found an office of the Passion which he composed for the personal use of the saintly King Louis IX. <ref>[http://www.cin.org/saints/bonaventure.html St. Bonaventure 1221-1274] Catholic Information Network</ref> According to Bonaventurian, the practical goal of spiritual endeavor for all is a lofty contemplative prayer, union with the divine wisdom. Was selected as Archbishopric of York by Pope Clement IV but in humility refused the position. Eight years later, Pope Gregory X compelled him to accept the see of Albano and made him a Cardinal. |