Date: 1257
"Therefore, sanctifying graces makes the soul the temple of God, the bride of Christ, and the daughter of the eternal Father."
preview | full record— St. Bonaventure [born Giovanni di Fidanza] (1217-1274)
Date: 1257
"By these means, He makes the sinful soul, formerly the enemy of God, the den of the devil, and the slave of sin, to become the bride of Christ, the temple of the Holy Spirit, and the daughter of the eternal Father: all of which is brought about by a free and gracious INFUSION OF THE GIFT OF GRACE."
preview | full record— St. Bonaventure [born Giovanni di Fidanza] (1217-1274)