Bringing Forth Christ

This collection features five meditations rooted in Franciscan spirituality, focusing on the theme of spiritual motherhood and the mystical birth of God's Word in the soul. Saint Bonaventure, a renowned bishop, poet, and Doctor of the Church, explores the significance of Mary and encourages the development of our maternal qualities in prayer. Born in Italy and a close contemporary of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Bonaventure played a vital role in shaping Franciscan thought and restoring harmony within his order.