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Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
(Exodus 3:13-20; Matthew 11:28-30)
St. Bonaventure was an accomplished Franciscans and churchmen. His long tenure as General Minister earned
him the reputation of second founder of the Order. He also was a master theologian in Paris and
a cardinal of the Church. He became a
major figure in the Council of Lyon during which he died. His genius produced many volumes, one of
which was entitled Journey of the Mind into God. In today’s first reading God comes out of
Himself, as it were, to enter the human journey.
God reveals His name to Moses. Names, for sure, are important. They give one standing in society and help one
know her/himself. The Book of Exodus may
be called the “Book of Names” because it begins by saying “the names of the
sons of Israel.” God’s revealing His
name to Moses is like giving him a calling card. He will remember God more readily and can more
easily seek God’s help.
God has done better than give us His name and promise to
help. He sent us His Son. Jesus shares
our lot so that we might share his glory.
But we cannot do this except by his grace. Because we need this help, we should call
upon Jesus’ name always.
