"Corresponding to this threefold movement, our mind has three principle perceptual orientations. Their first is toward exterior material objects and is the basis for its being designated as . . . sensual. The second orientation is within itself and into itself and is the basis for its being designated as spirit. The third is above itself and is the basis for its being designated as mind. By all of these we should dispose ourselves to ascend into God so as to love him with our whole mind, with our whole heart and with our whole soul. In this consists both perfect observance of the Law and Christian wisdom."
Bonaventure in An Anthology of Christian Mysticism
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