Catechism of the Catholic Church §293 — excerpt
Scripture and Tradition never cease to teach and celebrate this fundamental truth: "The world was made for the glory of God." St. Bonaventure explains that God created all things "not to increase his glory, but to show it forth and to communicate it", for God…
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Also cites: Dei Filius, can. # 5: DS 3025 · St. Bonaventure, In 2 Sent. I, 2, 2, 1 · St. Thomas Aquinas, Sent. II, prol · Dei Filius I: DS 3002 · Lateran Council IV (1215): DS 800