Lucas 3
Basil of Caesarea · Comentário Patrístico (catena)
Lucas 3:4
[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] (non occ.) And because a path is a way trodden down by those that have gone before, and which former men have worn away, the word bids those who depart from the zeal of their predecessors repeatedly pursue it. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
Lucas 3:5
[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] (non occ.) But as the hills differ from mountains in respect of height, in other things are the same, so also the adverse powers agree indeed in purpose, but are distinguished from one another in the enormity of their offences. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
Lucas 3:7
[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] (cont. Eunom. lib. 2.) Now it may be observed, that the following words natus and filius are spoken of animals, but genimen may be said of the fœtus before it is formed in the womb; the fruit of the palm trees is also called genimina, but that word is very seldom used with respect to animals, and when it is, always in a bad sense. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
Lucas 3:8
[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] (non occ.) For neither does the speed of its sire make the horse swift; but as the goodness of other animals is looked for in individuals, so also that is reckoned to be man's legitimate praise which is decided by the test of his present worth. For it is a disgraceful thing for a man to be adorned with the honours of another, when he has no virtue of his own to commend him. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
Lucas 3:11
[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] But we are hereby taught, that every thing we have over and above what is necessary to our daily support, we are bound to give to him who hath nothing for God's sake, who hath given us liberally whatever we possess. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
Lucas 3:16
[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] (lib. de Spir. Sanct. c. 12.) But because he says, He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, let no one admit that baptism to be valid in which the name of His Spirit only has been invoked, for we must ever keep undiminished that tradition which has been sealed to us in quickening grace. To add or take away ought thereof excludes from eternal life. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
Lucas 3:17
[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] (non occ.) But they are mixed up with those who are worthy of the kingdom of heaven, as the chaff with the wheat. This is not however from consideration of their love of God and their neighbour, nor from their spiritual gifts or temporal blessings. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas