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| 5 <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 60pt">16</span> | 10 <blockquote> |
| 6 <p align=center><B>LECTURE I | 11 <p style="text-align: center"><span style= |
| 7 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>1 "I have said all this to you to keep you from falling | 12 "font-size: 60pt">16</span></p> |
| 8 away. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; indeed, the hour is coming | 13 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE I</b></p> |
| 9 when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. 3 And they | 14 <blockquote> |
| 10 will do this because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But I have said | 15 <p><b>1 "I have said all this to you to keep you from falling away. |
| 11 these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told | 16 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; indeed, the hour is |
| 12 you of them. I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I | 17 coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to |
| 13 was with you."<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a></BLOCKQUOTE></b> | 18 God. 3 And they will do this because they have not known the |
| 14 | 19 Father, nor me. 4 But I have said these things to you, that when |
| 15 <p>2068 Above, our Lord had used certain considerations to | 20 their hour comes you may remember that I told you of them. I did |
| 16 console his disciples over his leaving and against the persecutions and | 21 not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with |
| 17 tribulations that would come upon them. Here he amplifies these considerations | 22 you."<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" id="_ftnref1">[1]</a></b></p> |
| 18 more clearly. First, he explains the considerations he gave before; and secondly, | 23 </blockquote> |
| 19 we see the effect of this explanation on the disciples (v 29). | 24 <p>2068 Above, our Lord had used certain considerations to console |
| 20 | 25 his disciples over his leaving and against the persecutions and |
| 21 <p>If we pay close attention to what | 26 tribulations that would come upon them. Here he amplifies these |
| 22 was said in the pervious two chapters, we can see that our Lord aimed at | 27 considerations more clearly. First, he explains the considerations |
| 23 consoling his disciples against two things: his own leaving them, and the | 28 he gave before; and secondly, we see the effect of this explanation |
| 24 tribulations that would come upon them. But he here explains these two things | 29 on the disciples (v 29).</p> |
| 25 in reverse order. He had consoled them first over his leaving because this | 30 <p>If we pay close attention to what was said in the pervious two |
| 26 would take place very soon and he had not yet foretold all the tribulations | 31 chapters, we can see that our Lord aimed at consoling his disciples |
| 27 that would come upon them. But now, since they seemed to be more troubled by | 32 against two things: his own leaving them, and the tribulations that |
| 28 their own tribulations than by Christ's leaving, our Lord here consoles them | 33 would come upon them. But he here explains these two things in |
| 29 first of all against their forthcoming trials, and then against his leaving (v | 34 reverse order. He had consoled them first over his leaving because |
| 30 5). He does three things concerning the first: first, he gives his intention; | 35 this would take place very soon and he had not yet foretold all the |
| 31 secondly, he mentions the tribulations they will suffer from being persecuted | 36 tribulations that would come upon them. But now, since they seemed |
| 32 (v 2); thirdly, he tells why they will be persecuted (v 3). | 37 to be more troubled by their own tribulations than by Christ's |
| 33 | 38 leaving, our Lord here consoles them first of all against their |
| 34 <p>2069 He says: I have said that the Jews hate me and you, | 39 forthcoming trials, and then against his leaving (v 5). He does |
| 35 because they do not know who sent me. I have said that they are inexcusable and | 40 three things concerning the first: first, he gives his intention; |
| 36 that you and the Holy Spirit will bear witness against them. Now <b>I have said | 41 secondly, he mentions the tribulations they will suffer from being |
| 37 all this to you to keep you from falling away</b>, that is, so you don't fall | 42 persecuted (v 2); thirdly, he tells why they will be persecuted (v |
| 38 away when the tribulations I have foretold come upon you. And it is fitting | 43 3).</p> |
| 39 that our Lord restrains them from falling after promising the Holy Spirit, | 44 <p>2069 He says: I have said that the Jews hate me and you, because |
| 40 because the Holy Spirit is love ‑ "God's love has been poured into our | 45 they do not know who sent me. I have said that they are inexcusable |
| 41 hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us" (Rom 5:5) ‑ | 46 and that you and the Holy Spirit will bear witness against them. |
| 42 and the Holy Spirit prevents stumbling: "Great peace have those who love your | 47 Now <b>I have said all this to you to keep you from falling |
| 43 law; nothing can make them stumble" (Ps 119:165). Now it is characteristic of | 48 away</b>, that is, so you don't fall away when the tribulations I |
| 44 friends that they disregard any loss for the sake of one another, as stated in | 49 have foretold come upon you. And it is fitting that our Lord |
| 45 Proverbs [12:26]. So, for one who is a friend of God, to suffer punishment and | 50 restrains them from falling after promising the Holy Spirit, |
| 46 loss is no reason to fall away. Yet because the disciples had not yet received | 51 because the Holy Spirit is love ‑ "God's love has been poured |
| 47 the Holy Spirit before the death of Christ, they did fall away during his | 52 into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us" |
| 48 passion: "You will all fall away because of me this night" (Mt 26:31). But | 53 (Rom 5:5) ‑ and the Holy Spirit prevents stumbling: "Great |
| 49 after the Holy Spirit came there was no falling away. | 54 peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble" |
| 50 | 55 (Ps 119:165). Now it is characteristic of friends that they |
| 51 <p>2070 The disciples might say: Don't we have reason to fall | 56 disregard any loss for the sake of one another, as stated in |
| 52 away? Many troubles will come upon us: first, that of rejection; secondly, we | 57 Proverbs [12:26]. So, for one who is a friend of God, to suffer |
| 53 will be killed. | 58 punishment and loss is no reason to fall away. Yet because the |
| 54 | 59 disciples had not yet received the Holy Spirit before the death of |
| 55 <p>2071 They will be rejected from the society of the Jews; so | 60 Christ, they did fall away during his passion: "You will all fall |
| 56 he says, <b>They will put you out of the synagogues: </b>"The Jews had already | 61 away because of me this night" (Mt 26:31). But after the Holy |
| 57 agreed that if any one should confess him to be Christ, he was to be put out of | 62 Spirit came there was no falling away.</p> |
| 58 the synagogue" (9:22). This was so successful that for this reason some of the | 63 <p>2070 The disciples might say: Don't we have reason to fall away? |
| 59 [Jewish] authorities who did believe in Christ were afraid to profess him | 64 Many troubles will come upon us: first, that of rejection; |
| 60 publicly, as we read above (12:42). Christ foretold this rejection: "Blessed | 65 secondly, we will be killed.</p> |
| 61 are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast | 66 <p>2071 They will be rejected from the society of the Jews; so he |
| 62 out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man" (Lk 6:22). | 67 says, <b>They will put you out of the synagogues:</b> "The Jews had |
| 63 | 68 already agreed that if any one should confess him to be Christ, he |
| 69 was to be put out of the synagogue" (9:22). This was so successful | |
| 70 that for this reason some of the [Jewish] authorities who did | |
| 71 believe in Christ were afraid to profess him publicly, as we read | |
| 72 above (12:42). Christ foretold this rejection: "Blessed are you | |
| 73 when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and | |
| 74 cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man" (Lk | |
| 75 6:22).</p> | |
| 64 <p>2072 Was it an evil for the apostles to be cast out of the | 76 <p>2072 Was it an evil for the apostles to be cast out of the |
| 65 Jewish synagogues, since they were going to leave them in any case? The answer, | 77 Jewish synagogues, since they were going to leave them in any case? |
| 66 according to Augustine, is that it was a trial for them, because this was our | 78 The answer, according to Augustine, is that it was a trial for |
| 67 Lord's way of telling them that the Jews would not accept Christ.<a | 79 them, because this was our Lord's way of telling them that the Jews |
| 68 href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2">[2]</a> | 80 would not accept Christ.<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" id= |
| 69 For if they had received Christ, the synagogue of the Jews and the Church of Christ would have been the same; and those who would be converted to the Church of Christ would have been converted to the synagogue of the Jews. | 81 "_ftnref2">[2]</a> For if they had received Christ, the synagogue |
| 70 | 82 of the Jews and the Church of Christ would have been the same; and |
| 83 those who would be converted to the Church of Christ would have | |
| 84 been converted to the synagogue of the Jews.</p> | |
| 71 <p>2073 The other trial is that of being killed: <b>indeed, the | 85 <p>2073 The other trial is that of being killed: <b>indeed, the |
| 72 hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. | 86 hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering |
| 73 </b>We can take these words as spoken to console the disciples, so that the <b>indeed | 87 service to God.</b> We can take these words as spoken to console |
| 74 </b>signifies a contrary train of thought and the sense would be: <b>indeed</b>, | 88 the disciples, so that the <b>indeed</b> signifies a contrary train |
| 75 you ought to be consoled by what they will do to you, for <b>the hour is coming | 89 of thought and the sense would be: <b>indeed</b>, you ought to be |
| 76 when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God</b>. How is it | 90 consoled by what they will do to you, for <b>the hour is coming |
| 77 a consolation for them that whoever kills them thinks he is serving God? The | 91 when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to |
| 78 answer, according to Augustine, is that in saying, <b>they will put you out of | 92 God</b>. How is it a consolation for them that whoever kills them |
| 79 the synagogues, </b>we are to understand that those converted to Christ would | 93 thinks he is serving God? The answer, according to Augustine, is |
| 80 be immediately killed by the Jews.<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3">[3]</a> | 94 that in saying, <b>they will put you out of the synagogues,</b> we |
| 81 And so to console his disciples our Lord tells them that they would win so many | 95 are to understand that those converted to Christ would be |
| 82 to Christ, who would be expelled from the Jewish synagogues, that they could | 96 immediately killed by the Jews.<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" id= |
| 83 not all be killed, and so the Jews would try to kill the apostles so they would | 97 "_ftnref3">[3]</a> And so to console his disciples our Lord tells |
| 84 not convert all the people to the name of Christ by their preaching. | 98 them that they would win so many to Christ, who would be expelled |
| 85 | 99 from the Jewish synagogues, that they could not all be killed, and |
| 86 <p>Or, we could say that here Christ | 100 so the Jews would try to kill the apostles so they would not |
| 87 is simply telling them beforehand that they will be killed. | 101 convert all the people to the name of Christ by their |
| 88 | 102 preaching.</p> |
| 103 <p>Or, we could say that here Christ is simply telling them | |
| 104 beforehand that they will be killed.</p> | |
| 89 <p>2074 He says, <b>whoever kills you will think he is offering | 105 <p>2074 He says, <b>whoever kills you will think he is offering |
| 90 service to God, </b>and not to the gods, to show that he is speaking only of | 106 service to God,</b> and not to the gods, to show that he is |
| 91 persecution from the Jews: "I send you prophets and wise men and scribes, some | 107 speaking only of persecution from the Jews: "I send you prophets |
| 92 of whom you will kill and crucify" (Mt 23:34). The martyrs of Christ were | 108 and wise men and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify" |
| 93 killed by the gentiles, and they did not consider that they were serving God | 109 (Mt 23:34). The martyrs of Christ were killed by the gentiles, and |
| 94 but only their own gods. It was the Jews who, when they killed those who were | 110 they did not consider that they were serving God but only their own |
| 95 preaching Christ, thought this was a service to God. For they had zeal for God, | 111 gods. It was the Jews who, when they killed those who were |
| 96 but without knowledge, since they believed that anyone who converted to Christ | 112 preaching Christ, thought this was a service to God. For they had |
| 97 was deserting God. We read of this killing: "For your sake we are slain all the | 113 zeal for God, but without knowledge, since they believed that |
| 98 day long, and accounted as sheep for the slaughter" (Ps 44:22). | 114 anyone who converted to Christ was deserting God. We read of this |
| 99 | 115 killing: "For your sake we are slain all the day long, and |
| 116 accounted as sheep for the slaughter" (Ps 44:22).</p> | |
| 100 <p>2075 He gives the reason why this will be so (v 3), first | 117 <p>2075 He gives the reason why this will be so (v 3), first |
| 101 stating the reason, and then saying why he foretold this persecution (v 4). | 118 stating the reason, and then saying why he foretold this |
| 102 | 119 persecution (v 4).</p> |
| 103 <p>2076 He says, they will persecute you, but <b>they will do | 120 <p>2076 He says, they will persecute you, but <b>they will do |
| 104 this, </b>not out of zeal for the truth, but <b>because they have not known the | 121 this,</b> not out of zeal for the truth, but <b>because they have |
| 105 Father</b>, as Father, <b>nor me</b>, his Son: "If you did know me, perhaps you | 122 not known the Father</b>, as Father, <b>nor me</b>, his Son: "If |
| 106 would have known my Father also" [8:19]; "I formerly blasphemed and persecuted | 123 you did know me, perhaps you would have known my Father also" |
| 107 and insulted him; but I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in | 124 [8:19]; "I formerly blasphemed and persecuted and insulted him; but |
| 108 unbelief" (1 Tim 1:13). | 125 I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief" (1 Tim |
| 109 | 126 1:13).</p> |
| 110 <p>2077 One could ask: If the Jews are going to persecute you | 127 <p>2077 One could ask: If the Jews are going to persecute you |
| 111 because of their ignorance of the faith, why did Christ foretell this to you? | 128 because of their ignorance of the faith, why did Christ foretell |
| 112 So Christ first gives the reason why he foretold this; and secondly, why he did | 129 this to you? So Christ first gives the reason why he foretold this; |
| 113 not tell them before (v 4). | 130 and secondly, why he did not tell them before (v 4).</p> |
| 114 | 131 <p>2078 He says, <b>But I have said these things to you, that when |
| 115 <p>2078 He says, <b>But I have said these things to you, that | 132 their hour comes you may remember that I told you of them.</b> The |
| 116 when their hour comes you may remember that I told you of them. </b>The hour is | 133 hour is said to come for people when they are able to accomplish |
| 117 said to come for people when they are able to accomplish what they desire and | 134 what they desire and do what they want: "Let not the flower of |
| 118 do what they want: "Let not the flower of time," that is, the hour ripe for | 135 time," that is, the hour ripe for indulging in pleasures, "pass us |
| 119 indulging in pleasures, "pass us by" [Wis 2:7]. So the hour of the Jews will | 136 by" [Wis 2:7]. So the hour of the Jews will come when they are able |
| 120 come when they are able to begin to persecute you. This is the hour of | 137 to begin to persecute you. This is the hour of darkness: "But this |
| 121 darkness: "But this is your hour, and the power of darkness" (Lk 22:53). | 138 is your hour, and the power of darkness" (Lk 22:53).</p> |
| 122 | 139 <p><b>That you may remember that I told you of them.</b> This would |
| 123 <p><b>That you may remember that I | 140 help in two ways. In the midst of their persecutions, when they |
| 124 told you of them. </b>This would help in two ways. In the midst of their | 141 recalled that Christ had predicted them, they would realize his |
| 125 persecutions, when they recalled that Christ had predicted them, they would | 142 divinity and become more confident of his help. Again, when people |
| 126 realize his divinity and become more confident of his help. Again, when people | 143 foresee that tribulations are soon to come, they are less afflicted |
| 127 foresee that tribulations are soon to come, they are less afflicted by them, | 144 by them, for forewarned is forearmed. Cicero gives the reason for |
| 128 for forewarned is forearmed. Cicero gives the reason for this in his <i>Tusculan | 145 this in his <i>Tusculan Questions</i>.<a href="#_ftn4" name= |
| 129 Questions</i>.<a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4">[4]</a> | 146 "_ftnref4" id="_ftnref4">[4]</a> The better temporal goods and |
| 130 The better temporal goods and evils are known, he says, the less they are | 147 evils are known, he says, the less they are regarded. Thus, riches |
| 131 regarded. Thus, riches are more highly regarded by those who don't have them | 148 are more highly regarded by those who don't have them than by the |
| 132 than by the same people after they acquire them. In the same way, troubles are | 149 same people after they acquire them. In the same way, troubles are |
| 133 more feared and considered more oppressive before they are experienced than | 150 more feared and considered more oppressive before they are |
| 134 when they have come and are present. Now when evil is meditated upon before it | 151 experienced than when they have come and are present. Now when evil |
| 135 actually comes, this makes it present in a certain sense, and because of this | 152 is meditated upon before it actually comes, this makes it present |
| 136 presence it is less regarded. So Cicero says that one who is wise, by premeditation | 153 in a certain sense, and because of this presence it is less |
| 137 on evils before they strike, can acquire strength against the sadness they will | 154 regarded. So Cicero says that one who is wise, by premeditation on |
| 138 bring. Accordingly, Christ foretold the apostles about their tribulations for | 155 evils before they strike, can acquire strength against the sadness |
| 139 two reasons: to increase their confidence in his help, and to lessen their | 156 they will bring. Accordingly, Christ foretold the apostles about |
| 140 sadness. | 157 their tribulations for two reasons: to increase their confidence in |
| 141 | 158 his help, and to lessen their sadness.</p> |
| 142 <p>2079 Here he gives the reason why he did not foretell these | 159 <p>2079 Here he gives the reason why he did not foretell these |
| 143 things to them before, namely, <b>because I was with you. </b>We can relate | 160 things to them before, namely, <b>because I was with you.</b> We |
| 144 this to the two points just mentioned. First, to the increasing of their hope. | 161 can relate this to the two points just mentioned. First, to the |
| 145 While I was with you, you had confidence in my help. But now that you will see | 162 increasing of their hope. While I was with you, you had confidence |
| 146 me die, you might doubt my power. Consequently, I must foretell certain things | 163 in my help. But now that you will see me die, you might doubt my |
| 147 that are to come so that you may realize my divinity and power. Or, we can | 164 power. Consequently, I must foretell certain things that are to |
| 148 refer this to the second point, and then the meaning becomes this: <b>I was | 165 come so that you may realize my divinity and power. Or, we can |
| 149 with you, </b>protecting you, and letting you cast all your troubles on me ‑ | 166 refer this to the second point, and then the meaning becomes this: |
| 150 "Father ... while I was with them, I kept them in your name" (17:12). But since | 167 <b>I was with you,</b> protecting you, and letting you cast all |
| 151 I am about to leave you, the entire weight of your troubles will fall upon | 168 your troubles on me ‑ "Father ... while I was with them, I |
| 152 yourselves. And so it is necessary that your be forewarned. | 169 kept them in your name" (17:12). But since I am about to leave you, |
| 153 | 170 the entire weight of your troubles will fall upon yourselves. And |
| 171 so it is necessary that your be forewarned.</p> | |
| 154 <p>2080 Yet it seems that our Lord did predict similar things | 172 <p>2080 Yet it seems that our Lord did predict similar things |
| 155 before, for the other Evangelists tells us that before this the Lord foretold | 173 before, for the other Evangelists tells us that before this the |
| 156 to his disciples that they would be handed over to the authorities and rulers | 174 Lord foretold to his disciples that they would be handed over to |
| 157 and that they would be scourged in the Jewish synagogues. This is not at odds | 175 the authorities and rulers and that they would be scourged in the |
| 158 with what our Lord says here, <b>I did not say these things to you from the | 176 Jewish synagogues. This is not at odds with what our Lord says |
| 159 beginning, </b>because they said that our Lord said this to them on the Mount | 177 here, <b>I did not say these things to you from the beginning,</b> |
| 160 of Olives, when his passion was near, that is, three days before the last | 178 because they said that our Lord said this to them on the Mount of |
| 161 supper. So the phrase, <b>from the beginning, </b>does not refer to the time of | 179 Olives, when his passion was near, that is, three days before the |
| 162 the passion, but to the time [of his public ministry, before the time of his | 180 last supper. So the phrase, <b>from the beginning,</b> does not |
| 163 passion] when he was first with his disciples, as Augustine says.<a | 181 refer to the time of the passion, but to the time [of his public |
| 164 href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5">[5]</a> | 182 ministry, before the time of his passion] when he was first with |
| 165 | 183 his disciples, as Augustine says.<a href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" |
| 166 <p>2081 But this conflicts with Matthew. For he says that our | 184 id="_ftnref5">[5]</a></p> |
| 167 Lord foretold that tribulations would come to the disciples not only when his | 185 <p>2081 But this conflicts with Matthew. For he says that our Lord |
| 168 passion was fast approaching, but even when he first chose them: "I send you | 186 foretold that tribulations would come to the disciples not only |
| 169 out as sheep in the midst of wolves" (Mt 10:16). One must say then that <b>from | 187 when his passion was fast approaching, but even when he first chose |
| 170 the beginning </b>refers to the Holy Spirit, for he did not tell them of the | 188 them: "I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves" (Mt 10:16). |
| 171 coming of the Holy Spirit from the beginning, as Augustine says.<a href="#_ftn6" | 189 One must say then that <b>from the beginning</b> refers to the Holy |
| 172 name="_ftnref6">[6]</a> | 190 Spirit, for he did not tell them of the coming of the Holy Spirit |
| 173 | 191 from the beginning, as Augustine says.<a href="#_ftn6" name= |
| 174 <p>Or, it could be said, with | 192 "_ftnref6" id="_ftnref6">[6]</a></p> |
| 175 Chrysostom, that Christ is referring to their tribulations.<a href="#_ftn7" | 193 <p>Or, it could be said, with Chrysostom, that Christ is referring |
| 176 name="_ftnref7">[7]</a> | 194 to their tribulations.<a href="#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" id= |
| 177 In this case, he did not tell them <b>from the beginning </b>two things which | 195 "_ftnref7">[7]</a> In this case, he did not tell them <b>from the |
| 178 he now newly foretells. One is that they would suffer persecutions from the | 196 beginning</b> two things which he now newly foretells. One is that |
| 179 Jews, which he had not said previously, but had only mentioned the gentiles, as | 197 they would suffer persecutions from the Jews, which he had not said |
| 180 is clear from Matthew (10). The second regards something he had previously | 198 previously, but had only mentioned the gentiles, as is clear from |
| 181 foretold them, which was that they would be scourged. But he now adds an | 199 Matthew (10). The second regards something he had previously |
| 182 element which was especially troublesome, which was that the Jews would regard | 200 foretold them, which was that they would be scourged. But he now |
| 183 their death as a service to God. | 201 adds an element which was especially troublesome, which was that |
| 184 <BR><BR><BR> | 202 the Jews would regard their death as a service to God.<br /> |
| 185 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 2 | 203 <br /> |
| 186 | 204 <br /></p> |
| 187 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>5 "But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you | 205 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 2</b></p> |
| 188 asks me, 'Where are you going?' 6 But because I have said these things to you, | 206 <blockquote> |
| 189 sorrow has filled your hearts. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to | 207 <p><b>5 "But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you |
| 190 your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Counselor | 208 asks me, 'Where are you going?' 6 But because I have said these |
| 191 [Paraclete] will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you."<a | 209 things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. 7 Nevertheless I tell |
| 192 href="#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8">[8]</a></B></BLOCKQUOTE> | 210 you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do |
| 193 | 211 not go away, the Counselor [Paraclete] will not come to you; but if |
| 194 <p>2082 Above, our Lord dealt with what would console his | 212 I go, I will send him to you."<a href="#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" id= |
| 195 disciples in their coming troubles. Here he deals with what will console them | 213 "_ftnref8">[8]</a></b></p> |
| 196 against his leaving. Our Lord consoles them against his leaving with three | 214 </blockquote> |
| 197 considerations: first, they will have access to the Father, as promised when he | 215 <p>2082 Above, our Lord dealt with what would console his disciples |
| 198 said, "Let not your hearts be troubled ... In my Father's house there are many | 216 in their coming troubles. Here he deals with what will console them |
| 199 rooms" (14:1); secondly, because he was going to send the Paraclete, and so he | 217 against his leaving. Our Lord consoles them against his leaving |
| 200 said, "And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete" | 218 with three considerations: first, they will have access to the |
| 201 [14:16]; thirdly, they will see him again, as he said, "I will not leave your | 219 Father, as promised when he said, "Let not your hearts be troubled |
| 202 orphans; I will come to you" [14:18]. He explains these three things here, but | 220 ... In my Father's house there are many rooms" (14:1); secondly, |
| 203 not in the above order. First, we see the promise of the Spirit; secondly, the | 221 because he was going to send the Paraclete, and so he said, "And I |
| 204 fact that they will see him again (v 16); thirdly, we see their access to the | 222 will pray the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete" |
| 205 Father. He does two things with the first: first, he mentions that they need | 223 [14:16]; thirdly, they will see him again, as he said, "I will not |
| 206 some consolation; secondly, he gives it (v 7). He does two things with the | 224 leave your orphans; I will come to you" [14:18]. He explains these |
| 207 first: first, he foretells his leaving them; secondly, he mentions the effect | 225 three things here, but not in the above order. First, we see the |
| 208 of this prediction (v 6). | 226 promise of the Spirit; secondly, the fact that they will see him |
| 209 | 227 again (v 16); thirdly, we see their access to the Father. He does |
| 228 two things with the first: first, he mentions that they need some | |
| 229 consolation; secondly, he gives it (v 7). He does two things with | |
| 230 the first: first, he foretells his leaving them; secondly, he | |
| 231 mentions the effect of this prediction (v 6).</p> | |
| 210 <p>2083 He is leaving them, going to the Father. He says, I was | 232 <p>2083 He is leaving them, going to the Father. He says, I was |
| 211 with you till now, <b>but now I am going to him who sent me</b>, that is, to | 233 with you till now, <b>but now I am going to him who sent me</b>, |
| 212 the Father. This is a mark of perfection, for a thing reaches its perfection | 234 that is, to the Father. This is a mark of perfection, for a thing |
| 213 when it returns to its source: "I am ascending to him who sent me" (Tob 12:20); | 235 reaches its perfection when it returns to its source: "I am |
| 214 "The rivers return to the place from which they came" [Sir 1:7]. He went, in | 236 ascending to him who sent me" (Tob 12:20); "The rivers return to |
| 215 his human nature, to the one with whom he was from all eternity, in his divine | 237 the place from which they came" [Sir 1:7]. He went, in his human |
| 216 nature. This was explained more fully before. | 238 nature, to the one with whom he was from all eternity, in his |
| 217 | 239 divine nature. This was explained more fully before.</p> |
| 218 <p>2084 He adds, <b>yet none of you asks me, Where are you | 240 <p>2084 He adds, <b>yet none of you asks me, Where are you |
| 219 going?</b> Why does he says this? For Peter asked, "Lord, where are you going?" | 241 going?</b> Why does he says this? For Peter asked, "Lord, where are |
| 220 (13:36); and Thomas said, "Lord, we do not know where you are going" (14:5). | 242 you going?" (13:36); and Thomas said, "Lord, we do not know where |
| 221 Both Chrysostom and Augustine give an answer to this, but not the same one. | 243 you are going" (14:5). Both Chrysostom and Augustine give an answer |
| 222 | 244 to this, but not the same one.</p> |
| 223 <p>Chrysostom says that when the | 245 <p>Chrysostom says that when the disciples heard that they would be |
| 224 disciples heard that they would be killed and cast out of the synagogues, they | 246 killed and cast out of the synagogues, they became so sad and |
| 225 became so sad and stunned that they practically forgot about Christ's leaving | 247 stunned that they practically forgot about Christ's leaving them |
| 226 them and losing the thread of his thought did not ask him about this.<a | 248 and losing the thread of his thought did not ask him about |
| 227 href="#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9">[9]</a> | 249 this.<a href="#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9" id="_ftnref9">[9]</a> So |
| 228 So Christ says, <b>but because I have said these things to you, sorrow has | 250 Christ says, <b>but because I have said these things to you, sorrow |
| 229 filled your hearts. </b>Thus when our Lord says, <b>But now I am going to him | 251 has filled your hearts.</b> Thus when our Lord says, <b>But now I |
| 230 who sent me; yet none of you asks me, Where are you going? </b>he is really | 252 am going to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, Where are you |
| 231 reproving them, according to Chrysostom. They did not question him about this: | 253 going?</b> he is really reproving them, according to Chrysostom. |
| 232 "Ask your Father, and he will show you" (Deut 32:7); "Search out and seek, and | 254 They did not question him about this: "Ask your Father, and he will |
| 233 she will become known to you" (Sir 6:28). | 255 show you" (Deut 32:7); "Search out and seek, and she will become |
| 234 | 256 known to you" (Sir 6:28).</p> |
| 235 <p>Augustine, on the other hand, | 257 <p>Augustine, on the other hand, thinks that the statement, <b>But |
| 236 thinks that the statement, <b>But now I am going to him who sent me</b>, does | 258 now I am going to him who sent me</b>, does not refer to this very |
| 237 not refer to this very time when he is speaking, but refers to the time when he | 259 time when he is speaking, but refers to the time when he was to |
| 238 was to ascend into heaven.<a href="#_ftn10" name="_ftnref10">[10]</a> | 260 ascend into heaven.<a href="#_ftn10" name="_ftnref10" id= |
| 239 It was like saying: You asked me before where I was going; but I will be going | 261 "_ftnref10">[10]</a> It was like saying: You asked me before where |
| 240 now in such a way that you will not have to ask me, <b>Where are you going?</b> | 262 I was going; but I will be going now in such a way that you will |
| 241 because "as they were looking on, he was lifted up" (Acts 1:9). | 263 not have to ask me, <b>Where are you going?</b> because "as they |
| 242 | 264 were looking on, he was lifted up" (Acts 1:9).</p> |
| 243 <p>2085 Now he mentions the sorrow of the disciples. For | 265 <p>2085 Now he mentions the sorrow of the disciples. For Chrysostom |
| 244 Chrysostom this sorrow is the effect of Christ's prediction [of the future | 266 this sorrow is the effect of Christ's prediction [of the future |
| 245 troubles of the disciples] ‑ For Augustine, their sorrow is the effect of | 267 troubles of the disciples] ‑ For Augustine, their sorrow is |
| 246 Christ's leaving, for they were glad to be in his presence, and attracted in a | 268 the effect of Christ's leaving, for they were glad to be in his |
| 247 certain carnal way to him in his human nature, like one friend is pleased at | 269 presence, and attracted in a certain carnal way to him in his human |
| 248 the presence of another. So they were sad that he was leaving: "Weeping may | 270 nature, like one friend is pleased at the presence of another. So |
| 249 tarry for the night," that is, the time of the passion, "but joy comes" to the | 271 they were sad that he was leaving: "Weeping may tarry for the |
| 250 apostles "with the morning" of the resurrection (Ps 30:5). It is human for | 272 night," that is, the time of the passion, "but joy comes" to the |
| 251 sorrow to touch our hearts, but it is bad when it completely takes over our | 273 apostles "with the morning" of the resurrection (Ps 30:5). It is |
| 252 heart because it then destroys our reason. So he says, somewhat like a rebuke, <b>sorrow | 274 human for sorrow to touch our hearts, but it is bad when it |
| 253 has filled your hearts; </b>"Do not give yourself over to sorrow" (Sir 30:21); | 275 completely takes over our heart because it then destroys our |
| 254 "Let not your hearts be troubled" (14:27). | 276 reason. So he says, somewhat like a rebuke, <b>sorrow has filled |
| 255 | 277 your hearts;</b> "Do not give yourself over to sorrow" (Sir 30:21); |
| 256 <p>2086 Now he mentions one of the things which will console | 278 "Let not your hearts be troubled" (14:27).</p> |
| 257 them, the promise of the Holy Spirit. First, he promises the Holy Spirit; | 279 <p>2086 Now he mentions one of the things which will console them, |
| 258 secondly, he foretells the effect of the Spirit (v 8). | 280 the promise of the Holy Spirit. First, he promises the Holy Spirit; |
| 259 | 281 secondly, he foretells the effect of the Spirit (v 8).</p> |
| 260 <p>2087 He does two things about the first. First, he points | 282 <p>2087 He does two things about the first. First, he points out |
| 261 out the necessity of his going; secondly, he shows that his going is | 283 the necessity of his going; secondly, he shows that his going is |
| 262 beneficial. | 284 beneficial.</p> |
| 263 | 285 <p>He says, <b>sorrow has filled your hearts,</b> because I am |
| 264 <p>He says, <b>sorrow has filled your | 286 leaving; but you should rather be glad, because <b>it is to your |
| 265 hearts, </b>because I am leaving; but you should rather be glad, because <b>it is | 287 advantage that I go away,</b> that is, it is very necessary for |
| 266 to your advantage that I go away, </b>that is, it is very necessary for you, <b>for | 288 you, <b>for if I do not go away, the Paraclete will not come to |
| 267 if I do not go away, the Paraclete will not come to you. </b>Furthermore, my | 289 you.</b> Furthermore, my going is very fruitful and beneficial for |
| 268 going is very fruitful and beneficial for you, because <b>if I go, I will send | 290 you, because <b>if I go, I will send him to you.</b></p> |
| 269 him to you.</b> | 291 <p>2088 But, could not Christ have sent the Holy Spirit while he |
| 270 | 292 was still living in the flesh? He could have, because even at his |
| 271 <p>2088 But, could not Christ have sent the Holy Spirit while | 293 baptism the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove |
| 272 he was still living in the flesh? He could have, because even at his baptism | 294 and never left him. Indeed, from the instant of his conception he |
| 273 the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove and never left him. | 295 received the Spirit without measure. But Christ did not choose to |
| 274 Indeed, from the instant of his conception he received the Spirit without | 296 give the Spirit to his disciples while he was still living among |
| 275 measure. But Christ did not choose to give the Spirit to his disciples while he | 297 them for four reasons. First, they were not prepared, for carnal |
| 276 was still living among them for four reasons. First, they were not prepared, | 298 love is contrary to the Holy Spirit, since the Spirit is spiritual |
| 277 for carnal love is contrary to the Holy Spirit, since the Spirit is spiritual | 299 love. Now the disciples were affected by a certain carnal love for |
| 278 love. Now the disciples were affected by a certain carnal love for the human | 300 the human nature of Christ, without yet being elevated to a |
| 279 nature of Christ, without yet being elevated to a spiritual love of his | 301 spiritual love of his divinity. And so they were not yet ready for |
| 280 divinity. And so they were not yet ready for the Holy Spirit: "From now on, | 302 the Holy Spirit: "From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a |
| 281 therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view," with carnal affection; | 303 human point of view," with carnal affection; "even though we once |
| 282 "even though we once regarded Christ from a human point of view," before his | 304 regarded Christ from a human point of view," before his passion, |
| 283 passion, "we regard him thus no longer" (2 Cor 5: 16). | 305 "we regard him thus no longer" (2 Cor 5: 16).</p> |
| 284 | 306 <p>Secondly, Christ did not give them the Spirit then because of |
| 285 <p>Secondly, Christ did not give them | 307 the characteristic of divine help, which is to be especially |
| 286 the Spirit then because of the characteristic of divine help, which is to be | 308 present in times of need: "A stronghold in times of trouble" (Is |
| 287 especially present in times of need: "A stronghold in times of trouble" (Is | 309 9:9); "For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord |
| 288 9:9); "For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me | 310 will take me up" (Ps 27:10). Now as long as Christ was with them, |
| 289 up" (Ps 27:10). Now as long as Christ was with them, he was all the help they | 311 he was all the help they needed. But when he left they were exposed |
| 290 needed. But when he left they were exposed to many tribulations, and so another | 312 to many tribulations, and so another consoler and helper was very |
| 291 consoler and helper was very quickly given to them: "He will give you another | 313 quickly given to them: "He will give you another Paraclete" |
| 292 Paraclete" [14:16]; "Whom will he teach knowledge? Those who are weaned from | 314 [14:16]; "Whom will he teach knowledge? Those who are weaned from |
| 293 the milk, those taken from the breast" (Is 28:9). | 315 the milk, those taken from the breast" (Is 28:9).</p> |
| 294 | 316 <p>Thirdly, the Spirit was not given then out of consideration for |
| 295 <p>Thirdly, the Spirit was not given | 317 the dignity of Christ. As Augustine says in his book <i>On the |
| 296 then out of consideration for the dignity of Christ. As Augustine says in his | 318 Trinity,</i> Christ as human does not have the power to give the |
| 297 book <i>On the Trinity, </i>Christ as human does not have the power to give the | 319 Holy Spirit, but he does as God.<a href="#_ftn11" name="_ftnref11" |
| 298 Holy Spirit, but he does as God.<a href="#_ftn11" name="_ftnref11">[11]</a> | 320 id="_ftnref11">[11]</a> When he was with his disciples, he seemed |
| 299 When he was with his disciples, he seemed to be human, just like them. And so | 321 to be human, just like them. And so that it would not seem that it |
| 300 that it would not seem that it was a mere human being who was giving the Holy | 322 was a mere human being who was giving the Holy Spirit, Christ did |
| 301 Spirit, Christ did not give the Spirit before his ascension: "the Spirit has | 323 not give the Spirit before his ascension: "the Spirit has not been |
| 302 not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified" (7:39) "Send her forth | 324 given, because Jesus was not yet glorified" (7:39) "Send her forth |
| 303 from the holy heavens" (Wis 9:10). | 325 from the holy heavens" (Wis 9:10).</p> |
| 304 | 326 <p>Fourthly, the Spirit was not given at that time to preserve |
| 305 <p>Fourthly, the Spirit was not given | 327 unity in the Church. We saw that "John did no sign" (10:41), and |
| 306 at that time to preserve unity in the Church. We saw that "John did no sign" | 328 this was so in order not to divert the people from Christ, and to |
| 307 (10:41), and this was so in order not to divert the people from Christ, and to | 329 make the superiority of Christ over John more evident. But the |
| 308 make the superiority of Christ over John more evident. But the disciples were | 330 disciples were to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that they could |
| 309 to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that they could do even greater works than | 331 do even greater works than Christ had done: "And greater works than |
| 310 Christ had done: "And greater works than these will he do" (14:12). If the Holy | 332 these will he do" (14:12). If the Holy Spirit had been given to |
| 311 Spirit had been given to them before the passion, the people might have become | 333 them before the passion, the people might have become confused as |
| 312 confused as to who really was the Christ, and they would be divided: "You have | 334 to who really was the Christ, and they would be divided: "You have |
| 313 ascended to the heights, and have given gifts to men" [Ps 68:18]. | 335 ascended to the heights, and have given gifts to men" [Ps |
| 314 | 336 68:18].</p> |
| 315 <p class=MsoHeader> | 337 <p class="MsoHeader"> </p> |
| 316 | |
| 317 <p>2089 Chrysostom thinks that we can use this as an argument | 338 <p>2089 Chrysostom thinks that we can use this as an argument |
| 318 against the Macedonians.<a href="#_ftn12" name="_ftnref12">[12]</a> | 339 against the Macedonians.<a href="#_ftn12" name="_ftnref12" id= |
| 319 They say that the Holy Spirit is a creature and the minister of the Father and | 340 "_ftnref12">[12]</a> They say that the Holy Spirit is a creature |
| 320 the Son. But if this were true, the coming of the Holy Spirit would not have | 341 and the minister of the Father and the Son. But if this were true, |
| 321 been a sufficient consolation to the Apostles for Christ's leaving them. It | 342 the coming of the Holy Spirit would not have been a sufficient |
| 322 would be like the departure of a king, where the substitution for him of one of | 343 consolation to the Apostles for Christ's leaving them. It would be |
| 323 his ministers would not be a sufficient consolation. Thus, because the Holy | 344 like the departure of a king, where the substitution for him of one |
| 324 Spirit is equal to the Son, our Lord consoles them by promising that the Spirit | 345 of his ministers would not be a sufficient consolation. Thus, |
| 325 will come. | 346 because the Holy Spirit is equal to the Son, our Lord consoles them |
| 326 | 347 by promising that the Spirit will come.</p> |
| 327 <p>2090 Yet if the Son and the Holy Spirit are equal, why is it | 348 <p>2090 Yet if the Son and the Holy Spirit are equal, why is it to |
| 328 to their advantage that the Son leave so that the Holy Spirit can come? The Son | 349 their advantage that the Son leave so that the Holy Spirit can |
| 329 left as far as concerns his bodily presence, but he came invisibly together | 350 come? The Son left as far as concerns his bodily presence, but he |
| 330 with the Holy Spirit. If the Son had dwelt here invisibly and said, "It is to | 351 came invisibly together with the Holy Spirit. If the Son had dwelt |
| 331 your advantage that I go because the Holy Spirit will come," people would think | 352 here invisibly and said, "It is to your advantage that I go because |
| 332 the Holy Spirit was greater than the Son. | 353 the Holy Spirit will come," people would think the Holy Spirit was |
| 333 <BR><BR><BR> | 354 greater than the Son.<br /> |
| 334 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 3 | 355 <br /> |
| 335 | 356 <br /></p> |
| 336 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>8 "And when he comes, he will convince the world of sin | 357 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 3</b></p> |
| 337 and of righteousness and of judgment: 9 of sin, because they do not believe in | 358 <blockquote> |
| 338 me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no | 359 <p><b>8 "And when he comes, he will convince the world of sin and |
| 339 more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is [already] judged. 12 I | 360 of righteousness and of judgment: 9 of sin, because they do not |
| 340 have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the | 361 believe in me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to the Father, and |
| 341 Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth [will teach you all | 362 you will see me no more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this |
| 342 truth]; for he will not speak on his own authority [from himself], but whatever | 363 world is [already] judged. 12 I have yet many things to say to you, |
| 343 he hears [will hear] he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that | 364 but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he |
| 344 are to come."<a href="#_ftn13" name="_ftnref13">[13]</a></B></BLOCKQUOTE> | 365 will guide you into all the truth [will teach you all truth]; for |
| 345 | 366 he will not speak on his own authority [from himself], but whatever |
| 346 <p>2091 Above, our Lord consoled his apostles by promising them | 367 he hears [will hear] he will speak, and he will declare to you the |
| 347 the Holy Spirit. Here he shows the benefit the Holy Spirit will bring to them | 368 things that are to come."<a href="#_ftn13" name="_ftnref13" id= |
| 348 when he comes. He mentions three benefits: one for the world; a second for the | 369 "_ftnref13">[13]</a></b></p> |
| 349 disciples; and a third for Christ. As for the world, the Holy Spirit will | 370 </blockquote> |
| 350 convince the world; as for the apostles, the Spirit will teach them (v 12); as | 371 <p>2091 Above, our Lord consoled his apostles by promising them the |
| 351 for Christ, the Spirit will glorify him (v 14). First, he mentions the benefit of | 372 Holy Spirit. Here he shows the benefit the Holy Spirit will bring |
| 352 the Spirit's coming for the world; secondly, he explains it (v 9). | 373 to them when he comes. He mentions three benefits: one for the |
| 353 | 374 world; a second for the disciples; and a third for Christ. As for |
| 354 <p>2092 He says: It is to your advantage that I go, because I | 375 the world, the Holy Spirit will convince the world; as for the |
| 355 will send the Holy Spirit to you, <b>and when he comes, he will convince the | 376 apostles, the Spirit will teach them (v 12); as for Christ, the |
| 356 world of sin and of righteousness and of judgment. </b>This has received two | 377 Spirit will glorify him (v 14). First, he mentions the benefit of |
| 357 interpretations; one by Augustine, and the other by Chrysostom. | 378 the Spirit's coming for the world; secondly, he explains it (v |
| 358 | 379 9).</p> |
| 359 <p>2093 Augustine explains it this way.<a href="#_ftn14" | 380 <p>2092 He says: It is to your advantage that I go, because I will |
| 360 name="_ftnref14">[14]</a> | 381 send the Holy Spirit to you, <b>and when he comes, he will convince |
| 361 <b>And when he comes</b>, the Holy Spirit, that is, <b>he will convince</b>, | 382 the world of sin and of righteousness and of judgment.</b> This has |
| 362 that is, rebuke or reprove, <b>the world. </b>"Reprove a wise man, and he will | 383 received two interpretations; one by Augustine, and the other by |
| 363 love you" (Ps 9:8). | 384 Chrysostom.</p> |
| 364 | 385 <p>2093 Augustine explains it this way.<a href="#_ftn14" name= |
| 365 <p>But did not Christ also rebuke the | 386 "_ftnref14" id="_ftnref14">[14]</a> <b>And when he comes</b>, the |
| 366 world? He did, as in "You are of your father the devil" (8:44), and in Matthew | 387 Holy Spirit, that is, <b>he will convince</b>, that is, rebuke or |
| 367 (c 23) he said many things against the Pharisees and Scribes. Why then does he | 388 reprove, <b>the world.</b> "Reprove a wise man, and he will love |
| 368 say, <b>he will convince, </b>as though he himself did not reprove? | 389 you" (Ps 9:8).</p> |
| 369 | 390 <p>But did not Christ also rebuke the world? He did, as in "You are |
| 370 <p> Perhaps someone will say that Christ rebuked | 391 of your father the devil" (8:44), and in Matthew (c 23) he said |
| 371 only the Jews, but that the Holy Spirit, in and through the disciples, will | 392 many things against the Pharisees and Scribes. Why then does he |
| 372 rebuke the entire world. But this is in opposition to the fact that Christ also | 393 say, <b>he will convince,</b> as though he himself did not |
| 373 speaks in and through the apostles, just as the Holy Spirit does: "You desire | 394 reprove?</p> |
| 374 proof that Christ is speaking in me" (2 Cor 13:3). | 395 <p>Perhaps someone will say that Christ rebuked only the Jews, but |
| 375 | 396 that the Holy Spirit, in and through the disciples, will rebuke the |
| 376 <p>One must therefore say that, <b>he | 397 entire world. But this is in opposition to the fact that Christ |
| 377 will convince</b>, rebuke, <b>the world, </b>as the one who will invisibly | 398 also speaks in and through the apostles, just as the Holy Spirit |
| 378 enter into their hearts and pour his charity into them so that their fear is | 399 does: "You desire proof that Christ is speaking in me" (2 Cor |
| 379 conquered and they have the strength to rebuke. For as was already said, as | 400 13:3).</p> |
| 380 long as the disciples were carnally attracted to Christ, the Holy Spirit was | 401 <p>One must therefore say that, <b>he will convince</b>, rebuke, |
| 381 not in them as he would be later. Consequently they were not as courageous then | 402 <b>the world,</b> as the one who will invisibly enter into their |
| 382 as they were after the Spirit came. "Their power," the power of the apostles, | 403 hearts and pour his charity into them so that their fear is |
| 383 "came from the Spirit of his mouth" [Ps 33:6]; "Then the Spirit of God took | 404 conquered and they have the strength to rebuke. For as was already |
| 384 possession of Zechariah" (2 Chron 24:20). Again, <b>he will convince the world </b>because | 405 said, as long as the disciples were carnally attracted to Christ, |
| 385 he will fill hearts which were before worldly and lead them to rebuke | 406 the Holy Spirit was not in them as he would be later. Consequently |
| 386 themselves: "I will reprove my ways in his sight" [Job 13:15]. The Holy Spirit | 407 they were not as courageous then as they were after the Spirit |
| 387 does this: "Put a new and right spirit within me" (Ps 51:10). | 408 came. "Their power," the power of the apostles, "came from the |
| 388 | 409 Spirit of his mouth" [Ps 33:6]; "Then the Spirit of God took |
| 410 possession of Zechariah" (2 Chron 24:20). Again, <b>he will | |
| 411 convince the world</b> because he will fill hearts which were | |
| 412 before worldly and lead them to rebuke themselves: "I will reprove | |
| 413 my ways in his sight" [Job 13:15]. The Holy Spirit does this: "Put | |
| 414 a new and right spirit within me" (Ps 51:10).</p> | |
| 389 <p>2094 For what will the Spirit rebuke the world? For three | 415 <p>2094 For what will the Spirit rebuke the world? For three |
| 390 things. He will reprove the worldly for the sin they have committed: "Declare | 416 things. He will reprove the worldly for the sin they have |
| 391 to my people their transgression" (Is 58:1). And this was done by the apostles: | 417 committed: "Declare to my people their transgression" (Is 58:1). |
| 392 "Their voice goes out through all the earth" (Ps 19:4). He will reprove the | 418 And this was done by the apostles: "Their voice goes out through |
| 393 world for the righteousness it has neglected. And the apostles did this: "None | 419 all the earth" (Ps 19:4). He will reprove the world for the |
| 394 is righteousness, no not one" (Rom 3:10). And the Spirit will reprove the world | 420 righteousness it has neglected. And the apostles did this: "None is |
| 395 because of the judgment it has held in contempt: "When wickedness comes, | 421 righteousness, no not one" (Rom 3:10). And the Spirit will reprove |
| 396 contempt comes also" (Prv 18:3); "She [Jerusalem] has despised my judgments" | 422 the world because of the judgment it has held in contempt: "When |
| 397 [Ez 5:6]. | 423 wickedness comes, contempt comes also" (Prv 18:3); "She [Jerusalem] |
| 398 | 424 has despised my judgments" [Ez 5:6].</p> |
| 399 <p>2095 Now he explains all this. First, what he says about | 425 <p>2095 Now he explains all this. First, what he says about their |
| 400 their sin, because they do not believe in me. The Spirit rebukes them only for | 426 sin, because they do not believe in me. The Spirit rebukes them |
| 401 the sin of disbelief because by faith all other sins are remitted. In a similar | 427 only for the sin of disbelief because by faith all other sins are |
| 402 way our Lord charges the damned only with a lack of mercy, because all sins are | 428 remitted. In a similar way our Lord charges the damned only with a |
| 403 washed away by mercy: "By mercy and faith sins are cleansed away" [Prv 15:27]. | 429 lack of mercy, because all sins are washed away by mercy: "By mercy |
| 404 The same applies here, because as long as they remain in disbelief, their other | 430 and faith sins are cleansed away" [Prv 15:27]. The same applies |
| 405 sins remain, but when there is no longer disbelief the other sins are remitted. | 431 here, because as long as they remain in disbelief, their other sins |
| 406 He says, "because they do not believe in me," using the form <i>in me, </i>and | 432 remain, but when there is no longer disbelief the other sins are |
| 407 not the forms <i>mihi </i>or <i>me, </i>because even the devils believe that | 433 remitted. He says, "because they do not believe in me," using the |
| 408 Christ exists and they tremble (Jas 2:19). In me, that is, with a faith enlivened | 434 form <i>in me,</i> and not the forms <i>mihi</i> or <i>me,</i> |
| 409 by hope and love. [On faith "in me" see no. 901 above] | 435 because even the devils believe that Christ exists and they tremble |
| 410 | 436 (Jas 2:19). In me, that is, with a faith enlivened by hope and |
| 411 <p>2096 Secondly, he explains what he said about righteousness | 437 love. [On faith "in me" see no. 901 above]</p> |
| 412 when he says <b>because I go to the Father</b>. This can be understood in two | 438 <p>2096 Secondly, he explains what he said about righteousness when |
| 413 ways: either as referring to the righteousness of Christ or that of the | 439 he says <b>because I go to the Father</b>. This can be understood |
| 414 apostles. As referring to the righteousness of the apostles the explanation is | 440 in two ways: either as referring to the righteousness of Christ or |
| 415 this: the world will be rebuked because of our righteousness, because the world | 441 that of the apostles. As referring to the righteousness of the |
| 416 has not imitated it. The righteousness, I say, which is not from the law but | 442 apostles the explanation is this: the world will be rebuked because |
| 417 from faith: "The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ" (Rom | 443 of our righteousness, because the world has not imitated it. The |
| 418 3:22). | 444 righteousness, I say, which is not from the law but from faith: |
| 419 | 445 "The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ" (Rom |
| 420 <p>Faith is concerned with what is | 446 3:22).</p> |
| 421 invisible (Heb 11:1). Now the disciples saw one thing, the humanity of Christ, | 447 <p>Faith is concerned with what is invisible (Heb 11:1). Now the |
| 422 and did not see another, his divinity. But Christ promises this to them as a | 448 disciples saw one thing, the humanity of Christ, and did not see |
| 423 reward: "I will ... manifest myself to him" (14:21). Thus, the disciples had | 449 another, his divinity. But Christ promises this to them as a |
| 424 faith only regarding the divinity of Christ; but when Christ's human nature was | 450 reward: "I will ... manifest myself to him" (14:21). Thus, the |
| 425 taken from them, they had faith regarding both. And so, according to Augustine | 451 disciples had faith only regarding the divinity of Christ; but when |
| 426 in his <i>Commentary on John</i>, when Christ says, <b>because I go to the | 452 Christ's human nature was taken from them, they had faith regarding |
| 427 Father, and you will see me no more</b>, it is like saying: You believe in me, | 453 both. And so, according to Augustine in his <i>Commentary on |
| 428 that is, as regards my divinity, and because I go to the Father, you will | 454 John</i>, when Christ says, <b>because I go to the Father, and you |
| 429 believe in me also as regards my humanity.<a href="#_ftn15" name="_ftnref15" | 455 will see me no more</b>, it is like saying: You believe in me, that |
| 430 title="">[15]</a> | 456 is, as regards my divinity, and because I go to the Father, you |
| 431 This is the righteousness of faith which the world does not imitate. | 457 will believe in me also as regards my humanity.<a href="#_ftn15" |
| 432 | 458 name="_ftnref15" title="" id="_ftnref15">[15]</a> This is the |
| 433 <p>He says, <b>and you will see me no | 459 righteousness of faith which the world does not imitate.</p> |
| 434 more, </b>not because they would never see him, but because they would not see | 460 <p>He says, <b>and you will see me no more,</b> not because they |
| 435 him in that mortal flesh. They did see him at the resurrection, but then he was | 461 would never see him, but because they would not see him in that |
| 436 immortal; and they will see him at the judgment, coming in glory. | 462 mortal flesh. They did see him at the resurrection, but then he was |
| 437 | 463 immortal; and they will see him at the judgment, coming in |
| 438 <p>This phrase is expounded as | 464 glory.</p> |
| 439 referring to the righteousness of Christ in the book, <i>On the Words of the | 465 <p>This phrase is expounded as referring to the righteousness of |
| 440 Lord</i>.<a href="#_ftn16" name="_ftnref16">[16]</a> | 466 Christ in the book, <i>On the Words of the Lord</i>.<a href= |
| 441 The Jews were unwilling to recognize the righteousness of Christ: "We know that | 467 "#_ftn16" name="_ftnref16" id="_ftnref16">[16]</a> The Jews were |
| 442 this man is a sinner" (9:24). But he will manifest his righteousness to them, | 468 unwilling to recognize the righteousness of Christ: "We know that |
| 443 saying <b>because I go to the Father</b>: for the very fact that I go to the | 469 this man is a sinner" (9:24). But he will manifest his |
| 444 Father is a sign of my righteousness. Christ descended because of his mercy, | 470 righteousness to them, saying <b>because I go to the Father</b>: |
| 445 but his ascension was due to his righteousness: "Therefore God has highly | 471 for the very fact that I go to the Father is a sign of my |
| 446 exalted him" (Phil 2:9). | 472 righteousness. Christ descended because of his mercy, but his |
| 447 | 473 ascension was due to his righteousness: "Therefore God has highly |
| 474 exalted him" (Phil 2:9).</p> | |
| 448 <p>2097 Thirdly, the Holy Spirit reproves the world by the | 475 <p>2097 Thirdly, the Holy Spirit reproves the world by the |
| 449 judgment. This is because<b> the ruler of this world is already judged</b>. It | 476 judgment. This is because <b>the ruler of this world is already |
| 450 is the devil who is the ruler of this world, that is, of worldly people. He is | 477 judged</b>. It is the devil who is the ruler of this world, that |
| 451 the ruler, not by creation, but by his suggestions and their imitation of him: | 478 is, of worldly people. He is the ruler, not by creation, but by his |
| 452 "Those on his side imitate him" [Wis 2:25]; "He is king over all the sons of | 479 suggestions and their imitation of him: "Those on his side imitate |
| 453 pride" (Job 41:34). Therefore, this ruler <b>is already judged</b>, that is, | 480 him" [Wis 2:25]; "He is king over all the sons of pride" (Job |
| 454 cast outside: "Now is the judgment of this world," that is, in favor of the | 481 41:34). Therefore, this ruler <b>is already judged</b>, that is, |
| 455 world, "now shall the ruler of this world be cast out" (12:31). He says this to | 482 cast outside: "Now is the judgment of this world," that is, in |
| 456 anticipate the excuse that some will make for their sins, saying that the devil | 483 favor of the world, "now shall the ruler of this world be cast out" |
| 457 tempted them. He is saying in effect: They cannot be excused because the devil | 484 (12:31). He says this to anticipate the excuse that some will make |
| 458 has been cast out by the grace and faith of Christ and by the Holy Spirit, cast | 485 for their sins, saying that the devil tempted them. He is saying in |
| 459 out from the hearts of the faithful so that he no longer tempts from within as | 486 effect: They cannot be excused because the devil has been cast out |
| 460 before, but from without. And so those who resolve to cling to Christ can | 487 by the grace and faith of Christ and by the Holy Spirit, cast out |
| 461 resist. This is why the devil, who has conquered the strongest males, can be | 488 from the hearts of the faithful so that he no longer tempts from |
| 462 conquered by frail women. Thus the world is reproved by this judgment because | 489 within as before, but from without. And so those who resolve to |
| 463 being unwilling to resist, it is overcome by the devil, who although expelled | 490 cling to Christ can resist. This is why the devil, who has |
| 464 is brought back by their consent to sin: "Let not sin therefore reign in your | 491 conquered the strongest males, can be conquered by frail women. |
| 465 mortal bodies" (Rom 6:12). | 492 Thus the world is reproved by this judgment because being unwilling |
| 466 | 493 to resist, it is overcome by the devil, who although expelled is |
| 467 <p>Another explanation is in the book, | 494 brought back by their consent to sin: "Let not sin therefore reign |
| 468 <i>The Words of the Lord. </i>It says here that the phrase, <b>is already | 495 in your mortal bodies" (Rom 6:12).</p> |
| 469 judged</b>, refers to the judgment of condemnation.<a href="#_ftn17" | 496 <p>Another explanation is in the book, <i>The Words of the |
| 470 name="_ftnref17">[17]</a> | 497 Lord.</i> It says here that the phrase, <b>is already judged</b>, |
| 471 That is, the ruler of this world is already condemned, and consequently all who | 498 refers to the judgment of condemnation.<a href="#_ftn17" name= |
| 472 adhere to him: "Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for | 499 "_ftnref17" id="_ftnref17">[17]</a> That is, the ruler of this |
| 473 the devil and his angels" (Mt 25:41). The world is reproved by this judgment | 500 world is already condemned, and consequently all who adhere to him: |
| 474 because although the world knows that its ruler has been condemned, it has not | 501 "Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the |
| 475 escaped from this judgment but is judged with its ruler, because it imitates | 502 devil and his angels" (Mt 25:41). The world is reproved by this |
| 476 his pride and evil ways. | 503 judgment because although the world knows that its ruler has been |
| 477 | 504 condemned, it has not escaped from this judgment but is judged with |
| 478 <p>2098 Chrysostom gives another explanation of this passage, | 505 its ruler, because it imitates his pride and evil ways.</p> |
| 479 as follows. <b>When he comes</b>, the Holy Spirit, <b>he will convince</b>, | 506 <p>2098 Chrysostom gives another explanation of this passage, as |
| 480 that is, convict, the world of sin.<a href="#_ftn18" name="_ftnref18">[18]</a> | 507 follows. <b>When he comes</b>, the Holy Spirit, <b>he will |
| 481 It is like saying: The Holy Spirit will be a witness against the world: "God | 508 convince</b>, that is, convict, the world of sin.<a href="#_ftn18" |
| 482 also bore witness by signs and wonders" (Heb 2:4). He will show that they have | 509 name="_ftnref18" id="_ftnref18">[18]</a> It is like saying: The |
| 483 sinned grievously <b>because they did not believe in me, </b>when they see that | 510 Holy Spirit will be a witness against the world: "God also bore |
| 484 the Holy Spirit will be given in my name to those who believe: "And we are | 511 witness by signs and wonders" (Heb 2:4). He will show that they |
| 485 witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to | 512 have sinned grievously <b>because they did not believe in me,</b> |
| 486 those who obey him" (Acts 5:32). The Holy Spirit will be a witness to my <b>righteousness</b>,<b> | 513 when they see that the Holy Spirit will be given in my name to |
| 487 </b>which the world did not think I possessed. And he will be this witness <b>because | 514 those who believe: "And we are witnesses to these things, and so is |
| 488 I go to the Father</b>, and will send you the Spirit, who will show that I am | 515 the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him" (Acts |
| 489 righteous and have led a faultless life: "Whom I shall send to you from the | 516 5:32). The Holy Spirit will be a witness to my |
| 490 Father, even the Spirit of truth" (15:26); and in the Psalm [68:18] we see that | 517 <b>righteousness</b>,which the world did not think I possessed. And |
| 491 after Christ ascends he gives gifts to men. He will be a witness <b>of | 518 he will be this witness <b>because I go to the Father</b>, and will |
| 492 judgment, because the ruler of this world is already judged, </b>that is, it is | 519 send you the Spirit, who will show that I am righteous and have led |
| 493 by the Holy Spirit that he is judged, that is, cast out of the hearts of those | 520 a faultless life: "Whom I shall send to you from the Father, even |
| 494 who believe: "I will remove from the land ... the unclean spirit" (Zech 13:2); | 521 the Spirit of truth" (15:26); and in the Psalm [68:18] we see that |
| 495 "Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is from | 522 after Christ ascends he gives gifts to men. He will be a witness |
| 496 God" (1 Cor 2:12). He will convict the world by his judgment because the world | 523 <b>of judgment, because the ruler of this world is already |
| 497 wickedly judged that Christ had a devil and cast out devils by Beelzebul. The | 524 judged,</b> that is, it is by the Holy Spirit that he is judged, |
| 498 Holy Spirit, which I will send, will condemn the devil and cast him out. | 525 that is, cast out of the hearts of those who believe: "I will |
| 499 | 526 remove from the land ... the unclean spirit" (Zech 13:2); "Now we |
| 500 <p>2099 Now he mentions the benefit his disciples will receive | 527 have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is |
| 501 from the coming of the Holy Spirit; this benefit is their instruction. First, | 528 from God" (1 Cor 2:12). He will convict the world by his judgment |
| 502 he states their need for instruction; secondly, he promises this instruction (v | 529 because the world wickedly judged that Christ had a devil and cast |
| 503 13); thirdly, he eliminates a difficulty (v 13b). | 530 out devils by Beelzebul. The Holy Spirit, which I will send, will |
| 504 | 531 condemn the devil and cast him out.</p> |
| 532 <p>2099 Now he mentions the benefit his disciples will receive from | |
| 533 the coming of the Holy Spirit; this benefit is their instruction. | |
| 534 First, he states their need for instruction; secondly, he promises | |
| 535 this instruction (v 13); thirdly, he eliminates a difficulty (v | |
| 536 13b).</p> | |
| 505 <p>2100 He says: the coming of the Holy Spirit will benefit the | 537 <p>2100 He says: the coming of the Holy Spirit will benefit the |
| 506 world because he will rebuke it. But the Spirit will also benefit you by | 538 world because he will rebuke it. But the Spirit will also benefit |
| 507 instructing you. You need this instruction because <b>I have yet many things to | 539 you by instructing you. You need this instruction because <b>I have |
| 508 say to you, but you cannot bear them now. </b>It is like saying: I have | 540 yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.</b> It |
| 509 instructed you, but you are not completely instructed: "Lo, these are but the | 541 is like saying: I have instructed you, but you are not completely |
| 510 outskirts of his ways; and how small a whisper do we hear of him. But the | 542 instructed: "Lo, these are but the outskirts of his ways; and how |
| 511 thunder of his power who can understand?" (Job 26:14). It would be foolish to | 543 small a whisper do we hear of him. But the thunder of his power who |
| 512 ask what those many things were which they could not bear, as Augustine | 544 can understand?" (Job 26:14). It would be foolish to ask what those |
| 513 remarks.<a href="#_ftn19" name="_ftnref19">[19]</a> | 545 many things were which they could not bear, as Augustine |
| 514 For if they could not bear them, much less can we. | 546 remarks.<a href="#_ftn19" name="_ftnref19" id="_ftnref19">[19]</a> |
| 515 | 547 For if they could not bear them, much less can we.</p> |
| 516 <p>2101 The statement, <b>you cannot bear them now, </b>has | 548 <p>2101 The statement, <b>you cannot bear them now,</b> has been |
| 517 been used by certain heretics as a cover for their errors. They tell their | 549 used by certain heretics as a cover for their errors. They tell |
| 518 adherents the basest things in private, things they would not dare to say | 550 their adherents the basest things in private, things they would not |
| 519 openly, as though these were the things the disciples were not then able to | 551 dare to say openly, as though these were the things the disciples |
| 520 bear, and as though the Holy Spirit taught them these things which a man would | 552 were not then able to bear, and as though the Holy Spirit taught |
| 521 blush to teach and preach openly. | 553 them these things which a man would blush to teach and preach |
| 522 | 554 openly.</p> |
| 523 <p>We should not think that some secret teaching is | 555 <p>We should not think that some secret teaching is kept from |
| 524 kept from believers who are uneducated, and taught to those who are more | 556 believers who are uneducated, and taught to those who are more |
| 525 learned. Indeed, matters of faith are presented to all the faithful: "What I | 557 learned. Indeed, matters of faith are presented to all the |
| 526 tell you in the dark, utter in the light" (Mt 10:27). Still, they have to be | 558 faithful: "What I tell you in the dark, utter in the light" (Mt |
| 527 presented in one way to the uneducated and in another way to the learned. For | 559 10:27). Still, they have to be presented in one way to the |
| 528 instance, certain fine points about the mystery of the Incarnation and the | 560 uneducated and in another way to the learned. For instance, certain |
| 529 other mysteries would not be presented to the uneducated because they would not | 561 fine points about the mystery of the Incarnation and the other |
| 530 understand them and they would actually be an obstacle. So our Lord presented all | 562 mysteries would not be presented to the uneducated because they |
| 531 matters of faith to his disciples, but not in the way he later revealed them, | 563 would not understand them and they would actually be an obstacle. |
| 532 and especially not in the way they will be presented in eternal life. | 564 So our Lord presented all matters of faith to his disciples, but |
| 533 Accordingly, what they could not bear then was the full knowledge of divine | 565 not in the way he later revealed them, and especially not in the |
| 534 things, such as knowledge of the equality of the Son with the Father and other | 566 way they will be presented in eternal life. Accordingly, what they |
| 535 things of that sort which they did not then know. Paul says, "He heard things | 567 could not bear then was the full knowledge of divine things, such |
| 536 that cannot be told, which man may not utter" (2 Cor 12:4), these things were | 568 as knowledge of the equality of the Son with the Father and other |
| 537 the very truths of faith, not something else, but known in a more profound way. | 569 things of that sort which they did not then know. Paul says, "He |
| 538 Again, the disciples did not then have a spiritual understanding of all the | 570 heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter" (2 Cor |
| 539 scriptures, but did only when "He opened their minds to understand the | 571 12:4), these things were the very truths of faith, not something |
| 540 scriptures" (Lk 24:45). Also, the disciples did not then have a full understanding | 572 else, but known in a more profound way. Again, the disciples did |
| 541 of the sufferings and dangers they were to undergo ‑ they could not bear | 573 not then have a spiritual understanding of all the scriptures, but |
| 542 such knowledge then as their spirits were weak: "Put your shoulder under her | 574 did only when "He opened their minds to understand the scriptures" |
| 543 and carry her" (Sir 6:25). For these reasons the disciples were in need of | 575 (Lk 24:45). Also, the disciples did not then have a full |
| 544 further instruction. | 576 understanding of the sufferings and dangers they were to undergo |
| 545 | 577 ‑ they could not bear such knowledge then as their spirits |
| 546 <p>2102 Then he promises that they will be instructed by the | 578 were weak: "Put your shoulder under her and carry her" (Sir 6:25). |
| 547 coming of the Holy Spirit, who will teach them all truth. For since the Holy | 579 For these reasons the disciples were in need of further |
| 548 Spirit is from the Truth, it is appropriate that the Spirit teach the truth, | 580 instruction.</p> |
| 549 and make those he teaches like the one who sent him. He says, <b>all the truth, | 581 <p>2102 Then he promises that they will be instructed by the coming |
| 550 </b>that is, the truth of the faith. He will teach them to have a better | 582 of the Holy Spirit, who will teach them all truth. For since the |
| 551 understanding of this truth in this life, and a fullness of understanding in | 583 Holy Spirit is from the Truth, it is appropriate that the Spirit |
| 552 eternal life, where we will know as we are known (see 1 Cor 13:12); "His | 584 teach the truth, and make those he teaches like the one who sent |
| 553 anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie" (1 Jn | 585 him. He says, <b>all the truth,</b> that is, the truth of the |
| 554 2:27). Or, <b>all the truth, </b>that is, of the figures of the law, which | 586 faith. He will teach them to have a better understanding of this |
| 555 understanding the apostles received from the Holy Spirit. We read in Daniel | 587 truth in this life, and a fullness of understanding in eternal |
| 556 (1:17) that the Lord gave to his children wisdom and understanding. | 588 life, where we will know as we are known (see 1 Cor 13:12); "His |
| 557 | 589 anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie" |
| 558 <p>2103 Now he excludes a difficulty which could have arisen. | 590 (1 Jn 2:27). Or, <b>all the truth,</b> that is, of the figures of |
| 559 If the Holy Spirit will teach them, it seems that he is greater than Christ. | 591 the law, which understanding the apostles received from the Holy |
| 560 This is not true, because the Spirit will teach them by the power of the Father | 592 Spirit. We read in Daniel (1:17) that the Lord gave to his children |
| 561 and the Son, <b>for he will not speak from himself, </b>but from me, because he | 593 wisdom and understanding.</p> |
| 562 will be from me. Just as the Son does not act from himself but from the Father, | 594 <p>2103 Now he excludes a difficulty which could have arisen. If |
| 563 so the Holy Spirit, because he is from another, that is, from the Father and | 595 the Holy Spirit will teach them, it seems that he is greater than |
| 564 the Son, <b>will not speak from himself, but whatever he will hear </b>by | 596 Christ. This is not true, because the Spirit will teach them by the |
| 565 receiving knowledge as well as his essence from eternity, <b>he will speak</b>, | 597 power of the Father and the Son, <b>for he will not speak from |
| 566 not in a bodily way but by enlightening your minds from within: "I will bring | 598 himself,</b> but from me, because he will be from me. Just as the |
| 567 her into the wilderness, and speak tenderly to her" (Hos 2:14); "Let me hear | 599 Son does not act from himself but from the Father, so the Holy |
| 568 what God the Lord will speak" (Ps 85:8).<a href="#_ftn20" name="_ftnref20" | 600 Spirit, because he is from another, that is, from the Father and |
| 569 title="">[20]</a> | 601 the Son, <b>will not speak from himself, but whatever he will |
| 570 | 602 hear</b> by receiving knowledge as well as his essence from |
| 571 <p>2104 Since the Holy Spirit hears from eternity, why does he | 603 eternity, <b>he will speak</b>, not in a bodily way but by |
| 572 say he will hear? We should say to this that eternity includes all time. | 604 enlightening your minds from within: "I will bring her into the |
| 573 Consequently, the Holy Spirit, who hears from all eternity, is said to hear in | 605 wilderness, and speak tenderly to her" (Hos 2:14); "Let me hear |
| 574 the present, in the past, and in the future. Yet at times he is said to hear in | 606 what God the Lord will speak" (Ps 85:8).<a href="#_ftn20" name= |
| 575 the future because the knowledge in question concerns things that are still in | 607 "_ftnref20" title="" id="_ftnref20">[20]</a></p> |
| 576 the future. <b>He will speak, </b>therefore, whatever he will hear, for he will | 608 <p>2104 Since the Holy Spirit hears from eternity, why does he say |
| 577 not only teach about things that are eternal, but future things. Thus he adds, <b>he | 609 he will hear? We should say to this that eternity includes all |
| 578 will declare to you the things that are to come, </b>which is a characteristic | 610 time. Consequently, the Holy Spirit, who hears from all eternity, |
| 579 of God: "She has foreknowledge of signs and wonders" (Wis 8:8); "Tell us what | 611 is said to hear in the present, in the past, and in the future. Yet |
| 580 is to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods" (Is 41:23). This is | 612 at times he is said to hear in the future because the knowledge in |
| 581 characteristic of the Holy Spirit: "I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; | 613 question concerns things that are still in the future. <b>He will |
| 582 your sons and your daughters shall prophesy" (Joel 2:28). So they would have no | 614 speak,</b> therefore, whatever he will hear, for he will not only |
| 583 doubts about how they would know of the coming tribulations, which Christ | 615 teach about things that are eternal, but future things. Thus he |
| 584 predicted for them, he adds, <b>and he will declare to you the things that are | 616 adds, <b>he will declare to you the things that are to come,</b> |
| 585 to come</b>, that is, upon you. | 617 which is a characteristic of God: "She has foreknowledge of signs |
| 586 <BR><BR><BR> | 618 and wonders" (Wis 8:8); "Tell us what is to come hereafter, that we |
| 587 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 4 | 619 may know that you are gods" (Is 41:23). This is characteristic of |
| 588 | 620 the Holy Spirit: "I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons |
| 589 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>14 "He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine | 621 and your daughters shall prophesy" (Joel 2:28). So they would have |
| 590 [for he will receive from me] and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has | 622 no doubts about how they would know of the coming tribulations, |
| 591 is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine [that he will receive | 623 which Christ predicted for them, he adds, <b>and he will declare to |
| 592 from me] and declare it to you."<a href="#_ftn21" name="_ftnref21">[21]</b></a></BLOCKQUOTE> | 624 you the things that are to come</b>, that is, upon you.<br /> |
| 593 | 625 <br /> |
| 594 <p>2105 Above, we saw two fruits of the coming of the Holy | 626 <br /></p> |
| 595 Spirit, which were the rebuking of the world and the instruction of the | 627 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 4</b></p> |
| 596 disciples. Now the third fruit is mentioned, the glorification of Christ. | 628 <blockquote> |
| 597 First, he mentions this fruit, the glorification; secondly, the reason for it | 629 <p><b>14 "He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine [for he |
| 598 (v 14b); thirdly, he expands on this (v 15). | 630 will receive from me] and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father |
| 599 | 631 has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine [that |
| 632 he will receive from me] and declare it to you."<a href="#_ftn21" | |
| 633 name="_ftnref21" id="_ftnref21">[21]</a></b></p> | |
| 634 </blockquote> | |
| 635 <p>2105 Above, we saw two fruits of the coming of the Holy Spirit, | |
| 636 which were the rebuking of the world and the instruction of the | |
| 637 disciples. Now the third fruit is mentioned, the glorification of | |
| 638 Christ. First, he mentions this fruit, the glorification; secondly, | |
| 639 the reason for it (v 14b); thirdly, he expands on this (v 15).</p> | |
| 600 <p>2106 He says: "He will teach all truth," because <b>he will | 640 <p>2106 He says: "He will teach all truth," because <b>he will |
| 601 glorify me, </b>in whom is all truth: "I am the way, and the truth, and the | 641 glorify me,</b> in whom is all truth: "I am the way, and the truth, |
| 602 life" (14:6); "In whom," that is, in Christ, "are hid all the treasures of | 642 and the life" (14:6); "In whom," that is, in Christ, "are hid all |
| 603 wisdom and knowledge" (Col 2:3). | 643 the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Col 2:3).</p> |
| 604 | 644 <p><b>He will glorify me,</b> that is, give a clear knowledge of |
| 605 <p><b>He will glorify me, </b>that is, | 645 me. He will do this, first of all, by enlightening the disciples: |
| 606 give a clear knowledge of me. He will do this, first of all, by enlightening | 646 for they were still carnal and attached to Christ in a carnal way, |
| 607 the disciples: for they were still carnal and attached to Christ in a carnal | 647 that is, in the weakness of his flesh, not realizing the grandeur |
| 608 way, that is, in the weakness of his flesh, not realizing the grandeur of his | 648 of his divinity. Later, they were able to grasp this through the |
| 609 divinity. Later, they were able to grasp this through the Holy Spirit: "God has | 649 Holy Spirit: "God has revealed to us through the Spirit" (1 Cor |
| 610 revealed to us through the Spirit" (1 Cor 2:10). Secondly, the Spirit will give | 650 2:10). Secondly, the Spirit will give them the confidence to preach |
| 611 them the confidence to preach clearly, openly. Before this the disciples were | 651 clearly, openly. Before this the disciples were so timid that they |
| 612 so timid that they did not dare to profess Christ publicly, but when they were | 652 did not dare to profess Christ publicly, but when they were filled |
| 613 filled with the Holy Spirit fear was cast out, and they proclaimed Christ to | 653 with the Holy Spirit fear was cast out, and they proclaimed Christ |
| 614 the people, being somehow impelled by that same Spirit: "He will come like a | 654 to the people, being somehow impelled by that same Spirit: "He will |
| 615 rushing stream, which the wind [or Spirit] of the Lord drives" (Is 59:19). This | 655 come like a rushing stream, which the wind [or Spirit] of the Lord |
| 616 is why the Apostle says: "The love of Christ impels us" [2 Cor 5:14]. Thirdly, | 656 drives" (Is 59:19). This is why the Apostle says: "The love of |
| 617 the Spirit will glorify Christ by accomplishing marvelous works in and through | 657 Christ impels us" [2 Cor 5:14]. Thirdly, the Spirit will glorify |
| 618 the apostles: "All things are inspired by one and the same Spirit" (1 Cor | 658 Christ by accomplishing marvelous works in and through the |
| 619 12:11). | 659 apostles: "All things are inspired by one and the same Spirit" (1 |
| 620 | 660 Cor 12:11).</p> |
| 621 <p>2107 Now we see the reason why the Holy Spirit will glorify | 661 <p>2107 Now we see the reason why the Holy Spirit will glorify |
| 622 Christ: it is because the Son is the principle of the Holy Spirit. For | 662 Christ: it is because the Son is the principle of the Holy Spirit. |
| 623 everything which is from another manifests that from which it is. Thus the Son | 663 For everything which is from another manifests that from which it |
| 624 manifests the Father because he is from the Father. And so because the Holy | 664 is. Thus the Son manifests the Father because he is from the |
| 625 Spirit is from the Son, it is appropriate that the Spirit glorify the Son. He | 665 Father. And so because the Holy Spirit is from the Son, it is |
| 626 says, <b>he will glorify me, for he will receive from me. </b>However, the Holy | 666 appropriate that the Spirit glorify the Son. He says, <b>he will |
| 627 Spirit does not receive in the same way creatures do. | 667 glorify me, for he will receive from me.</b> However, the Holy |
| 628 | 668 Spirit does not receive in the same way creatures do.</p> |
| 629 <p>When creatures receive, three | 669 <p>When creatures receive, three things are found, and two of these |
| 630 things are found, and two of these are not found in the divinity. In creatures, | 670 are not found in the divinity. In creatures, that which receives is |
| 631 that which receives is one thing, and what is received is something else. This | 671 one thing, and what is received is something else. This is not so |
| 632 is not so in the divinity, since the divine persons are simple, and not | 672 in the divinity, since the divine persons are simple, and not |
| 633 composed of several elements. Indeed, the Holy Spirit receives his entire substance | 673 composed of several elements. Indeed, the Holy Spirit receives his |
| 634 from whomever this Spirit receives, and so does the Son. Another difference is | 674 entire substance from whomever this Spirit receives, and so does |
| 635 that among creatures the one who receives did not have at one time what he | 675 the Son. Another difference is that among creatures the one who |
| 636 receives, as when matter receives a form, or a subject receives an accident: | 676 receives did not have at one time what he receives, as when matter |
| 637 for at some time the matter was without such a form, and the subject without | 677 receives a form, or a subject receives an accident: for at some |
| 638 that accident. This is not so in the divinity, because what the Son receives | 678 time the matter was without such a form, and the subject without |
| 639 from the Father the Son has from eternity, and what the Holy Spirit receives | 679 that accident. This is not so in the divinity, because what the Son |
| 640 from the Father and the Son, the Spirit has from eternity. Accordingly, the | 680 receives from the Father the Son has from eternity, and what the |
| 641 Holy Spirit receives from the Son like the Son receives from the Father: "What | 681 Holy Spirit receives from the Father and the Son, the Spirit has |
| 642 my Father has given to me is greater than all" (10:29). Thus, when the | 682 from eternity. Accordingly, the Holy Spirit receives from the Son |
| 643 expression "to receive" is used of the divinity, it indicates an order in origin.<a | 683 like the Son receives from the Father: "What my Father has given to |
| 644 href="#_ftn22" name="_ftnref22">[22]</a> | 684 me is greater than all" (10:29). Thus, when the expression "to |
| 645 | 685 receive" is used of the divinity, it indicates an order in |
| 646 <p>2108 Note that when he says, <b>he will receive from me, </b>the | 686 origin.<a href="#_ftn22" name="_ftnref22" id= |
| 647 word <b>from </b>(<i>de</i>, "from" or "of") does not indicate participation, | 687 "_ftnref22">[22]</a></p> |
| 648 but consubstantiality, because the Spirit receives all that the Son has. For | 688 <p>2108 Note that when he says, <b>he will receive from me,</b> the |
| 649 just as the Son is from (<i>de</i>) the substance of the Father, because he | 689 word <b>from</b> (<i>de</i>, "from" or "of") does not indicate |
| 650 receives the entire substance of the Father, so also the Holy Spirit is from (<i>de</i>) | 690 participation, but consubstantiality, because the Spirit receives |
| 651 the substance of the Son because the Spirit receives the whole substance of the | 691 all that the Son has. For just as the Son is from (<i>de</i>) the |
| 652 Son. Thus, because <b>he will receive from me, </b>and I am the Word of God, | 692 substance of the Father, because he receives the entire substance |
| 653 therefore he will <b>declare it to you</b>. | 693 of the Father, so also the Holy Spirit is from (<i>de</i>) the |
| 654 | 694 substance of the Son because the Spirit receives the whole |
| 655 <p>2109 Now this reason is further explained when Christ shows | 695 substance of the Son. Thus, because <b>he will receive from me,</b> |
| 656 that the Holy Spirit received from him because of the unity and | 696 and I am the Word of God, therefore he will <b>declare it to |
| 697 you</b>.</p> | |
| 698 <p>2109 Now this reason is further explained when Christ shows that | |
| 699 the Holy Spirit received from him because of the unity and | |
| 657 consubstantiality of the Father and the Son. First, we see the | 700 consubstantiality of the Father and the Son. First, we see the |
| 658 consubstantiality of the Father and Son; secondly, the conclusion is drawn, <b>therefore | 701 consubstantiality of the Father and Son; secondly, the conclusion |
| 659 I said that he will receive from me.</b> | 702 is drawn, <b>therefore I said that he will receive from me.</b></p> |
| 660 | 703 <p>2110 He says: he will receive from me because <b>all that the |
| 661 <p>2110 He says: he will receive from me because <b>all that | 704 Father has is mine.</b> This is like saying: Although the Spirit of |
| 662 the Father has is mine. </b>This is like saying: Although the Spirit of truth | 705 truth proceeds from the Father, yet because <b>all that the Father |
| 663 proceeds from the Father, yet because <b>all that the Father has is mine, </b>(and | 706 has is mine,</b> (and the Spirit is the Spirit of the Father), the |
| 664 the Spirit is the Spirit of the Father), the Spirit receives from me. | 707 Spirit receives from me.</p> |
| 665 | 708 <p>Note that one "has" something in two ways: in one way as a |
| 666 <p>Note that one "has" something in | 709 possession, and in the other way as something existing in oneself, |
| 667 two ways: in one way as a possession, and in the other way as something | 710 as a form or a part. The Father has as a possession and as |
| 668 existing in oneself, as a form or a part. The Father has as a possession and as | 711 something subject to himself the totality of created things: "The |
| 669 something subject to himself the totality of created things: "The earth is the | 712 earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof" (Ps 24:1). The Father |
| 670 Lord's and the fullness thereof" (Ps 24:1). The Father also has something which | 713 also has something which is in him, indeed, which is himself, |
| 671 is in him, indeed, which is himself, because the Father is whatever is in | 714 because the Father is whatever is in Christ, since the Father is |
| 672 Christ, since the Father is his own essence, own goodness, own truth and own | 715 his own essence, own goodness, own truth and own eternity. The word |
| 673 eternity. The word "has" is being used in this sense here. And so whatever the | 716 "has" is being used in this sense here. And so whatever the Father |
| 674 Father has is the Son's, because the Son has the same wisdom and the same | 717 has is the Son's, because the Son has the same wisdom and the same |
| 675 goodness that the Father also has: "For as the Father has life in himself, so | 718 goodness that the Father also has: "For as the Father has life in |
| 676 he has granted the Son also to have life in himself" (5:26); "All things have | 719 himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself" |
| 677 been delivered to me by my Father" (Mt 11:27). | 720 (5:26); "All things have been delivered to me by my Father" (Mt |
| 678 | 721 11:27).</p> |
| 679 <p>2111 As Didymus says, some might make this objection: If all | 722 <p>2111 As Didymus says, some might make this objection: If all |
| 680 that the Father has the Son also has, then since the Father has the | 723 that the Father has the Son also has, then since the Father has the |
| 681 characteristic of fatherhood, it follows that the Son also has this.<a | 724 characteristic of fatherhood, it follows that the Son also has |
| 682 href="#_ftn23" name="_ftnref23">[23]</a> | 725 this.<a href="#_ftn23" name="_ftnref23" id="_ftnref23">[23]</a> I |
| 683 I answer that this argument would appear to be valid if our Lord had said, "All | 726 answer that this argument would appear to be valid if our Lord had |
| 684 that God has is mine." But he says, <b>all that the Father has is mine, </b>and | 727 said, "All that God has is mine." But he says, <b>all that the |
| 685 this keeps a distinction between the Father and the Son, and leads us to | 728 Father has is mine,</b> and this keeps a distinction between the |
| 686 understand that all that the Father has is the Son's, except that by which the | 729 Father and the Son, and leads us to understand that all that the |
| 687 Father is distinguished from the Son. For by using the word Father, Christ | 730 Father has is the Son's, except that by which the Father is |
| 688 declares that he is the Son, and has not usurped the attribute of fatherhood. | 731 distinguished from the Son. For by using the word Father, Christ |
| 689 | 732 declares that he is the Son, and has not usurped the attribute of |
| 690 <p>2112 We have conceded that whatever the Father has the Son | 733 fatherhood.</p> |
| 691 has, but not that the Son has it in the same order as the Father. For the Son | 734 <p>2112 We have conceded that whatever the Father has the Son has, |
| 692 has as receiving from another; while the Father has as giving to another. Thus, | 735 but not that the Son has it in the same order as the Father. For |
| 693 the distinction is not in what is had, but in the order of having. Now | 736 the Son has as receiving from another; while the Father has as |
| 694 relations of this kind, that is, of fatherhood and sonship, signify a | 737 giving to another. Thus, the distinction is not in what is had, but |
| 695 distinction of order: for fatherhood signifies a giving to another and sonship | 738 in the order of having. Now relations of this kind, that is, of |
| 696 a receiving from another. | 739 fatherhood and sonship, signify a distinction of order: for |
| 697 | 740 fatherhood signifies a giving to another and sonship a receiving |
| 698 <p>2113 One might ask whether a relation is something real in | 741 from another.</p> |
| 699 the divinity. It seems that it is: for if not, then since the divine persons | 742 <p>2113 One might ask whether a relation is something real in the |
| 700 are distinguished by relations, the distinction of the persons would not be | 743 divinity. It seems that it is: for if not, then since the divine |
| 701 real. The answer to this is that in the divinity a relation is considered in | 744 persons are distinguished by relations, the distinction of the |
| 702 two ways. In one way, a relation is considered in comparison to the essence or | 745 persons would not be real. The answer to this is that in the |
| 703 person of the Father. And in this way the relation of Father is not other than | 746 divinity a relation is considered in two ways. In one way, a |
| 704 the essence or person of the Father. In the other way, a relation can be | 747 relation is considered in comparison to the essence or person of |
| 705 considered in comparison to the opposite relation, for example, to sonship. In | 748 the Father. And in this way the relation of Father is not other |
| 706 this way fatherhood is a real relation, because it signifies an order of the | 749 than the essence or person of the Father. In the other way, a |
| 707 nature which the Father gives the Son by an eternal generation. And this order | 750 relation can be considered in comparison to the opposite relation, |
| 708 is really in God. Therefore, if fatherhood is compared to the essence of the | 751 for example, to sonship. In this way fatherhood is a real relation, |
| 709 Father, all that the Father has the Son has, because fatherhood is not other | 752 because it signifies an order of the nature which the Father gives |
| 710 than the essence of the Father, but the Son does not have it in the same order, | 753 the Son by an eternal generation. And this order is really in God. |
| 711 as was said. | 754 Therefore, if fatherhood is compared to the essence of the Father, |
| 712 | 755 all that the Father has the Son has, because fatherhood is not |
| 713 <p>2114 Now he draws his conclusion, that the Holy Spirit | 756 other than the essence of the Father, but the Son does not have it |
| 714 receives from the Son. If all things which the Father has are the Son's, and | 757 in the same order, as was said.</p> |
| 715 the Son is consubstantial to the Father, it is necessary that the Holy Spirit | 758 <p>2114 Now he draws his conclusion, that the Holy Spirit receives |
| 716 proceed from the Son as he proceeds from the Father, as Hilary and Didymus | 759 from the Son. If all things which the Father has are the Son's, and |
| 717 argue.<a href="#_ftn24" name="_ftnref24">[24]</a> | 760 the Son is consubstantial to the Father, it is necessary that the |
| 718 | 761 Holy Spirit proceed from the Son as he proceeds from the Father, as |
| 719 <p>To understand this we should note that among created | 762 Hilary and Didymus argue.<a href="#_ftn24" name="_ftnref24" id= |
| 720 things in every procession or origination that by which the agent acts or gives | 763 "_ftnref24">[24]</a></p> |
| 721 what it has is the same as what the recipient receives. For instance, fire | 764 <p>To understand this we should note that among created things in |
| 722 which has been generated receives the form of fire which the generating fire | 765 every procession or origination that by which the agent acts or |
| 723 gives it by its own form. There is something similar to this in the origin of | 766 gives what it has is the same as what the recipient receives. For |
| 724 the divine persons, because that by which the Father gives his nature to the | 767 instance, fire which has been generated receives the form of fire |
| 725 Son (not by will, but by nature), is the same as that which he gives. Still | 768 which the generating fire gives it by its own form. There is |
| 726 there is an unlikeness in this way: in creatures, that which is communicated | 769 something similar to this in the origin of the divine persons, |
| 727 and that by which it is communicated is only the same in species, not the same | 770 because that by which the Father gives his nature to the Son (not |
| 728 individual; but in the divinity, what the Father gives to the Son and that by | 771 by will, but by nature), is the same as that which he gives. Still |
| 729 which he gives or communicates it is the same individual nature. | 772 there is an unlikeness in this way: in creatures, that which is |
| 730 | 773 communicated and that by which it is communicated is only the same |
| 731 <p>2115 Note that we say that the Son receives from (<i>de</i>) | 774 in species, not the same individual; but in the divinity, what the |
| 732 the substance of the Father, that is, he receives the substance of the Father; | 775 Father gives to the Son and that by which he gives or communicates |
| 733 and we say that the Holy Spirit receives from the substance of the Father and | 776 it is the same individual nature.</p> |
| 734 the Son; and that the Father, by virtue of his nature, gives his substance to | 777 <p>2115 Note that we say that the Son receives from (<i>de</i>) the |
| 735 the Son, and the Father and the Son give to the Holy Spirit. But we do not say | 778 substance of the Father, that is, he receives the substance of the |
| 736 that the Father is from (<i>de</i>) the substance of the Son, or that the | 779 Father; and we say that the Holy Spirit receives from the substance |
| 737 Father and the Son are from the substance of the Holy Spirit, because the | 780 of the Father and the Son; and that the Father, by virtue of his |
| 738 "from" <i>(de) </i>signifies consubstantiality with an order of origin. Thus, | 781 nature, gives his substance to the Son, and the Father and the Son |
| 739 what is communicated to the Holy Spirit is what is common to the Father and the | 782 give to the Holy Spirit. But we do not say that the Father is from |
| 740 Son. Now in the divinity the principle of communication must be the same as | 783 (<i>de</i>) the substance of the Son, or that the Father and the |
| 741 what is communicated. And so if what is communicated to the Holy Spirit is as | 784 Son are from the substance of the Holy Spirit, because the "from" |
| 742 essence, that which communicates must be this essence. This essence, however, | 785 <i>(de)</i> signifies consubstantiality with an order of origin. |
| 743 is common to the Father and the Son. So, if the Father gives his essence to the | 786 Thus, what is communicated to the Holy Spirit is what is common to |
| 744 Holy Spirit, the Son must also do so. For this reason he says, <b>all that the | 787 the Father and the Son. Now in the divinity the principle of |
| 745 Father has is mine. </b>And if the Holy Spirit receives from the Father, he | 788 communication must be the same as what is communicated. And so if |
| 746 will also receive from the Son. And for this reason he says, <b>therefore I | 789 what is communicated to the Holy Spirit is as essence, that which |
| 747 said that he will receive from me and declare it to you, </b>for according as | 790 communicates must be this essence. This essence, however, is common |
| 748 he receives from me, so he will show you. | 791 to the Father and the Son. So, if the Father gives his essence to |
| 749 <BR><BR><BR> | 792 the Holy Spirit, the Son must also do so. For this reason he says, |
| 750 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 5 | 793 <b>all that the Father has is mine.</b> And if the Holy Spirit |
| 751 | 794 receives from the Father, he will also receive from the Son. And |
| 752 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>16 "A little while, and you will see me no more; again a | 795 for this reason he says, <b>therefore I said that he will receive |
| 753 little while, and you will see me [because I go to the Father]." 17 Some of his | 796 from me and declare it to you,</b> for according as he receives |
| 754 disciples said to one another, "What is this that he says to us, 'A little | 797 from me, so he will show you.<br /> |
| 755 while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me', | 798 <br /> |
| 756 and, 'because I go to the Father'?" 18 They said, "What does he mean by 'a little | 799 <br /></p> |
| 757 while'? We do not know what he means." 19 Jesus knew that they wanted to ask | 800 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 5</b></p> |
| 758 him; so he said to them, "Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant | 801 <blockquote> |
| 759 by saying, 'A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, | 802 <p><b>16 "A little while, and you will see me no more; again a |
| 760 and you will see me'? 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, | 803 little while, and you will see me [because I go to the Father]." 17 |
| 761 but the world will rejoice, you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn | 804 Some of his disciples said to one another, "What is this that he |
| 762 into joy. 21 When a woman is in travail she has sorrow, because her hour has | 805 says to us, 'A little while, and you will not see me, and again a |
| 763 come; but when she is delivered of the child, she no longer remembers the | 806 little while, and you will see me', and, 'because I go to the |
| 764 anguish, for joy that a child [man] is born into the world. 22 So you have | 807 Father'?" 18 They said, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We |
| 765 sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one | 808 do not know what he means." 19 Jesus knew that they wanted to ask |
| 766 will take your joy from you."<a href="#_ftn25" name="_ftnref25">[25]</a></B></BLOCKQUOTE> | 809 him; so he said to them, "Is this what you are asking yourselves, |
| 767 | 810 what I meant by saying, 'A little while, and you will not see me, |
| 768 <p>2116 Above, our Lord explained one reason for their | 811 and again a little while, and you will see me'? 20 Truly, truly, I |
| 769 consolation, that was his promise of the Holy Spirit. Here he gives the second, | 812 say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice, |
| 770 which is that they will see him again. First, the promise that they will see | 813 you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. 21 When |
| 771 him again is made; secondly, we see the perplexity of the disciples (v 17); and | 814 a woman is in travail she has sorrow, because her hour has come; |
| 772 thirdly, their perplexity is answered (v 19). | 815 but when she is delivered of the child, she no longer remembers the |
| 773 | 816 anguish, for joy that a child [man] is born into the world. 22 So |
| 774 <p>2117 When our Lord foretold that he would leave his | 817 you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will |
| 775 disciples, he also promised that they would see him again. He insists on this | 818 rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you."<a href="#_ftn25" |
| 776 several times so that by considering the fact that he would come again they | 819 name="_ftnref25" id="_ftnref25">[25]</a></b></p> |
| 777 might better endure his absence. He actually mentions three things to console | 820 </blockquote> |
| 778 them: his absence will be brief; he will be with them again; and he will leave | 821 <p>2116 Above, our Lord explained one reason for their consolation, |
| 779 with honor. | 822 that was his promise of the Holy Spirit. Here he gives the second, |
| 780 | 823 which is that they will see him again. First, the promise that they |
| 781 <p>2118 His absence is brief because <b>a little while and you | 824 will see him again is made; secondly, we see the perplexity of the |
| 782 will see me no more, </b>so that the <b>little while </b>refers to the time | 825 disciples (v 17); and thirdly, their perplexity is answered (v |
| 783 when <b>you will see me no more. </b>It is like saying: I will be taken from | 826 19).</p> |
| 784 you by death <b>and you will see me no more</b>; but do not be sad, because the | 827 <p>2117 When our Lord foretold that he would leave his disciples, |
| 785 time during which you will not see me will be a <b>little while, </b>for I will | 828 he also promised that they would see him again. He insists on this |
| 786 rise at dawn, that is, on the third day: "Hide yourselves for a little while | 829 several times so that by considering the fact that he would come |
| 787 until the wrath is past" (Is 26:20). | 830 again they might better endure his absence. He actually mentions |
| 788 | 831 three things to console them: his absence will be brief; he will be |
| 832 with them again; and he will leave with honor.</p> | |
| 833 <p>2118 His absence is brief because <b>a little while and you will | |
| 834 see me no more,</b> so that the <b>little while</b> refers to the | |
| 835 time when <b>you will see me no more.</b> It is like saying: I will | |
| 836 be taken from you by death <b>and you will see me no more</b>; but | |
| 837 do not be sad, because the time during which you will not see me | |
| 838 will be a <b>little while,</b> for I will rise at dawn, that is, on | |
| 839 the third day: "Hide yourselves for a little while until the wrath | |
| 840 is past" (Is 26:20).</p> | |
| 789 <p>2119 Yet I will be with you again because <b>again a little | 841 <p>2119 Yet I will be with you again because <b>again a little |
| 790 while</b>, that is,<b> </b>during a brief time after the resurrection, for | 842 while</b>, that is, during a brief time after the resurrection, for |
| 791 forty days, "appearing to them during forty days" (Acts 1:3), <b>you will see | 843 forty days, "appearing to them during forty days" (Acts 1:3), |
| 792 me: </b>"Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord" (20:20). | 844 <b>you will see me:</b> "Then the disciples were glad when they saw |
| 793 | 845 the Lord" (20:20).</p> |
| 794 <p>2120 And this is because I am leaving with honor, because I | 846 <p>2120 And this is because I am leaving with honor, because I go |
| 795 go to the Father: "As they were looking on, he was lifted up" (Acts 1:9). | 847 to the Father: "As they were looking on, he was lifted up" (Acts |
| 796 | 848 1:9).</p> |
| 797 <p>Another interpretation would be | 849 <p>Another interpretation would be that the <b>little while</b> |
| 798 that the <b>little while </b>refers to the time before Christ's death, so that | 850 refers to the time before Christ's death, so that the meaning is: |
| 799 the meaning is: It will just be a <b>little while </b>until I am taken from | 851 It will just be a <b>little while</b> until I am taken from you, |
| 800 you, that is, on the morrow: "Yet a little while I am with you" (13:33). <b>And | 852 that is, on the morrow: "Yet a little while I am with you" (13:33). |
| 801 you will see me no more</b>, that is, in mortal form, because "yet a little | 853 <b>And you will see me no more</b>, that is, in mortal form, |
| 802 while, and the world will see me no more," as mortal (14:19); yet it will see | 854 because "yet a little while, and the world will see me no more," as |
| 803 him at the judgment and coming in majesty. But the disciples will see Christ | 855 mortal (14:19); yet it will see him at the judgment and coming in |
| 804 when immortal, after the resurrection, because as we read in Acts (10:40): "God | 856 majesty. But the disciples will see Christ when immortal, after the |
| 805 ... made him manifest, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God | 857 resurrection, because as we read in Acts (10:40): "God ... made him |
| 806 as witnesses." And so he adds, <b>a little while, and you will see me, </b>for | 858 manifest, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as |
| 807 I will remain in death only for a little while: "In a moment of indignation I | 859 witnesses." And so he adds, <b>a little while, and you will see |
| 808 hid my face from you for a little while" [Is 54:8]. | 860 me,</b> for I will remain in death only for a little while: "In a |
| 809 | 861 moment of indignation I hid my face from you for a little while" |
| 810 <p>Or this <b>little while </b>and we | 862 [Is 54:8].</p> |
| 811 will see him can refer to the time of our entire life until the judgment; and | 863 <p>Or this <b>little while</b> and we will see him can refer to the |
| 812 then we will see Christ at the judgment and in glory. It is called a "little | 864 time of our entire life until the judgment; and then we will see |
| 813 while" in relation to eternity: "For a thousand years in your sight are but as | 865 Christ at the judgment and in glory. It is called a "little while" |
| 814 yesterday when it is past" (Ps 90:4). <b>Because I go to the Father, </b>by my | 866 in relation to eternity: "For a thousand years in your sight are |
| 815 resurrection and ascension: "Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of | 867 but as yesterday when it is past" (Ps 90:4). <b>Because I go to the |
| 816 this world to the Father" (13:1). | 868 Father,</b> by my resurrection and ascension: "Jesus knew that his |
| 817 | 869 hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father" |
| 870 (13:1).</p> | |
| 818 <p>2121 Now we see the perplexity of the disciples: first, they | 871 <p>2121 Now we see the perplexity of the disciples: first, they |
| 819 talk it over among themselves; secondly, we see the reason for their | 872 talk it over among themselves; secondly, we see the reason for |
| 820 perplexity; and thirdly, we see their point of view and attitude. | 873 their perplexity; and thirdly, we see their point of view and |
| 821 | 874 attitude.</p> |
| 822 <p>2122 The disciples questioned one another about the Lord's | 875 <p>2122 The disciples questioned one another about the Lord's |
| 823 statement, saying, <b>What does he mean by a little while? </b>They show an | 876 statement, saying, <b>What does he mean by a little while?</b> They |
| 824 admirable respect for Christ for it was so great that they did not presume to | 877 show an admirable respect for Christ for it was so great that they |
| 825 question him. The angels do the same: "Who is this that comes from Edom, in | 878 did not presume to question him. The angels do the same: "Who is |
| 826 crimsoned garments from Bozrah" (Is 63:1). And he answers: "It is I who am | 879 this that comes from Edom, in crimsoned garments from Bozrah" (Is |
| 827 speaking of righteousness and a defender who saves you" [Is 63:1]. We see from | 880 63:1). And he answers: "It is I who am speaking of righteousness |
| 828 the words of the disciples that they did not yet have a complete understanding | 881 and a defender who saves you" [Is 63:1]. We see from the words of |
| 829 of what Christ said, either because they were still sunk in sorrow or because | 882 the disciples that they did not yet have a complete understanding |
| 830 the words themselves were obscure: "Are you also still without understanding?" | 883 of what Christ said, either because they were still sunk in sorrow |
| 831 (Mt 15:16). | 884 or because the words themselves were obscure: "Are you also still |
| 832 | 885 without understanding?" (Mt 15:16).</p> |
| 833 <p>2123 The reason for their perplexity was that Christ's | 886 <p>2123 The reason for their perplexity was that Christ's |
| 834 statements seemed to be incompatible. They understood well enough when he said, | 887 statements seemed to be incompatible. They understood well enough |
| 835 <b>you will not see me</b>, and <b>because I go to the Father</b>. But they | 888 when he said, <b>you will not see me</b>, and <b>because I go to |
| 836 were perplexed as to how they could see the same person a little while after he | 889 the Father</b>. But they were perplexed as to how they could see |
| 837 had died, for they did not yet know of the resurrection, and we read "What man | 890 the same person a little while after he had died, for they did not |
| 838 can live and never see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of | 891 yet know of the resurrection, and we read "What man can live and |
| 839 Sheol?" (Ps 89:48); "No one has been known to return from Hades" (Wis 2:1). | 892 never see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol?" |
| 840 | 893 (Ps 89:48); "No one has been known to return from Hades" (Wis |
| 841 <p>2124 This is why the disciples say, <b>What does he mean by | 894 2:1).</p> |
| 842 a little while and we will see him?</b> <b>We do not know what he means</b>, | 895 <p>2124 This is why the disciples say, <b>What does he mean by a |
| 843 they reply in an unassuming way. As Augustine remarks, when some do not | 896 little while and we will see him?</b> <b>We do not know what he |
| 844 understand the words of Scripture they belittle it, preferring their own | 897 means</b>, they reply in an unassuming way. As Augustine remarks, |
| 845 theories to the authority of Scripture. Yet others, when they do not | 898 when some do not understand the words of Scripture they belittle |
| 846 understand, unpretentiously admit their own lack of knowledge: "I am ... a man | 899 it, preferring their own theories to the authority of Scripture. |
| 847 who is weak and short-lived, with little understanding of judgment and laws" | 900 Yet others, when they do not understand, unpretentiously admit |
| 848 (Wis 9:5).<a href="#_ftn26" name="_ftnref26">[26]</a> | 901 their own lack of knowledge: "I am ... a man who is weak and |
| 849 This is what the apostles are doing here, for they do not say that Christ was | 902 short-lived, with little understanding of judgment and laws" (Wis |
| 850 wrong or that he said nothing. They ascribe their lack of understanding to | 903 9:5).<a href="#_ftn26" name="_ftnref26" id="_ftnref26">[26]</a> |
| 851 their own ignorance. | 904 This is what the apostles are doing here, for they do not say that |
| 852 | 905 Christ was wrong or that he said nothing. They ascribe their lack |
| 853 <p>2125 Now their perplexity is revealed. First, it is | 906 of understanding to their own ignorance.</p> |
| 854 acknowledged [by Christ]; secondly, it is cleared up (v 20); and thirdly Christ | 907 <p>2125 Now their perplexity is revealed. First, it is acknowledged |
| 855 presents a similar situation (v 21). | 908 [by Christ]; secondly, it is cleared up (v 20); and thirdly Christ |
| 856 | 909 presents a similar situation (v 21).</p> |
| 857 <p>2126 He does two things about the first. First, he shows how | 910 <p>2126 He does two things about the first. First, he shows how the |
| 858 the perplexity of the disciples was recognized by Christ, when he says, <b>Jesus | 911 perplexity of the disciples was recognized by Christ, when he says, |
| 859 knew</b>, by reason of his divinity, <b>that they wanted to ask him, </b>about | 912 <b>Jesus knew</b>, by reason of his divinity, <b>that they wanted |
| 860 this difficulty: "He himself knew what was in man" (2:25); "Man looks on the | 913 to ask him,</b> about this difficulty: "He himself knew what was in |
| 861 outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart" (1 Sam 16:7). Then he | 914 man" (2:25); "Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord |
| 862 shows how this recognition was expressed in words, when Christ said to them, <b>Is | 915 looks on the heart" (1 Sam 16:7). Then he shows how this |
| 863 this what you are asking yourselves ... ?</b> "I made them known; then suddenly | 916 recognition was expressed in words, when Christ said to them, <b>Is |
| 864 I did them and they came to pass" (Is 48:3). | 917 this what you are asking yourselves ... ?</b> "I made them known; |
| 865 | 918 then suddenly I did them and they came to pass" (Is 48:3).</p> |
| 866 <p>2127 Now he explains his words and removes the perplexity of | 919 <p>2127 Now he explains his words and removes the perplexity of the |
| 867 the disciples, not just repeating what he had said, but setting their minds at | 920 disciples, not just repeating what he had said, but setting their |
| 868 ease. First, he states that there will be a division of those who are sad and | 921 minds at ease. First, he states that there will be a division of |
| 869 those who are joyful; secondly, he mentions their own interior sorrow; and | 922 those who are sad and those who are joyful; secondly, he mentions |
| 870 thirdly, the joy that will follow. | 923 their own interior sorrow; and thirdly, the joy that will |
| 871 | 924 follow.</p> |
| 872 <p>2128 About the first, he says, <b>Truly, truly I say to you</b> | 925 <p>2128 About the first, he says, <b>Truly, truly I say to you</b> |
| 873 that during that little while in which you will not see me <b>you will weep</b>, | 926 that during that little while in which you will not see me <b>you |
| 874 groaning aloud in sad tones, and lament, shedding tears: "She weeps bitterly in | 927 will weep</b>, groaning aloud in sad tones, and lament, shedding |
| 875 the night," referring to the first, "tears on her cheeks" referring to the | 928 tears: "She weeps bitterly in the night," referring to the first, |
| 876 second (Lam 1:2); "Keep your voice from weeping" (Jer 31:16). | 929 "tears on her cheeks" referring to the second (Lam 1:2); "Keep your |
| 877 | 930 voice from weeping" (Jer 31:16).</p> |
| 878 <p>2129 But their interior sadness will be in contrast to the | 931 <p>2129 But their interior sadness will be in contrast to the joy |
| 879 joy of the world. Thus he says, <b>but the world will rejoice. </b>This can be | 932 of the world. Thus he says, <b>but the world will rejoice.</b> This |
| 880 understood in a particular way as referring to the time of Christ's passion, | 933 can be understood in a particular way as referring to the time of |
| 881 and then <b>the world, </b>that is, the Scribes and Pharisees, <b>will rejoice </b>that | 934 Christ's passion, and then <b>the world,</b> that is, the Scribes |
| 882 Christ is killed: "Ah, this is the day we longed for; now we have it; we see | 935 and Pharisees, <b>will rejoice</b> that Christ is killed: "Ah, this |
| 883 it!" (Lam 2:16). Or <b>the world, </b>that is the evil members of the Church, | 936 is the day we longed for; now we have it; we see it!" (Lam 2:16). |
| 884 will rejoice that the saints are persecuted: "The inhabitants of the earth will | 937 Or <b>the world,</b> that is the evil members of the Church, will |
| 885 rejoice" [Rev 17:8]. Or in a general sense, <b>the world, </b>those living | 938 rejoice that the saints are persecuted: "The inhabitants of the |
| 886 carnally, <b>will rejoice </b>in worldly things: "And behold, joy and gladness, | 939 earth will rejoice" [Rev 17:8]. Or in a general sense, <b>the |
| 887 slaying oxen and killing sheep, eating flesh and drinking wine" (Is 22:13). | 940 world,</b> those living carnally, <b>will rejoice</b> in worldly |
| 888 | 941 things: "And behold, joy and gladness, slaying oxen and killing |
| 889 <p>The sorrow of the disciples | 942 sheep, eating flesh and drinking wine" (Is 22:13).</p> |
| 890 follows, and so he says, <b>you will be sorrowful, </b>because of the | 943 <p>The sorrow of the disciples follows, and so he says, <b>you will |
| 891 sufferings you will have in this world, or rather at my being killed. This is | 944 be sorrowful,</b> because of the sufferings you will have in this |
| 892 the way the saints are saddened: by the sufferings they endure at the hands of | 945 world, or rather at my being killed. This is the way the saints are |
| 893 the world and by sin: "For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to | 946 saddened: by the sufferings they endure at the hands of the world |
| 894 salvation" (2 Cor 7:10). | 947 and by sin: "For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to |
| 895 | 948 salvation" (2 Cor 7:10).</p> |
| 896 <p>2130 Yet joy will follow this sadness, because your sorrow, which | 949 <p>2130 Yet joy will follow this sadness, because your sorrow, |
| 897 you will experience over my passion, will turn into joy, at my resurrection: | 950 which you will experience over my passion, will turn into joy, at |
| 898 "The disciples were glad when they saw the Lord" (20:20). And in general, the | 951 my resurrection: "The disciples were glad when they saw the Lord" |
| 899 sorrow of all the saints will be turned into the joy of the future life: | 952 (20:20). And in general, the sorrow of all the saints will be |
| 900 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Mt 5:4); "He that | 953 turned into the joy of the future life: "Blessed are those who |
| 901 goes forth weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of | 954 mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Mt 5:4); "He that goes forth |
| 902 joy" (Ps 126:6). For the saints weep as they sow during this time of merit, but | 955 weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts |
| 903 they will rejoice at the reaping, during the time of reward. | 956 of joy" (Ps 126:6). For the saints weep as they sow during this |
| 904 | 957 time of merit, but they will rejoice at the reaping, during the |
| 958 time of reward.</p> | |
| 905 <p>2131 Now our Lord mentions a similar case and then draws the | 959 <p>2131 Now our Lord mentions a similar case and then draws the |
| 906 parallels. The similar instance he gives is that of a woman about to give | 960 parallels. The similar instance he gives is that of a woman about |
| 907 birth. First, he mentions the sorrow she has while in labor; and secondly, her | 961 to give birth. First, he mentions the sorrow she has while in |
| 908 joy once her child is born (v 21). | 962 labor; and secondly, her joy once her child is born (v 21).</p> |
| 909 | |
| 910 <p>2132 In regard to the first he says, <b>When a woman is in | 963 <p>2132 In regard to the first he says, <b>When a woman is in |
| 911 travail she has sorrow</b>, very great sensible sorrow, <b>because her hour of | 964 travail she has sorrow</b>, very great sensible sorrow, <b>because |
| 912 pain has come</b>: "Anguish as of a woman in travail" (Ps 48:6). We can | 965 her hour of pain has come</b>: "Anguish as of a woman in travail" |
| 913 understand this pain as the pain of the passion of Christ, which was the | 966 (Ps 48:6). We can understand this pain as the pain of the passion |
| 914 greatest: "Look and see if there is any pain like my pain" [Lam 1:12]. We can | 967 of Christ, which was the greatest: "Look and see if there is any |
| 915 also see in it the pain of the saints when repentant over their sins: "Like a | 968 pain like my pain" [Lam 1:12]. We can also see in it the pain of |
| 916 woman with child, who writhes and cries out in her pangs, when she is near her | 969 the saints when repentant over their sins: "Like a woman with |
| 917 time, so were we because of you, O Lord" (Is 26:17). | 970 child, who writhes and cries out in her pangs, when she is near her |
| 918 | 971 time, so were we because of you, O Lord" (Is 26:17).</p> |
| 919 <p>2133 Now he mentions the joy when it is over. After a birth | 972 <p>2133 Now he mentions the joy when it is over. After a birth |
| 920 there is a double joy: one, because the pain is past; the other, and greater, | 973 there is a double joy: one, because the pain is past; the other, |
| 921 is over the birth of the child. This joy is greater if the child is of the male | 974 and greater, is over the birth of the child. This joy is greater if |
| 922 sex, since the male is complete, while the female is incomplete and fortuitous. | 975 the child is of the male sex, since the male is complete, while the |
| 923 "Cursed be the man who brought the news to my father, 'A son is born to you!"' | 976 female is incomplete and fortuitous. "Cursed be the man who brought |
| 924 (Jer 20:15). And in Genesis, when Sara conceived she said, "God has made laughter | 977 the news to my father, 'A son is born to you!"' (Jer 20:15). And in |
| 925 for me; everyone who hears will laugh with me" [Gen 21:6]. So he says, <b>but | 978 Genesis, when Sara conceived she said, "God has made laughter for |
| 926 when she is delivered of the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, </b>rejoicing | 979 me; everyone who hears will laugh with me" [Gen 21:6]. So he says, |
| 927 that the pain is over, but even more <b>for joy that a man is born into the | 980 <b>but when she is delivered of the child, she no longer remembers |
| 928 world.</b> | 981 the anguish,</b> rejoicing that the pain is over, but even more |
| 929 | 982 <b>for joy that a man is born into the world.</b></p> |
| 930 <p>This image is appropriate to Christ | 983 <p>This image is appropriate to Christ because by his suffering he |
| 931 because by his suffering he delivered us from the anguish of death and gave | 984 delivered us from the anguish of death and gave birth to a new man, |
| 932 birth to a new man, that is, he conferred on human nature a newness of life and | 985 that is, he conferred on human nature a newness of life and glory |
| 933 glory which were not yet known to us. Thus he does not say, "a child is born," | 986 which were not yet known to us. Thus he does not say, "a child is |
| 934 but rather <b>a man is born</b>, because Christ, in his human nature, rose from | 987 born," but rather <b>a man is born</b>, because Christ, in his |
| 935 the dead, renewed, with the newness of a child at birth. This image also fits | 988 human nature, rose from the dead, renewed, with the newness of a |
| 936 the Church militant, which walks in a newness of life; and the Church | 989 child at birth. This image also fits the Church militant, which |
| 937 triumphant, which walks in a newness of glory. He does not say, "There will be | 990 walks in a newness of life; and the Church triumphant, which walks |
| 938 no anguish," but <b>she no longer remembers the anguish, </b>because even | 991 in a newness of glory. He does not say, "There will be no anguish," |
| 939 though the saints in glory will remember the afflictions they endured, they | 992 but <b>she no longer remembers the anguish,</b> because even though |
| 940 will not experience them. | 993 the saints in glory will remember the afflictions they endured, |
| 941 | 994 they will not experience them.</p> |
| 942 <p>2134 Here he draws the parallels. As regards the present | 995 <p>2134 Here he draws the parallels. As regards the present sorrow |
| 943 sorrow the apostles were experiencing he says, <b>So you have sorrow now</b>, | 996 the apostles were experiencing he says, <b>So you have sorrow |
| 944 now being from the time of my passion, and the sorrow is over my death: "What | 997 now</b>, now being from the time of my passion, and the sorrow is |
| 945 is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk and look | 998 over my death: "What is this conversation which you are holding |
| 946 sad?" [Lk 24:17]. Or now, during your entire life, you have sorrow: "You will | 999 with each other as you walk and look sad?" [Lk 24:17]. Or now, |
| 947 weep and lament" (16:20). | 1000 during your entire life, you have sorrow: "You will weep and |
| 948 | 1001 lament" (16:20).</p> |
| 949 <p>As regards their future joy he | 1002 <p>As regards their future joy he says, <b>but I will see you |
| 950 says, <b>but I will see you again</b>. This is the same as if he said "you will | 1003 again</b>. This is the same as if he said "you will see me," |
| 951 see me," because we can see him only if he shows himself. Yet he does not say, | 1004 because we can see him only if he shows himself. Yet he does not |
| 952 "You will see me," but <b>I will see you</b>, because this showing of himself | 1005 say, "You will see me," but <b>I will see you</b>, because this |
| 953 to us springs from his compassion, which the very sight of him indicates. He | 1006 showing of himself to us springs from his compassion, which the |
| 954 says, <b>I will see you again</b>, at my resurrection and in future glory: | 1007 very sight of him indicates. He says, <b>I will see you again</b>, |
| 955 "Your eyes will see the king in his beauty" (Is 33:17). | 1008 at my resurrection and in future glory: "Your eyes will see the |
| 956 | 1009 king in his beauty" (Is 33:17).</p> |
| 957 <p>Secondly, he promises them a joyful | 1010 <p>Secondly, he promises them a joyful heart and gladness, saying, |
| 958 heart and gladness, saying, <b>and your hearts will rejoice, </b>when you see | 1011 <b>and your hearts will rejoice,</b> when you see me at my |
| 959 me at my resurrection. Thus the Church sings: "This is the day the Lord has | 1012 resurrection. Thus the Church sings: "This is the day the Lord has |
| 960 made: let us rejoice and be glad." <b>And your hearts will rejoice </b>at the | 1013 made: let us rejoice and be glad." <b>And your hearts will |
| 961 vision of my glory: "Your face will fill me with joy" [Ps 16:11]; "Then you | 1014 rejoice</b> at the vision of my glory: "Your face will fill me with |
| 962 shall see and be radiant, your heart shall thrill and rejoice" (Is 60:5). For | 1015 joy" [Ps 16:11]; "Then you shall see and be radiant, your heart |
| 963 it is natural for each one to rejoice at the sight of what is loved. Now no one | 1016 shall thrill and rejoice" (Is 60:5). For it is natural for each one |
| 964 can see the divine essence unless he loves it: "He shows it to his friend, as | 1017 to rejoice at the sight of what is loved. Now no one can see the |
| 965 it is his possession" [Job 36:33]. And so it is necessary that joy follow upon | 1018 divine essence unless he loves it: "He shows it to his friend, as |
| 966 this vision: "You shall see," knowing with your mind, "and your heart shall | 1019 it is his possession" [Job 36:33]. And so it is necessary that joy |
| 967 rejoice" (Is 66:14). This joy will even spill over on to the body when it is | 1020 follow upon this vision: "You shall see," knowing with your mind, |
| 968 glorified, and so Isaiah continues: "Your bones shall flourish like the grass"; | 1021 "and your heart shall rejoice" (Is 66:14). This joy will even spill |
| 969 "Enter into the joy of your master" (Mt 25:21). | 1022 over on to the body when it is glorified, and so Isaiah continues: |
| 970 | 1023 "Your bones shall flourish like the grass"; "Enter into the joy of |
| 971 <p>Thirdly, he promises that this joy | 1024 your master" (Mt 25:21).</p> |
| 972 will last forever, saying, <b>and no one will take your joy from you, </b>that | 1025 <p>Thirdly, he promises that this joy will last forever, saying, |
| 973 is, the joy you will have over my resurrection will not be taken from you, like | 1026 <b>and no one will take your joy from you,</b> that is, the joy you |
| 974 the Jews took your joy during my passion. And this is because "Christ rising | 1027 will have over my resurrection will not be taken from you, like the |
| 975 from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him" [Rom | 1028 Jews took your joy during my passion. And this is because "Christ |
| 976 6:9] Or, your joy in the fullness of your glory <b>no one will take from you </b>since | 1029 rising from the dead will never die again; death no longer has |
| 977 it cannot be lost and is continuous: "Everlasting joy shall be upon their | 1030 dominion over him" [Rom 6:9] Or, your joy in the fullness of your |
| 978 heads" (Is 35:10). For we will not lose this joy for ourselves by sin since our | 1031 glory <b>no one will take from you</b> since it cannot be lost and |
| 979 wills shall be fixed in the good; and no one can take this joy from us because | 1032 is continuous: "Everlasting joy shall be upon their heads" (Is |
| 980 then there will be no violence and no injuries will be inflicted on us, etc. | 1033 35:10). For we will not lose this joy for ourselves by sin since |
| 981 <BR><BR><BR> | 1034 our wills shall be fixed in the good; and no one can take this joy |
| 982 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 6 | 1035 from us because then there will be no violence and no injuries will |
| 983 | 1036 be inflicted on us, etc.<br /> |
| 984 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>23 "In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, | 1037 <br /> |
| 985 I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father [in my name], he will give it | 1038 <br /></p> |
| 986 to you in my name. 24 Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you | 1039 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 6</b></p> |
| 987 will receive, that your joy may be full."<a href="#_ftn27" name="_ftnref27" | 1040 <blockquote> |
| 988 title="">[27]</a></B></BLOCKQUOTE> | 1041 <p><b>23 "In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I |
| 989 | 1042 say to you, if you ask anything of the Father [in my name], he will |
| 990 <p>2135 Above, our Lord enlarged on two things which would | 1043 give it to you in my name. 24 Hitherto you have asked nothing in my |
| 991 comfort his apostles, the promise of the Paraclete and his own return. Here he | 1044 name; ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be |
| 992 mentions a third reason by which he comforts them, promising them access to the | 1045 full."<a href="#_ftn27" name="_ftnref27" title="" id= |
| 993 Father. First, he promises them an intimate relationship with the Father; | 1046 "_ftnref27">[27]</a></b></p> |
| 994 secondly, he gives a reason for this intimacy (v 25). He does two things about | 1047 </blockquote> |
| 995 the first: he gives them that security that comes from confidence; secondly, he | 1048 <p>2135 Above, our Lord enlarged on two things which would comfort |
| 996 encourages them to act on their confidence (v 24). He does two things with the | 1049 his apostles, the promise of the Paraclete and his own return. Here |
| 997 first: first, he rejects a need for an intercessor; secondly, he promises them | 1050 he mentions a third reason by which he comforts them, promising |
| 998 an opportunity to ask (v 23). | 1051 them access to the Father. First, he promises them an intimate |
| 999 | 1052 relationship with the Father; secondly, he gives a reason for this |
| 1053 intimacy (v 25). He does two things about the first: he gives them | |
| 1054 that security that comes from confidence; secondly, he encourages | |
| 1055 them to act on their confidence (v 24). He does two things with the | |
| 1056 first: first, he rejects a need for an intercessor; secondly, he | |
| 1057 promises them an opportunity to ask (v 23).</p> | |
| 1000 <p>2136 He says, <b>In that day you will ask nothing of me</b>. | 1058 <p>2136 He says, <b>In that day you will ask nothing of me</b>. |
| 1001 According to Augustine, where we have <i>ask</i>, the Greeks have a word which | 1059 According to Augustine, where we have <i>ask</i>, the Greeks have a |
| 1002 means two things: to ask for something, and to ask or pose a question.<a | 1060 word which means two things: to ask for something, and to ask or |
| 1003 href="#_ftn28" name="_ftnref28">[28]</a> | 1061 pose a question.<a href="#_ftn28" name="_ftnref28" id= |
| 1004 Consequently, <b>In that day you will ask nothing of me </b>can mean two | 1062 "_ftnref28">[28]</a> Consequently, <b>In that day you will ask |
| 1005 things: you will not ask me for anything, or you will not question me about | 1063 nothing of me</b> can mean two things: you will not ask me for |
| 1006 anything. | 1064 anything, or you will not question me about anything.</p> |
| 1007 | 1065 <p><b>In that day</b>. What that day is can be seen from what he |
| 1008 <p><b>In that day</b>. What that day | 1066 said before, "I will see you again" (v 22). This can be understood |
| 1009 is can be seen from what he said before, "I will see you again" (v 22). This | 1067 to be the day of his resurrection, or the day when we have the |
| 1010 can be understood to be the day of his resurrection, or the day when we have | 1068 vision of his glory.</p> |
| 1011 the vision of his glory. | 1069 <p>2137 Chrysostom understands this passage the first way.<a href= |
| 1012 | 1070 "#_ftn29" name="_ftnref29" id="_ftnref29">[29]</a> Thus, <b>In that |
| 1013 <p>2137 Chrysostom understands this passage the first way.<a | 1071 day</b>, when I arise from the dead, <b>you will ask nothing of |
| 1014 href="#_ftn29" name="_ftnref29">[29]</a> | 1072 me,</b> that is, you will not say such things as "Show us the |
| 1015 Thus, <b>In that day</b>, when I arise from the dead, <b>you will ask nothing | 1073 Father." Augustine objects to this interpretation because after the |
| 1016 of me, </b>that is, you will not say such things as "Show us the Father." | 1074 resurrection the disciples did say: "Lord, will you at this time |
| 1017 Augustine objects to this interpretation because after the resurrection the | 1075 restore the kingdom to Israel?" (Acts (1:6); and Peter poses the |
| 1018 disciples did say: "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" | 1076 question: "Lord, what about this man?" (20:21).</p> |
| 1019 (Acts (1:6); and Peter poses the question: "Lord, what about this man?" | 1077 <p>Yet one can uphold Chrysostom's explanation by saying that our |
| 1020 (20:21). | 1078 Lord calls <b>that day</b> not only the day of his resurrection, |
| 1021 | 1079 but also that day the disciples were to be taught by the Holy |
| 1022 <p>Yet one can uphold Chrysostom's | 1080 Spirit: "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will teach you all |
| 1023 explanation by saying that our Lord calls <b>that day</b> not only the day of | 1081 truth" [16:13]. And so by speaking in a vague manner of that time, |
| 1024 his resurrection, but also that day the disciples were to be taught by the Holy | 1082 our Lord also includes the coming of the Holy Spirit. It is like |
| 1025 Spirit: "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will teach you all truth" [16:13]. | 1083 saying: <b>In that day</b>, once the Holy Spirit has been given, |
| 1026 And so by speaking in a vague manner of that time, our Lord also includes the | 1084 <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, because you will know all things |
| 1027 coming of the Holy Spirit. It is like saying: <b>In that day</b>, once the Holy | 1085 by the Holy Spirit: "His anointing teaches you about everything" (1 |
| 1028 Spirit has been given, <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, because you will know | 1086 Jn 2:27). Again, according to Chrysostom, <b>In that day</b>, when |
| 1029 all things by the Holy Spirit: "His anointing teaches you about everything" (1 | 1087 the Holy Spirits comes, <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, that is, |
| 1030 Jn 2:27). Again, according to Chrysostom, <b>In that day</b>, when the Holy | 1088 you will have no need to ask me.</p> |
| 1031 Spirits comes, <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, that is, you will have no | |
| 1032 need to ask me. | |
| 1033 | |
| 1034 <p>2138 But after the resurrection did not the apostles pray to | 1089 <p>2138 But after the resurrection did not the apostles pray to |
| 1035 Christ for things? It seems so, for the Apostle says: "Three times I besought | 1090 Christ for things? It seems so, for the Apostle says: "Three times |
| 1036 the Lord," that is, Christ (2 Cor 12:8). I answer that there are two natures in | 1091 I besought the Lord," that is, Christ (2 Cor 12:8). I answer that |
| 1037 Christ: his human nature, by which he is the mediator between God and us (1 Tim | 1092 there are two natures in Christ: his human nature, by which he is |
| 1038 2:5), and his divine nature, by which he is one God with the Father. Christ, | 1093 the mediator between God and us (1 Tim 2:5), and his divine nature, |
| 1039 considered as having a human nature, was not a mediator who never united us to | 1094 by which he is one God with the Father. Christ, considered as |
| 1040 God, like some mediators who never unite extremes. So, Christ joins us to the | 1095 having a human nature, was not a mediator who never united us to |
| 1041 Father. Now to join God the Farther and to join Christ as God are the same. | 1096 God, like some mediators who never unite extremes. So, Christ joins |
| 1042 Thus he says: It is not necessary for you to use my mediation as man. Thus, <b>In | 1097 us to the Father. Now to join God the Farther and to join Christ as |
| 1043 that day you will ask nothing of me</b> as mediator, because you will have | 1098 God are the same. Thus he says: It is not necessary for you to use |
| 1044 access to God by yourselves ‑ but you will ask me as God. Although Christ | 1099 my mediation as man. Thus, <b>In that day you will ask nothing of |
| 1045 intercedes for us, as the Apostle says (Rom 8:34), still the Church does not | 1100 me</b> as mediator, because you will have access to God by |
| 1046 ask him as an intercessor. Thus we do not say, "Christ, pray for us"; but we do | 1101 yourselves ‑ but you will ask me as God. Although Christ |
| 1047 ask him as God, adhering to him as God by faith and love. | 1102 intercedes for us, as the Apostle says (Rom 8:34), still the Church |
| 1048 | 1103 does not ask him as an intercessor. Thus we do not say, "Christ, |
| 1049 <p>2139 Augustine explains this passage as referring to the day | 1104 pray for us"; but we do ask him as God, adhering to him as God by |
| 1050 of the vision of glory in this way: <b>In that day</b>, when I see you in | 1105 faith and love.</p> |
| 1051 glory, <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, that is, you will not ask me for | 1106 <p>2139 Augustine explains this passage as referring to the day of |
| 1052 anything because there will be nothing left to desire, since all goods will be | 1107 the vision of glory in this way: <b>In that day</b>, when I see you |
| 1053 ours in superabundance in our homeland: "You will fill me with joy by your | 1108 in glory, <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, that is, you will not |
| 1054 face" [Ps 16:11]; and again, "I will be satisfied when your glory appears" [Ps | 1109 ask me for anything because there will be nothing left to desire, |
| 1055 17:15].<a href="#_ftn30" name="_ftnref30">[30]</a> | 1110 since all goods will be ours in superabundance in our homeland: |
| 1056 Also, you will ask no questions because you will be filled with the knowledge | 1111 "You will fill me with joy by your face" [Ps 16:11]; and again, "I |
| 1057 of God: "In your light do we see light" (Ps 36:9). | 1112 will be satisfied when your glory appears" [Ps 17:15].<a href= |
| 1058 | 1113 "#_ftn30" name="_ftnref30" id="_ftnref30">[30]</a> Also, you will |
| 1059 <p>2140 An objection can be raised against both of these | 1114 ask no questions because you will be filled with the knowledge of |
| 1060 points. The saints do pray in our homeland: "Call now, if there is any who will | 1115 God: "In your light do we see light" (Ps 36:9).</p> |
| 1061 answer you; and turn to some of the saints" [Job 5:1]; and in 2 Maccabees | 1116 <p>2140 An objection can be raised against both of these points. |
| 1062 (15:12) we see that a saint prayed for the entire Jewish people. Nor can one | 1117 The saints do pray in our homeland: "Call now, if there is any who |
| 1063 say that the saints pray just for others and not for themselves, for we read: | 1118 will answer you; and turn to some of the saints" [Job 5:1]; and in |
| 1064 "O Sovereign Lord ... how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on | 1119 2 Maccabees (15:12) we see that a saint prayed for the entire |
| 1065 those who dwell upon the earth?" (Rev 6:10). Further, the saints ask questions: | 1120 Jewish people. Nor can one say that the saints pray just for others |
| 1066 for they will be equal to the angels (Mt 22:30), and the angels question: "Who | 1121 and not for themselves, for we read: "O Sovereign Lord ... how long |
| 1067 is the King of glory?" (Ps 24:8), and "Who is this that comes from Edom?" (Is | 1122 before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell upon |
| 1068 63:1). Therefore, the saints do question. | 1123 the earth?" (Rev 6:10). Further, the saints ask questions: for they |
| 1069 | 1124 will be equal to the angels (Mt 22:30), and the angels question: |
| 1070 <p>Two points can be made in answer to | 1125 "Who is the King of glory?" (Ps 24:8), and "Who is this that comes |
| 1071 this. The time of glory can be considered in two ways: the time of the | 1126 from Edom?" (Is 63:1). Therefore, the saints do question.</p> |
| 1072 beginning of glory, and the time of its full completion. The time of the | 1127 <p>Two points can be made in answer to this. The time of glory can |
| 1073 beginning of glory lasts until the day of judgment: for the saints receive glory | 1128 be considered in two ways: the time of the beginning of glory, and |
| 1074 in their soul, but something still remains to be received, that is, the glory | 1129 the time of its full completion. The time of the beginning of glory |
| 1075 of the body for each one, and the completion of the number of the elect. | 1130 lasts until the day of judgment: for the saints receive glory in |
| 1076 Consequently, till the day of judgment the saints can both ask for things and | 1131 their soul, but something still remains to be received, that is, |
| 1077 question, but not about what pertains to the very essence of beatitude. The | 1132 the glory of the body for each one, and the completion of the |
| 1078 time of fully complete glory is after the day of judgment, and after this | 1133 number of the elect. Consequently, till the day of judgment the |
| 1079 nothing is left to be asked for, and nothing left to be known. It is about this | 1134 saints can both ask for things and question, but not about what |
| 1080 that he says, <b>In that day, </b>of consummated glory, <b>you will ask nothing | 1135 pertains to the very essence of beatitude. The time of fully |
| 1081 of me.</b> | 1136 complete glory is after the day of judgment, and after this nothing |
| 1082 | 1137 is left to be asked for, and nothing left to be known. It is about |
| 1083 <p>The observation about the angels | 1138 this that he says, <b>In that day,</b> of consummated glory, <b>you |
| 1084 asking questions is true in his way: they do ask about the mysteries of the | 1139 will ask nothing of me.</b></p> |
| 1085 humanity of Christ and the incarnation, but they do not question about the | 1140 <p>The observation about the angels asking questions is true in his |
| 1086 divinity. | 1141 way: they do ask about the mysteries of the humanity of Christ and |
| 1087 | 1142 the incarnation, but they do not question about the divinity.</p> |
| 1088 <p>2141 Now he promises them an opportunity to ask. This is | 1143 <p>2141 Now he promises them an opportunity to ask. This is related |
| 1089 related to the above in two ways. According to Chrysostom, this refers to the | 1144 to the above in two ways. According to Chrysostom, this refers to |
| 1090 time of the resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit.<a href="#_ftn31" | 1145 the time of the resurrection and the coming of the Holy |
| 1091 name="_ftnref31">[31]</a> | 1146 Spirit.<a href="#_ftn31" name="_ftnref31" id="_ftnref31">[31]</a> |
| 1092 It is like saying: It is true that in that day of the resurrection and of the | 1147 It is like saying: It is true that in that day of the resurrection |
| 1093 Holy Spirit that you will not ask me; yet you will have my help, because you | 1148 and of the Holy Spirit that you will not ask me; yet you will have |
| 1094 will ask the Father, to whom you have access through me, <b>in my name</b>. | 1149 my help, because you will ask the Father, to whom you have access |
| 1095 | 1150 through me, <b>in my name</b>.</p> |
| 1096 <p>Augustine explains it the other | 1151 <p>Augustine explains it the other way. "In that day," of my |
| 1097 way. "In that day," of my glory," you will ask nothing of me"; but in the | 1152 glory," you will ask nothing of me"; but in the meantime, during |
| 1098 meantime, during your sorrowful pilgrimage, <b>if you ask anything of the | 1153 your sorrowful pilgrimage, <b>if you ask anything of the Father, he |
| 1099 Father, he will give it to you. </b>So according to this explanation, <b>if you | 1154 will give it to you.</b> So according to this explanation, <b>if |
| 1100 ask anything of the Father, </b>does not refer to "in that day," but to what | 1155 you ask anything of the Father,</b> does not refer to "in that |
| 1101 precedes that day.<a href="#_ftn32" name="_ftnref32">[32]</a> | 1156 day," but to what precedes that day.<a href="#_ftn32" name= |
| 1102 | 1157 "_ftnref32" id="_ftnref32">[32]</a></p> |
| 1103 <p>2142 Our Lord lays down seven conditions for good prayer. | 1158 <p>2142 Our Lord lays down seven conditions for good prayer. The |
| 1104 The first is that spiritual goods should be sought, when he says, "<b>If you | 1159 first is that spiritual goods should be sought, when he says, |
| 1105 ask anything</b>."<b> </b>For what is entirely earthly, even though it is | 1160 "<b>If you ask anything</b>." For what is entirely earthly, even |
| 1106 something in itself, is nothing when compared to spiritual goods: "I accounted | 1161 though it is something in itself, is nothing when compared to |
| 1107 wealth as nothing in comparison with her" (Wis 7:8); "I looked on the earth, | 1162 spiritual goods: "I accounted wealth as nothing in comparison with |
| 1108 and lo, it was waste and void" (Jer 4:23). But an objection: In Matthew (6:11), | 1163 her" (Wis 7:8); "I looked on the earth, and lo, it was waste and |
| 1109 our Lord teaches us to ask for temporal goods: "Give us this day our daily | 1164 void" (Jer 4:23). But an objection: In Matthew (6:11), our Lord |
| 1110 bread." I answer that a temporal good asked for in relation to a spiritual good | 1165 teaches us to ask for temporal goods: "Give us this day our daily |
| 1111 is then something. The second is that it be made with perseverance; as to this | 1166 bread." I answer that a temporal good asked for in relation to a |
| 1112 he says, <b>If you ask, </b>with perseverance: "They ought always to pray and | 1167 spiritual good is then something. The second is that it be made |
| 1113 not lose heart" (Lk 18:1); "Pray constantly" (1 Thess 5: 17). | 1168 with perseverance; as to this he says, <b>If you ask,</b> with |
| 1114 | 1169 perseverance: "They ought always to pray and not lose heart" (Lk |
| 1115 <p>Thirdly, we should pray in harmony | 1170 18:1); "Pray constantly" (1 Thess 5: 17).</p> |
| 1116 with others; he says, <b>if you</b>, in the plural, <b>ask</b>: "If two of you | 1171 <p>Thirdly, we should pray in harmony with others; he says, <b>if |
| 1117 agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father | 1172 you</b>, in the plural, <b>ask</b>: "If two of you agree on earth |
| 1118 in heaven" (Mt 18:19). Thus the Gloss says, about Romans (c 16), that it is | 1173 about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in |
| 1119 impossible for the prayers of many not to be heard. <a href="#_ftn33" | 1174 heaven" (Mt 18:19). Thus the Gloss says, about Romans (c 16), that |
| 1120 name="_ftnref33">[33]</a>Fourthly, | 1175 it is impossible for the prayers of many not to be heard. <a href= |
| 1121 it should arise from an affection like that of a child for its parents, as he | 1176 "#_ftn33" name="_ftnref33" id="_ftnref33">[33]</a>Fourthly, it |
| 1122 says, <b>the Father. </b>One who asks out of fear does not ask a father, but a | 1177 should arise from an affection like that of a child for its |
| 1123 master or an enemy: "If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to | 1178 parents, as he says, <b>the Father.</b> One who asks out of fear |
| 1124 your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things | 1179 does not ask a father, but a master or an enemy: "If you then, who |
| 1125 to those who ask him!" (Mt 7:11). | 1180 are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much |
| 1126 | 1181 more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those |
| 1127 <p>The fifth condition is that it be | 1182 who ask him!" (Mt 7:11).</p> |
| 1128 made with piety, that is, with humility: ‑ "He will regard the prayer of | 1183 <p>The fifth condition is that it be made with piety, that is, with |
| 1129 the humble and will not despise their petitions" [Ps 102:17] ‑ with | 1184 humility: ‑ "He will regard the prayer of the humble and will |
| 1130 confidence that it will be granted ‑ "Let him ask in faith, with no | 1185 not despise their petitions" [Ps 102:17] ‑ with confidence |
| 1131 doubting" (Jas 1:6) ‑ and it should be made correctly ‑ "You ask | 1186 that it will be granted ‑ "Let him ask in faith, with no |
| 1132 and do not receive, because you ask wrongly" (Jas 4:3). In regard to this he | 1187 doubting" (Jas 1:6) ‑ and it should be made correctly ‑ |
| 1133 says, <b>in my name</b>, which is the name of the Savior, in which name one | 1188 "You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly" (Jas 4:3). In |
| 1134 asks when asking for things pertaining to salvation, and when asking in that | 1189 regard to this he says, <b>in my name</b>, which is the name of the |
| 1135 way by which one can attain salvation: "There is no other name under heaven | 1190 Savior, in which name one asks when asking for things pertaining to |
| 1136 given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). | 1191 salvation, and when asking in that way by which one can attain |
| 1137 | 1192 salvation: "There is no other name under heaven given among men by |
| 1138 <p>The sixth condition is that prayer | 1193 which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).</p> |
| 1139 be made for an appropriate time, so he says, <b>he will give</b>. One should | 1194 <p>The sixth condition is that prayer be made for an appropriate |
| 1140 not stop praying if one does not immediately receive; it will be given to us | 1195 time, so he says, <b>he will give</b>. One should not stop praying |
| 1141 even if it is postponed till a better time, so as to increase our desire: "You | 1196 if one does not immediately receive; it will be given to us even if |
| 1142 give them their food in due season" (Ps 145:15). Seventhly, one should ask for | 1197 it is postponed till a better time, so as to increase our desire: |
| 1143 himself. Thus he says, <b>to you</b>, because sometimes prayers for others are | 1198 "You give them their food in due season" (Ps 145:15). Seventhly, |
| 1144 not heard because the demerits of those we ask for stand in the way: "Do not | 1199 one should ask for himself. Thus he says, <b>to you</b>, because |
| 1145 pray for this people" (Jer 7:16); "Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet | 1200 sometimes prayers for others are not heard because the demerits of |
| 1146 my heart would not turn toward this people" (Jer 15:1). | 1201 those we ask for stand in the way: "Do not pray for this people" |
| 1147 | 1202 (Jer 7:16); "Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my heart |
| 1148 <p>2143 Now he encourages them to act with the confidence he | 1203 would not turn toward this people" (Jer 15:1).</p> |
| 1149 has given them: first, he reminds them of what they lacked in the past; | 1204 <p>2143 Now he encourages them to act with the confidence he has |
| 1150 secondly, he encourages them to advance in the future, <b>ask</b>. | 1205 given them: first, he reminds them of what they lacked in the past; |
| 1151 | 1206 secondly, he encourages them to advance in the future, |
| 1152 <p>2144 What they lacked in the past was not asking; thus he | 1207 <b>ask</b>.</p> |
| 1153 says, <b>Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name</b>. But this seems to | 1208 <p>2144 What they lacked in the past was not asking; thus he says, |
| 1154 conflict with Luke (9:1) where it says that Christ gave the twelve "power and | 1209 <b>Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name</b>. But this seems |
| 1155 authority over all demons and to cure diseases"; and the same in Matthew | 1210 to conflict with Luke (9:1) where it says that Christ gave the |
| 1156 (10:1). Now they did these things by praying. Therefore, they did ask something | 1211 twelve "power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases"; |
| 1157 in the name of Christ, especially because the disciples said: "Lord, even the | 1212 and the same in Matthew (10:1). Now they did these things by |
| 1158 demons are subject to us in your name" (Lk 10:17). | 1213 praying. Therefore, they did ask something in the name of Christ, |
| 1159 | 1214 especially because the disciples said: "Lord, even the demons are |
| 1160 <p>We must say, then, that this can be | 1215 subject to us in your name" (Lk 10:17).</p> |
| 1161 explained in two ways. First, <b>Hitherto you have asked nothing, </b>that is | 1216 <p>We must say, then, that this can be explained in two ways. |
| 1162 nothing great, <b>in my name</b>. For to ask for cures for the body is a small | 1217 First, <b>Hitherto you have asked nothing,</b> that is nothing |
| 1163 matter compared to the great things they would accomplish by their prayers; nor | 1218 great, <b>in my name</b>. For to ask for cures for the body is a |
| 1164 had they yet received the Spirit of adoption to make them aspire to spiritual | 1219 small matter compared to the great things they would accomplish by |
| 1165 and heavenly things. And if you object that they did ask for something great | 1220 their prayers; nor had they yet received the Spirit of adoption to |
| 1166 when they asked before, "Lord, show us the Father" (14:8), I answer that they | 1221 make them aspire to spiritual and heavenly things. And if you |
| 1167 were not asking the Father (which is what Christ is talking about here), but | 1222 object that they did ask for something great when they asked |
| 1168 only Christ as man, trusting that as a mediator he would show them the Father. | 1223 before, "Lord, show us the Father" (14:8), I answer that they were |
| 1169 | 1224 not asking the Father (which is what Christ is talking about here), |
| 1170 <p>Another explanation: <b>if you ask | 1225 but only Christ as man, trusting that as a mediator he would show |
| 1171 anything of the Father in my name. </b>Up to now they had not asked in his name | 1226 them the Father.</p> |
| 1172 because they did not have a complete knowledge of the name of Christ. | 1227 <p>Another explanation: <b>if you ask anything of the Father in my |
| 1173 | 1228 name.</b> Up to now they had not asked in his name because they did |
| 1229 not have a complete knowledge of the name of Christ.</p> | |
| 1174 <p>2145 When he says, <b>ask, and you will receive</b>, he is | 1230 <p>2145 When he says, <b>ask, and you will receive</b>, he is |
| 1175 urging them to make progress, that is, they are now to ask: "Ask, and it will | 1231 urging them to make progress, that is, they are now to ask: "Ask, |
| 1176 be given you" (Mt 7:7). <b>Ask</b>, I say, <b>and you will receive</b>, that | 1232 and it will be given you" (Mt 7:7). <b>Ask</b>, I say, <b>and you |
| 1177 is, what you are asking for, that your joy may be full: "The seventy returned | 1233 will receive</b>, that is, what you are asking for, that your joy |
| 1178 with joy, saying, 'Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name'" (Lk | 1234 may be full: "The seventy returned with joy, saying, 'Lord, even |
| 1179 10:17). The phrase <b>that your joy may be full </b>can be taken to indicate | 1235 the demons are subject to us in your name'" (Lk 10:17). The phrase |
| 1180 the reason why their prayers are heard. Or, it can point to what they are | 1236 <b>that your joy may be full</b> can be taken to indicate the |
| 1181 praying for, so the meaning is: <b>ask, and you will receive</b>, and what you | 1237 reason why their prayers are heard. Or, it can point to what they |
| 1182 should ask for is <b>that your joy may be full.</b> | 1238 are praying for, so the meaning is: <b>ask, and you will |
| 1183 | 1239 receive</b>, and what you should ask for is <b>that your joy may be |
| 1240 full.</b></p> | |
| 1184 <p>2146 Note that the object of joy is a good that is desired. | 1241 <p>2146 Note that the object of joy is a good that is desired. |
| 1185 Since desire is a kind of movement toward a good, and joy is rest in that good, | 1242 Since desire is a kind of movement toward a good, and joy is rest |
| 1186 a person has joy when he rests in a good, now possessed, to which his desire | 1243 in that good, a person has joy when he rests in a good, now |
| 1187 was moved. And one's joy is proportionate to the good possessed. There cannot | 1244 possessed, to which his desire was moved. And one's joy is |
| 1188 be full joy in a created good because it does not give complete rest to man's | 1245 proportionate to the good possessed. There cannot be full joy in a |
| 1189 desires and yearnings. Our joy will be full when we possess that good in which | 1246 created good because it does not give complete rest to man's |
| 1190 all the goods we can desire are found superabundantly. This good is solely God | 1247 desires and yearnings. Our joy will be full when we possess that |
| 1191 "who satisfies our desire with good things" [Ps 103:5]. Therefore he says, <b>ask | 1248 good in which all the goods we can desire are found |
| 1192 </b>this, <b>that your joy may be full, </b>that is, ask to enjoy God and the | 1249 superabundantly. This good is solely God "who satisfies our desire |
| 1193 Trinity, as Augustine says, and no joy is greater: "You will fill me with joy | 1250 with good things" [Ps 103:5]. Therefore he says, <b>ask</b> this, |
| 1194 with your face" [Ps 16:11].<a href="#_ftn34" name="_ftnref34">[34]</a> | 1251 <b>that your joy may be full,</b> that is, ask to enjoy God and the |
| 1195 And why is this? Because "all good things came to me along with her," that is, | 1252 Trinity, as Augustine says, and no joy is greater: "You will fill |
| 1196 with the contemplation of divine wisdom (Wis 7:11). | 1253 me with joy with your face" [Ps 16:11].<a href="#_ftn34" name= |
| 1197 <BR><BR><BR> | 1254 "_ftnref34" id="_ftnref34">[34]</a> And why is this? Because "all |
| 1198 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 7 | 1255 good things came to me along with her," that is, with the |
| 1199 | 1256 contemplation of divine wisdom (Wis 7:11).<br /> |
| 1200 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>25 "I have said this to you in figures [proverbs]; the | 1257 <br /> |
| 1201 hour is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in figures [proverbs] but tell | 1258 <br /></p> |
| 1202 you plainly of the Father. 26 In that day you will ask in my name; and I do not | 1259 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 7</b></p> |
| 1203 say to you that I shall pray the Father for you; 27 for the Father himself | 1260 <blockquote> |
| 1204 loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from the | 1261 <p><b>25 "I have said this to you in figures [proverbs]; the hour |
| 1205 Father [from God]. 28 I came from the Father and have come into the world; | 1262 is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in figures [proverbs] |
| 1206 again, I am leaving the world and going to the Father."</B></BLOCKQUOTE> | 1263 but tell you plainly of the Father. 26 In that day you will ask in |
| 1207 | 1264 my name; and I do not say to you that I shall pray the Father for |
| 1265 you; 27 for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me | |
| 1266 and have believed that I came from the Father [from God]. 28 I came | |
| 1267 from the Father and have come into the world; again, I am leaving | |
| 1268 the world and going to the Father."</b></p> | |
| 1269 </blockquote> | |
| 1208 <p>2147 Above, our Lord promised his disciples an access and | 1270 <p>2147 Above, our Lord promised his disciples an access and |
| 1209 intimacy with the Father. Now he gives the reason for this intimacy. There are | 1271 intimacy with the Father. Now he gives the reason for this |
| 1210 two things that make a person intimate with another and foster confidence when | 1272 intimacy. There are two things that make a person intimate with |
| 1211 asking for something: knowledge and love. Thus our Lord gives these two reasons | 1273 another and foster confidence when asking for something: knowledge |
| 1212 here. The first is taken from their clear knowledge of the Father; the second, | 1274 and love. Thus our Lord gives these two reasons here. The first is |
| 1213 from his special love for them (v 26). | 1275 taken from their clear knowledge of the Father; the second, from |
| 1214 | 1276 his special love for them (v 26).</p> |
| 1215 <p>2148 He does two things about the first: first, he reminds | 1277 <p>2148 He does two things about the first: first, he reminds them |
| 1216 them of their previous imperfect knowledge of the Father; secondly, he promises | 1278 of their previous imperfect knowledge of the Father; secondly, he |
| 1217 them complete knowledge, <b>the hour is coming when I shall no longer speak to | 1279 promises them complete knowledge, <b>the hour is coming when I |
| 1218 you in proverbs.</b> | 1280 shall no longer speak to you in proverbs.</b></p> |
| 1219 | 1281 <p>Indeed, their knowledge was imperfect; so he says, <b>I have |
| 1220 <p>Indeed, their knowledge was | 1282 said this to you in proverbs.</b> A proverb, strictly speaking, is |
| 1221 imperfect; so he says, <b>I have said this to you in proverbs. </b>A proverb, | 1283 a maxim, a common expression, as "Train up a child in the way he |
| 1222 strictly speaking, is a maxim, a common expression, as "Train up a child in the | 1284 should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" (Prv |
| 1223 way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" (Prv 22:6). | 1285 22:6). Now because proverbs are sometimes not clear and are |
| 1224 Now because proverbs are sometimes not clear and are metaphorical, the word | 1286 metaphorical, the word "proverb" is sometimes used to indicate a |
| 1225 "proverb" is sometimes used to indicate a parable, which states one thing while | 1287 parable, which states one thing while actually meaning something |
| 1226 actually meaning something else. This is the case here, and "proverb" should be | 1288 else. This is the case here, and "proverb" should be taken to mean |
| 1227 taken to mean parable. | 1289 parable.</p> |
| 1228 | 1290 <p>2149 The statement, <b>I have said this to you in proverbs,</b> |
| 1229 <p>2149 The statement, <b>I have said this to you in proverbs, </b>can | 1291 can be taken in four ways. The first is literal, and refers to what |
| 1230 be taken in four ways. The first is literal, and refers to what he had said | 1292 he had said immediately before this. Then the sense is: I said to |
| 1231 immediately before this. Then the sense is: I said to you that hitherto you | 1293 you that hitherto you have asked nothing in my name, and that you |
| 1232 have asked nothing in my name, and that you will ask in my name, and <b>I have | 1294 will ask in my name, and <b>I have said this to you in |
| 1233 said this to you in proverbs, </b>and obscurely. But <b>the hour is coming </b>when | 1295 proverbs,</b> and obscurely. But <b>the hour is coming</b> when |
| 1234 what I said obscurely I will say plainly. Thus he adds: "the Father himself | 1296 what I said obscurely I will say plainly. Thus he adds: "the Father |
| 1235 loves you," and "I came from the Father and have come into the world." This | 1297 himself loves you," and "I came from the Father and have come into |
| 1236 seems to be the way the apostles understood it because when they heard him say | 1298 the world." This seems to be the way the apostles understood it |
| 1237 these things they said, "Ah, now you are speaking plainly, and not in proverbs" | 1299 because when they heard him say these things they said, "Ah, now |
| 1238 (16:29). | 1300 you are speaking plainly, and not in proverbs" (16:29).</p> |
| 1239 | |
| 1240 <p>2150 In the second way, <b>I have said this to you in | 1301 <p>2150 In the second way, <b>I have said this to you in |
| 1241 proverbs, </b>refers to everything which is read in this Gospel about the | 1302 proverbs,</b> refers to everything which is read in this Gospel |
| 1242 teaching of Christ. Then the next statement, <b>the hour is coming when I shall | 1303 about the teaching of Christ. Then the next statement, <b>the hour |
| 1243 no longer speak to you in proverbs, </b>would refer to the time of glory. For | 1304 is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in proverbs,</b> |
| 1244 now we see in a mirror, in an obscure manner, since what we are told about God | 1305 would refer to the time of glory. For now we see in a mirror, in an |
| 1245 is presented to us in proverbs. But in our homeland we will see "face to face," | 1306 obscure manner, since what we are told about God is presented to us |
| 1246 as we read in 1 Corinthians (13:12). Therefore, we will then be plainly told of | 1307 in proverbs. But in our homeland we will see "face to face," as we |
| 1247 the Father, and not in proverbs. He says, <b>of the Father</b>, because no one | 1308 read in 1 Corinthians (13:12). Therefore, we will then be plainly |
| 1248 can see the Father in that glory unless the Son reveals him: "No one knows the | 1309 told of the Father, and not in proverbs. He says, <b>of the |
| 1249 Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him" (Mt | 1310 Father</b>, because no one can see the Father in that glory unless |
| 1250 11:27). For the Son is the true light, and gives us the light by which we can | 1311 the Son reveals him: "No one knows the Father except the Son and |
| 1251 see the Father: "I am the light of the world" (8:12). | 1312 any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him" (Mt 11:27). For the |
| 1252 | 1313 Son is the true light, and gives us the light by which we can see |
| 1253 <p>2151 But the next statement, <b>in that day you will ask in | 1314 the Father: "I am the light of the world" (8:12).</p> |
| 1254 my name, </b>does not fit this [second] explanation. For if that hour is the | 1315 <p>2151 But the next statement, <b>in that day you will ask in my |
| 1255 time of glory, we will not ask for anything because our desires will be | 1316 name,</b> does not fit this [second] explanation. For if that hour |
| 1256 satisfied with good. Accordingly, there are two other meanings. According to | 1317 is the time of glory, we will not ask for anything because our |
| 1257 Chrysostom the sense is this: <b>I have said this to you, </b>that is, what I | 1318 desires will be satisfied with good. Accordingly, there are two |
| 1258 have just said, <b>in proverbs</b>, that is, in veiled language, not entirely | 1319 other meanings. According to Chrysostom the sense is this: <b>I |
| 1259 expressing all that you should know about me and the Father, because "I have yet | 1320 have said this to you,</b> that is, what I have just said, <b>in |
| 1260 many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now" (16:12). But <b>the | 1321 proverbs</b>, that is, in veiled language, not entirely expressing |
| 1261 hour is coming, </b>that is, when I have arisen from the dead, <b>when I shall | 1322 all that you should know about me and the Father, because "I have |
| 1262 no longer speak to you in proverbs, </b>that is, obscurely and in figures, <b>but | 1323 yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now" |
| 1263 tell you plainly of the Father.</b><a href="#_ftn35" name="_ftnref35">[35]</a><b> | 1324 (16:12). But <b>the hour is coming,</b> that is, when I have arisen |
| 1264 </b>Indeed, during those forty days during which he appeared to them, he taught | 1325 from the dead, <b>when I shall no longer speak to you in |
| 1265 them many mysteries and told many things about himself and the Father. Further, | 1326 proverbs,</b> that is, obscurely and in figures, <b>but tell you |
| 1266 they had been raised to higher things by their faith in the resurrection, | 1327 plainly of the Father.</b><a href="#_ftn35" name="_ftnref35" id= |
| 1267 firmly believing that Christ was the true God. So we read that Christ was | 1328 "_ftnref35">[35]</a>Indeed, during those forty days during which he |
| 1268 "speaking of the kingdom of God" to them (Acts 1:3), and that "He opened their | 1329 appeared to them, he taught them many mysteries and told many |
| 1269 minds to understand the scriptures" (Lk 24:45). | 1330 things about himself and the Father. Further, they had been raised |
| 1270 | 1331 to higher things by their faith in the resurrection, firmly |
| 1271 <p>2152 The other reading is given by Augustine, and is this.<a | 1332 believing that Christ was the true God. So we read that Christ was |
| 1272 href="#_ftn36" name="_ftnref36">[36]</a> | 1333 "speaking of the kingdom of God" to them (Acts 1:3), and that "He |
| 1273 When Christ said <b>I have said this to you in proverbs</b>, our Lord is | 1334 opened their minds to understand the scriptures" (Lk 24:45).</p> |
| 1274 promising to make them spiritual. There is a difference between one who is | 1335 <p>2152 The other reading is given by Augustine, and is |
| 1275 spiritual and one who is sensual: a sensual person understands spiritual words | 1336 this.<a href="#_ftn36" name="_ftnref36" id="_ftnref36">[36]</a> |
| 1276 as proverbs, not because they were spoken as proverbs, but because the mind of | 1337 When Christ said <b>I have said this to you in proverbs</b>, our |
| 1277 such a person cannot rise above material things, and spiritual things are | 1338 Lord is promising to make them spiritual. There is a difference |
| 1278 hidden (1 Cor 2:14). But one who is spiritual understands spiritual words as | 1339 between one who is spiritual and one who is sensual: a sensual |
| 1279 spiritual. At the beginning, the disciples themselves were sensual, and what was | 1340 person understands spiritual words as proverbs, not because they |
| 1280 told them they found obscure, and took as proverbs. But after they were made | 1341 were spoken as proverbs, but because the mind of such a person |
| 1281 spiritual by Christ and had been taught by the Holy Spirit, they clearly | 1342 cannot rise above material things, and spiritual things are hidden |
| 1282 understood spiritual words as spiritual. And so Christ says, <b>I have said | 1343 (1 Cor 2:14). But one who is spiritual understands spiritual words |
| 1283 this to you in proverbs, </b>that is, you understood what I said as proverbs. | 1344 as spiritual. At the beginning, the disciples themselves were |
| 1284 But<b> the hour is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in proverbs: </b>"And | 1345 sensual, and what was told them they found obscure, and took as |
| 1285 we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed | 1346 proverbs. But after they were made spiritual by Christ and had been |
| 1286 into his likeness" (2 Cor 3:18). | 1347 taught by the Holy Spirit, they clearly understood spiritual words |
| 1287 | 1348 as spiritual. And so Christ says, <b>I have said this to you in |
| 1349 proverbs,</b> that is, you understood what I said as proverbs. But | |
| 1350 <b>the hour is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in | |
| 1351 proverbs:</b> "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory | |
| 1352 of the Lord, are being changed into his likeness" (2 Cor 3:18).</p> | |
| 1288 <p>2153 Now we see the second reason why they should have | 1353 <p>2153 Now we see the second reason why they should have |
| 1289 confidence, and it is based on the Father's love for the disciples: first, he | 1354 confidence, and it is based on the Father's love for the disciples: |
| 1290 shows the Father's love for them; secondly, the intimacy of the Father with the | 1355 first, he shows the Father's love for them; secondly, the intimacy |
| 1291 Son, I came from the Father. He does two things with the first: first, he | 1356 of the Father with the Son, I came from the Father. He does two |
| 1292 repeats a promise he made to them; secondly, he gives the reason for what was | 1357 things with the first: first, he repeats a promise he made to them; |
| 1293 promised, <b>for the Father himself loves you.</b> | 1358 secondly, he gives the reason for what was promised, <b>for the |
| 1294 | 1359 Father himself loves you.</b></p> |
| 1295 <p>2154 He does two things with the first: he repeats one of | 1360 <p>2154 He does two things with the first: he repeats one of his |
| 1296 his promises; secondly, he promises that they will have confidence when they | 1361 promises; secondly, he promises that they will have confidence when |
| 1297 pray. | 1362 they pray.</p> |
| 1298 | 1363 <p>He says, <b>In that day</b>, when I tell you plainly of the |
| 1299 <p>He says, <b>In that day</b>, when I | 1364 Father, <b>you will ask in my name;</b> for when you plainly know |
| 1300 tell you plainly of the Father, <b>you will ask in my name; </b>for when you | 1365 the Father you will know that I am equal to him and of the same |
| 1301 plainly know the Father you will know that I am equal to him and of the same | 1366 essence, and that it is through me that you can approach or have |
| 1302 essence, and that it is through me that you can approach or have access to him. | 1367 access to him. To have this hope of approaching or having access to |
| 1303 To have this hope of approaching or having access to the Father through Christ | 1368 the Father through Christ is what is meant by asking in the name of |
| 1304 is what is meant by asking in the name of Christ: "Some trust in chariots, and | 1369 Christ: "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses. But we will |
| 1305 some in horses. But we will call upon the name of the Lord our God" [Ps 20:7]. | 1370 call upon the name of the Lord our God" [Ps 20:7]. But Christ is |
| 1306 But Christ is silent about asking the Father for them; he says, <b>I do not say | 1371 silent about asking the Father for them; he says, <b>I do not say |
| 1307 to you that I shall pray the Father for you.</b> | 1372 to you that I shall pray the Father for you.</b></p> |
| 1308 | |
| 1309 <p>2155 But doesn't Christ pray for us? Certainly: "We have an | 1373 <p>2155 But doesn't Christ pray for us? Certainly: "We have an |
| 1310 advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" (1 Jn 2:1); "He is able for | 1374 advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" (1 Jn 2:1); |
| 1311 all time to save those who draw near to God through him" (Heb 7:25). According | 1375 "He is able for all time to save those who draw near to God through |
| 1312 to Augustine, Christ says this so the disciples will not think that Christ, | 1376 him" (Heb 7:25). According to Augustine, Christ says this so the |
| 1313 since he is a man, is limited to interceding for them.<a href="#_ftn37" | 1377 disciples will not think that Christ, since he is a man, is limited |
| 1314 name="_ftnref37">[37]</a> | 1378 to interceding for them.<a href="#_ftn37" name="_ftnref37" id= |
| 1315 So in that day when I tell you plainly, you will not only ask in my name, but | 1379 "_ftnref37">[37]</a> So in that day when I tell you plainly, you |
| 1316 you will know that I am one with the Father, and not just an intercessor, but | 1380 will not only ask in my name, but you will know that I am one with |
| 1317 in addition to interceding, I, as God, will hear your prayer. | 1381 the Father, and not just an intercessor, but in addition to |
| 1318 | 1382 interceding, I, as God, will hear your prayer.</p> |
| 1319 <p>According to Chrysostom, however, | 1383 <p>According to Chrysostom, however, Christ probably says this so |
| 1320 Christ probably says this so the disciples will not believe that they are to | 1384 the disciples will not believe that they are to ask through the Son |
| 1321 ask through the Son as if they could not approach the Father directly.<a | 1385 as if they could not approach the Father directly.<a href="#_ftn38" |
| 1322 href="#_ftn38" name="_ftnref38">[38]</a> | 1386 name="_ftnref38" id="_ftnref38">[38]</a> He is saying in effect: At |
| 1323 He is saying in effect: At present you come to me to intercede for you. But in | 1387 present you come to me to intercede for you. But in that day you |
| 1324 that day you will have such confidence in the Father that you will be able to | 1388 will have such confidence in the Father that you will be able to |
| 1325 ask the Father in my name, without needing another to intercede for you. | 1389 ask the Father in my name, without needing another to intercede for |
| 1326 | 1390 you.</p> |
| 1327 <p>2156 But the apostles did need Christ, as man, to intercede, | 1391 <p>2156 But the apostles did need Christ, as man, to intercede, |
| 1328 didn't they? If not, then since he does intercede, his intercession is | 1392 didn't they? If not, then since he does intercede, his intercession |
| 1329 superfluous. We should say that Christ intercedes for them not as though they | 1393 is superfluous. We should say that Christ intercedes for them not |
| 1330 were strangers and had no access to the Father, but he makes their prayers more | 1394 as though they were strangers and had no access to the Father, but |
| 1331 effective. | 1395 he makes their prayers more effective.</p> |
| 1332 | |
| 1333 <p>2157 Here he gives the reason for the promise, which is the | 1396 <p>2157 Here he gives the reason for the promise, which is the |
| 1334 Father's love for them: and first, he mentions the Father's love; secondly, the | 1397 Father's love for them: and first, he mentions the Father's love; |
| 1335 proof of this love, <b>because you have loved me.</b> | 1398 secondly, the proof of this love, <b>because you have loved |
| 1336 | 1399 me.</b></p> |
| 1337 <p>2158 He says: <b>I do not say to you that I shall pray the | 1400 <p>2158 He says: <b>I do not say to you that I shall pray the |
| 1338 Father for you, </b>for then it might seem that the Father did not love them. | 1401 Father for you,</b> for then it might seem that the Father did not |
| 1339 Assuredly, <b>the Father himself, </b>who loves all things by willing them the | 1402 love them. Assuredly, <b>the Father himself,</b> who loves all |
| 1340 goods of nature ‑ "For you love all things that exist, and have loathing | 1403 things by willing them the goods of nature ‑ "For you love |
| 1341 for none of the things which you have made" (Wis 11:26) ‑ loves you, | 1404 all things that exist, and have loathing for none of the things |
| 1342 apostles and saints, with an exceptional love, by willing you the highest good, | 1405 which you have made" (Wis 11:26) ‑ loves you, apostles and |
| 1343 that is, himself. "He loved his people: all those consecrated to him were in | 1406 saints, with an exceptional love, by willing you the highest good, |
| 1344 his hand" (Deut 33:3), because he loved them that much. "The souls of the | 1407 that is, himself. "He loved his people: all those consecrated to |
| 1345 righteous are in the hand of God" (Wis 3:1). | 1408 him were in his hand" (Deut 33:3), because he loved them that much. |
| 1346 | 1409 "The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God" (Wis 3:1).</p> |
| 1347 <p>2159 He proves this from two facts, from the love of the | 1410 <p>2159 He proves this from two facts, from the love of the |
| 1348 disciples for Christ, and from their faith. With regard to the first he says, <b>because | 1411 disciples for Christ, and from their faith. With regard to the |
| 1349 you have loved me</b>. This proof does not give the cause [why the Father loves | 1412 first he says, <b>because you have loved me</b>. This proof does |
| 1350 them], for we read, "Not as though we had loved God, but because he has first | 1413 not give the cause [why the Father loves them], for we read, "Not |
| 1351 loved us" [1 Jn 4:10]. Rather, it gives a sign [of God's love for them], for | 1414 as though we had loved God, but because he has first loved us" [1 |
| 1352 the fact that we love God is a sign that he loves us, for our being able to | 1415 Jn 4:10]. Rather, it gives a sign [of God's love for them], for the |
| 1353 love God is a gift from God: "God's love has been poured into our hearts | 1416 fact that we love God is a sign that he loves us, for our being |
| 1354 through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us" (Rom 5:5); "He who loves me | 1417 able to love God is a gift from God: "God's love has been poured |
| 1355 will be loved by my Father" (14:21). | 1418 into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us" |
| 1356 | 1419 (Rom 5:5); "He who loves me will be loved by my Father" |
| 1357 <p> Referring to the second he says, <b>and have | 1420 (14:21).</p> |
| 1358 believed that I came from the Father: </b>"Without faith it is impossible to | 1421 <p>Referring to the second he says, <b>and have believed that I |
| 1359 please God" [Heb 11:6]. Our faith is due to God's love for us, for "it is the | 1422 came from the Father:</b> "Without faith it is impossible to please |
| 1360 gift of God" (Eph 2:8). Now a gift is not given except through the love of the | 1423 God" [Heb 11:6]. Our faith is due to God's love for us, for "it is |
| 1361 giver. To believe in and to love Christ insofar as he comes forth from God is a | 1424 the gift of God" (Eph 2:8). Now a gift is not given except through |
| 1362 clear sign of one's love for God, since that in virtue of which something is | 1425 the love of the giver. To believe in and to love Christ insofar as |
| 1363 such is itself even more so. Therefore, when one loves Christ, who came forth | 1426 he comes forth from God is a clear sign of one's love for God, |
| 1364 from God, this love is particularly traced back to God the Father; but this is | 1427 since that in virtue of which something is such is itself even more |
| 1365 not so when one loves Christ precisely as human. | 1428 so. Therefore, when one loves Christ, who came forth from God, this |
| 1366 | 1429 love is particularly traced back to God the Father; but this is not |
| 1367 <p>2160 Because he had mentioned his coming forth from the | 1430 so when one loves Christ precisely as human.</p> |
| 1368 Father, he now comments more fully on it, saying, <b>I came </b><i>(exivi, </i>came | 1431 <p>2160 Because he had mentioned his coming forth from the Father, |
| 1369 forth) <b>from the Father and have come </b><i>(veni) </i><b>into the world. </b>This | 1432 he now comments more fully on it, saying, <b>I came</b> |
| 1370 shows his intimacy with the Father. He first mentions his coming forth from the | 1433 <i>(exivi,</i> came forth) <b>from the Father and have come</b> |
| 1371 Father; and secondly, his return to the Father (v 28). | 1434 <i>(veni)</i> <b>into the world.</b> This shows his intimacy with |
| 1372 | 1435 the Father. He first mentions his coming forth from the Father; and |
| 1373 <p>2161 The Son proceeds or comes from the Father in two ways: | 1436 secondly, his return to the Father (v 28).</p> |
| 1374 one is eternal, the other temporal. He refers to the eternal procession when he | 1437 <p>2161 The Son proceeds or comes from the Father in two ways: one |
| 1375 says, <b>I came </b>(came forth, <i>exivi)<b> </b></i><b>from the Father</b>, | 1438 is eternal, the other temporal. He refers to the eternal procession |
| 1376 eternally<b> </b>begotten from him. | 1439 when he says, <b>I came</b> (came forth, <i>exivi) </i><b>from the |
| 1377 | 1440 Father</b>, eternally begotten from him.</p> |
| 1378 <p>Everything which comes forth from | 1441 <p>Everything which comes forth from another was first in it. There |
| 1379 another was first in it. There are three ways one thing can be in something | 1442 are three ways one thing can be in something else. First, as what |
| 1380 else. First, as what is contained is in its container; second, as a part in | 1443 is contained is in its container; second, as a part in some whole; |
| 1381 some whole; thirdly, as an accident in its subject and as an effect in its | 1444 thirdly, as an accident in its subject and as an effect in its |
| 1382 cause. What comes forth is in that from which it comes forth in one of these | 1445 cause. What comes forth is in that from which it comes forth in one |
| 1383 ways. In the first two ways, what comes forth remains the same individual it | 1446 of these ways. In the first two ways, what comes forth remains the |
| 1384 was. For example, what comes from the keg is the very same wine that was in the | 1447 same individual it was. For example, what comes from the keg is the |
| 1385 keg; and the very same part that was in the whole comes from the whole. In the | 1448 very same wine that was in the keg; and the very same part that was |
| 1386 other two ways [the third member] what comes forth is not the same individual. | 1449 in the whole comes from the whole. In the other two ways [the third |
| 1387 Now none of these ways apply to God: for since God is entirely simple, and is | 1450 member] what comes forth is not the same individual. Now none of |
| 1388 in some place only metaphorically speaking, we cannot say that the Son is in | 1451 these ways apply to God: for since God is entirely simple, and is |
| 1389 God like some part, or that the Son is contained in a container. Rather, the | 1452 in some place only metaphorically speaking, we cannot say that the |
| 1390 Son is in the Father by a oneness of essence: "I and the Father are one" | 1453 Son is in God like some part, or that the Son is contained in a |
| 1391 (10:30). For the entire essence of the Father is the entire essence of the Son, | 1454 container. Rather, the Son is in the Father by a oneness of |
| 1392 and vice versa. Consequently, the Son does not come forth from the Father in | 1455 essence: "I and the Father are one" (10:30). For the entire essence |
| 1393 the previously mentioned ways. For when a part comes from the whole, it is | 1456 of the Father is the entire essence of the Son, and vice versa. |
| 1394 distinct from the whole in essence: for when a part comes from the whole it | 1457 Consequently, the Son does not come forth from the Father in the |
| 1395 becomes a being in act, while in the whole it was only a being in potency. | 1458 previously mentioned ways. For when a part comes from the whole, it |
| 1396 Likewise, what comes from being contained in some container now occupies a | 1459 is distinct from the whole in essence: for when a part comes from |
| 1397 different place than it did. But the Son does not come forth from the Father to | 1460 the whole it becomes a being in act, while in the whole it was only |
| 1398 occupy a different place because he fills all things, "Do I not fill heaven and | 1461 a being in potency. Likewise, what comes from being contained in |
| 1399 earth?" (Jer 23:24). Nor is the Son split off from the Father because the | 1462 some container now occupies a different place than it did. But the |
| 1400 Father cannot be divided. Rather, the Son comes forth by reason of a | 1463 Son does not come forth from the Father to occupy a different place |
| 1401 distinction in person. Thus, insofar as the coming forth of the Son presupposes | 1464 because he fills all things, "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" (Jer |
| 1402 some kind of existing in another, this indicates a unity of essence; while | 1465 23:24). Nor is the Son split off from the Father because the Father |
| 1403 insofar as there is a certain coming forth, a distinction in person is | 1466 cannot be divided. Rather, the Son comes forth by reason of a |
| 1404 indicated. "His coming forth is from the highest heaven," that is, from God the | 1467 distinction in person. Thus, insofar as the coming forth of the Son |
| 1405 Father [Ps 19:6]; "You are my son, born before the day‑star rises" [Ps | 1468 presupposes some kind of existing in another, this indicates a |
| 1406 110:3]. | 1469 unity of essence; while insofar as there is a certain coming forth, |
| 1407 | 1470 a distinction in person is indicated. "His coming forth is from the |
| 1408 <p>In material things, what comes | 1471 highest heaven," that is, from God the Father [Ps 19:6]; "You are |
| 1409 forth from another is no longer in it, since it comes from it by a separation | 1472 my son, born before the day‑star rises" [Ps 110:3].</p> |
| 1410 from it in place or in essence. This is not the kind of coming forth we have | 1473 <p>In material things, what comes forth from another is no longer |
| 1411 here, for the Son came forth from the Father from all eternity in such a way | 1474 in it, since it comes from it by a separation from it in place or |
| 1412 that the Son is still in the Father from all eternity. And so when the Son is | 1475 in essence. This is not the kind of coming forth we have here, for |
| 1413 in the Father, he comes forth, and when the Son comes forth he is in the | 1476 the Son came forth from the Father from all eternity in such a way |
| 1414 Father: so the Son is always in the Father and always coming forth from the | 1477 that the Son is still in the Father from all eternity. And so when |
| 1415 Father. | 1478 the Son is in the Father, he comes forth, and when the Son comes |
| 1416 | 1479 forth he is in the Father: so the Son is always in the Father and |
| 1480 always coming forth from the Father.</p> | |
| 1417 <p>2162 He mentions his temporal coming when he says, <b>I have | 1481 <p>2162 He mentions his temporal coming when he says, <b>I have |
| 1418 come into the world.</b> Just as the Son's coming forth from the Father from | 1482 come into the world.</b> Just as the Son's coming forth from the |
| 1419 eternity does not involve a change of place, neither does his coming into the | 1483 Father from eternity does not involve a change of place, neither |
| 1420 world imply a change of place. Since the Father is in the Son and the Son is in | 1484 does his coming into the world imply a change of place. Since the |
| 1421 the Father, then just as the Father fills all things, so does the Son; nor is | 1485 Father is in the Son and the Son is in the Father, then just as the |
| 1422 there any place to go. Thus the Son is said to have come into the world because | 1486 Father fills all things, so does the Son; nor is there any place to |
| 1423 he assumed a human nature, which had its origin from the world as far as its body | 1487 go. Thus the Son is said to have come into the world because he |
| 1424 was concerned. But the Son did not move to a new place. "He came to his own | 1488 assumed a human nature, which had its origin from the world as far |
| 1425 home, and his own people received him not" (1:11). | 1489 as its body was concerned. But the Son did not move to a new place. |
| 1426 | 1490 "He came to his own home, and his own people received him not" |
| 1491 (1:11).</p> | |
| 1427 <p>2163 Then when he says, <b>again, I am leaving the world and | 1492 <p>2163 Then when he says, <b>again, I am leaving the world and |
| 1428 going to the Father, </b>he speaks of his return to the Father. First he mentions | 1493 going to the Father,</b> he speaks of his return to the Father. |
| 1429 his leaving the world, <b>again, I am leaving the world</b>, but not ceasing to | 1494 First he mentions his leaving the world, <b>again, I am leaving the |
| 1430 govern us by his providence, because he is always governing the world together | 1495 world</b>, but not ceasing to govern us by his providence, because |
| 1431 with the Father, and he is always with the faithful by the help of his grace: | 1496 he is always governing the world together with the Father, and he |
| 1432 "I am with you always, to the close of the age" (Mt 28:20). Rather, he left the | 1497 is always with the faithful by the help of his grace: "I am with |
| 1433 world by withdrawing from the physical sight of the worldly. | 1498 you always, to the close of the age" (Mt 28:20). Rather, he left |
| 1434 | 1499 the world by withdrawing from the physical sight of the |
| 1435 <p>Secondly, he mentions his return to | 1500 worldly.</p> |
| 1436 the Father when he says, <b>and going to the Father, </b>whom he had never | 1501 <p>Secondly, he mentions his return to the Father when he says, |
| 1437 left. He goes insofar as he offered himself to the Father in his passion: | 1502 <b>and going to the Father,</b> whom he had never left. He goes |
| 1438 "Christ ... gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God" | 1503 insofar as he offered himself to the Father in his passion: "Christ |
| 1439 (Eph 5:2). Again, he goes to the Father insofar as by his resurrection his | 1504 ... gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to |
| 1440 human nature became like the Father in its immortality: "the life he lives he | 1505 God" (Eph 5:2). Again, he goes to the Father insofar as by his |
| 1441 lives to God" (Rom 6:10). Further, he goes to the Father by ascending into the | 1506 resurrection his human nature became like the Father in its |
| 1442 heavens where he shines in a special way with divine glory: "So then the Lord | 1507 immortality: "the life he lives he lives to God" (Rom 6:10). |
| 1443 Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the | 1508 Further, he goes to the Father by ascending into the heavens where |
| 1444 right hand of God" (Mt 16:19); "But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none | 1509 he shines in a special way with divine glory: "So then the Lord |
| 1445 of you asks me, 'Where are you going?'" | 1510 Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and |
| 1446 <BR><BR><BR> | 1511 sat down at the right hand of God" (Mt 16:19); "But now I am going |
| 1447 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 8 | 1512 to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you |
| 1448 | 1513 going?'"<br /> |
| 1449 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>29 His disciples said, "Ah, now you are speaking plainly, | 1514 <br /> |
| 1450 not in any figure [proverb]! 30 Now we know that you know all things, and need | 1515 <br /></p> |
| 1451 none to question you; by this we believe that you came from God." 31 Jesus | 1516 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 8</b></p> |
| 1452 answered them, "Do you now believe? 32 The hour is coming, indeed it has come, | 1517 <blockquote> |
| 1453 when you will be scattered, every man to his home, and will leave me alone; yet | 1518 <p><b>29 His disciples said, "Ah, now you are speaking plainly, not |
| 1454 I am not alone, for the Father is with me. 33 I have said this to you, that in | 1519 in any figure [proverb]! 30 Now we know that you know all things, |
| 1455 me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, | 1520 and need none to question you; by this we believe that you came |
| 1456 I have overcome the world."</B></BLOCKQUOTE> | 1521 from God." 31 Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe? 32 The hour |
| 1457 | 1522 is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, every |
| 1458 <p>2164 After these consoling words spoken to the apostles, we | 1523 man to his home, and will leave me alone; yet I am not alone, for |
| 1459 now see their effect on them: first, their reaction is given; secondly, we see | 1524 the Father is with me. 33 I have said this to you, that in me you |
| 1460 their condition; and thirdly, we see the intention of Christ, <b>I have said | 1525 may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good |
| 1461 this to you, that </b>... The reaction of the disciples is a profession of | 1526 cheer, I have overcome the world."</b></p> |
| 1462 faith, <b>Ah, now you are speaking plainly </b>... They profess three things | 1527 </blockquote> |
| 1463 about Christ: the clarity of his teaching, the certitude of his knowledge, and | 1528 <p>2164 After these consoling words spoken to the apostles, we now |
| 1464 his divine origin. | 1529 see their effect on them: first, their reaction is given; secondly, |
| 1465 | 1530 we see their condition; and thirdly, we see the intention of |
| 1531 Christ, <b>I have said this to you, that</b> ... The reaction of | |
| 1532 the disciples is a profession of faith, <b>Ah, now you are speaking | |
| 1533 plainly</b> ... They profess three things about Christ: the clarity | |
| 1534 of his teaching, the certitude of his knowledge, and his divine | |
| 1535 origin.</p> | |
| 1466 <p>2165 They profess the clarity of his teaching when they say, | 1536 <p>2165 They profess the clarity of his teaching when they say, |
| 1467 <b>Now you are speaking plainly, not in any proverb! </b>If we consider this | 1537 <b>Now you are speaking plainly, not in any proverb!</b> If we |
| 1468 with attention we see that there is scarcely any other place in sacred | 1538 consider this with attention we see that there is scarcely any |
| 1469 scripture where the origin of Christ is so openly expressed as here, when he | 1539 other place in sacred scripture where the origin of Christ is so |
| 1470 says, "I shall tell you plainly of the Father," and "I came forth from the | 1540 openly expressed as here, when he says, "I shall tell you plainly |
| 1471 Father and have come into the world." And so believing that his promise to tell | 1541 of the Father," and "I came forth from the Father and have come |
| 1472 them plainly of the Father had now been kept so that they did not need any | 1542 into the world." And so believing that his promise to tell them |
| 1473 further teaching, they say, <b>Ah, now you are speaking plainly</b>. As | 1543 plainly of the Father had now been kept so that they did not need |
| 1474 Augustine remarks, the disciples were still so lacking in understanding that | 1544 any further teaching, they say, <b>Ah, now you are speaking |
| 1475 they did not realize they were lacking in understanding.<a href="#_ftn39" | 1545 plainly</b>. As Augustine remarks, the disciples were still so |
| 1476 name="_ftnref39">[39]</a> | 1546 lacking in understanding that they did not realize they were |
| 1477 For Christ had not promised to speak to them without proverbs at that time, but | 1547 lacking in understanding.<a href="#_ftn39" name="_ftnref39" id= |
| 1478 at the time of the resurrection or of glory. Yet as far as the disciples were | 1548 "_ftnref39">[39]</a> For Christ had not promised to speak to them |
| 1479 concerned, he was now speaking more clearly, although they were later to | 1549 without proverbs at that time, but at the time of the resurrection |
| 1480 understand his words still more clearly. | 1550 or of glory. Yet as far as the disciples were concerned, he was now |
| 1481 | 1551 speaking more clearly, although they were later to understand his |
| 1482 <p>2166 They profess the certainty of his knowledge when they | 1552 words still more clearly.</p> |
| 1483 say, <b>Now we know that you know all things</b>. At first glance, the meaning | 1553 <p>2166 They profess the certainty of his knowledge when they say, |
| 1484 seems to be that when one clearly explains the things he says, this is a proof | 1554 <b>Now we know that you know all things</b>. At first glance, the |
| 1485 of his certain and full knowledge of them: for the sign of one who knows is the | 1555 meaning seems to be that when one clearly explains the things he |
| 1486 ability to fully teach what he knows ‑ "Knowledge is easy for a man of | 1556 says, this is a proof of his certain and full knowledge of them: |
| 1487 understanding" (Prv 14:6) ‑ and what is beyond one's understanding cannot | 1557 for the sign of one who knows is the ability to fully teach what he |
| 1488 be plainly told in words. Yet the apostles said this for another reason, which | 1558 knows ‑ "Knowledge is easy for a man of understanding" (Prv |
| 1489 is because the Lord knew all the secrets of their hearts, and could satisfy | 1559 14:6) ‑ and what is beyond one's understanding cannot be |
| 1490 their perplexities. He consoled them by promising them the joy of the Holy | 1560 plainly told in words. Yet the apostles said this for another |
| 1491 Spirit, that they would see him again, and that the Father loves them. Thus | 1561 reason, which is because the Lord knew all the secrets of their |
| 1492 they say, <b>Now we know that you know all things</b>, that is, the secrets of | 1562 hearts, and could satisfy their perplexities. He consoled them by |
| 1493 hearts: "Lord, you know everything" (21:17); "The Lord God knows all things | 1563 promising them the joy of the Holy Spirit, that they would see him |
| 1494 before they are done" [Wis 8:8]. | 1564 again, and that the Father loves them. Thus they say, <b>Now we |
| 1495 | 1565 know that you know all things</b>, that is, the secrets of hearts: |
| 1496 <p>2167 Then they add, <b>and need none to question you</b>. | 1566 "Lord, you know everything" (21:17); "The Lord God knows all things |
| 1497 This seems to contradict what they had just said, namely, that he knows all | 1567 before they are done" [Wis 8:8].</p> |
| 1498 things; for one who is wise is questioned (rather than questioning others). Why | 1568 <p>2167 Then they add, <b>and need none to question you</b>. This |
| 1499 then is it not necessary to question him? The answer is that they said this to | 1569 seems to contradict what they had just said, namely, that he knows |
| 1500 indicate that he even knew the secrets of hearts, because even before he was | 1570 all things; for one who is wise is questioned (rather than |
| 1501 questioned he satisfied their perplexity when they were saying to each other, | 1571 questioning others). Why then is it not necessary to question him? |
| 1502 "What does he mean by 'a little while'?" (16:18). Nevertheless, Christ does ask | 1572 The answer is that they said this to indicate that he even knew the |
| 1503 and is asked, not because he needs it, but because we do. | 1573 secrets of hearts, because even before he was questioned he |
| 1504 | 1574 satisfied their perplexity when they were saying to each other, |
| 1575 "What does he mean by 'a little while'?" (16:18). Nevertheless, | |
| 1576 Christ does ask and is asked, not because he needs it, but because | |
| 1577 we do.</p> | |
| 1505 <p>2168 They profess Christ's divine origin when they say, <b>by | 1578 <p>2168 They profess Christ's divine origin when they say, <b>by |
| 1506 this we believe that you came </b>(came forth, <i>exist</i>) <b>from God</b>. | 1579 this we believe that you came</b> (came forth, <i>exist</i>) |
| 1507 This statement is appropriate for it is a distinguishing characteristic of the | 1580 <b>from God</b>. This statement is appropriate for it is a |
| 1508 divinity to know all things and even the secrets of hearts: "The heart is | 1581 distinguishing characteristic of the divinity to know all things |
| 1509 deceitful above all things, and desperately corrupt; who can understand it? 'I | 1582 and even the secrets of hearts: "The heart is deceitful above all |
| 1510 the Lord search the mind and try the heart' "(Jer 17:9). Thus they say, <b>you | 1583 things, and desperately corrupt; who can understand it? 'I the Lord |
| 1511 came from God</b>, consubstantial with the Father, and true God. | 1584 search the mind and try the heart' "(Jer 17:9). Thus they say, |
| 1512 | 1585 <b>you came from God</b>, consubstantial with the Father, and true |
| 1513 <p>2169 Now we see the condition of the disciples, which is one | 1586 God.</p> |
| 1514 of weakness: first, Christ reproaches their slowness to believe; secondly, he | 1587 <p>2169 Now we see the condition of the disciples, which is one of |
| 1515 foretells their approaching troubles; thirdly, he shows that he cannot be | 1588 weakness: first, Christ reproaches their slowness to believe; |
| 1516 injured by them. | 1589 secondly, he foretells their approaching troubles; thirdly, he |
| 1517 | 1590 shows that he cannot be injured by them.</p> |
| 1518 <p>2170 As to the first he says, <b>Do you now believe?</b> If | 1591 <p>2170 As to the first he says, <b>Do you now believe?</b> If this |
| 1519 this is understood as a question, it is a rebuke for being so slow to believe. | 1592 is understood as a question, it is a rebuke for being so slow to |
| 1520 It is like saying: Have you waited till now to believe? If we understand this | 1593 believe. It is like saying: Have you waited till now to believe? If |
| 1521 remissibly, Christ is reproving the instability of their faith. Then it is like | 1594 we understand this remissibly, Christ is reproving the instability |
| 1522 saying: It is true that you believe now, but as soon as I am betrayed, you will | 1595 of their faith. Then it is like saying: It is true that you believe |
| 1523 leave me: "They believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away" (Lk | 1596 now, but as soon as I am betrayed, you will leave me: "They believe |
| 1524 8:13). | 1597 for a while and in time of temptation fall away" (Lk 8:13).</p> |
| 1525 | 1598 <p>2171 <b>The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be |
| 1526 <p>2171 <b>The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will | 1599 scattered, every man to his home, and will leave me alone</b>. Here |
| 1527 be scattered, every man to his home, and will leave me alone</b>.<b> </b>Here | 1600 we see their approaching troubles and falling away. Notice that by |
| 1528 we see their approaching troubles and falling away. Notice that by their | 1601 their falling away they lost what they had acquired through Christ. |
| 1529 falling away they lost what they had acquired through Christ. They had acquired | 1602 They had acquired the companionship of Christ, freedom from the |
| 1530 the companionship of Christ, freedom from the burdens of ownership, and a life | 1603 burdens of ownership, and a life together. Peter mentions these |
| 1531 together. Peter mentions these three things in Matthew (19:27): "We," all of | 1604 three things in Matthew (19:27): "We," all of us, referring to |
| 1532 us, referring to their life together, "have left everything," referring to the | 1605 their life together, "have left everything," referring to the |
| 1533 freedom from the burdens of ownership, "and followed you," referring to their | 1606 freedom from the burdens of ownership, "and followed you," |
| 1534 companionship with Christ. They lost these things and our Lord foretold this to | 1607 referring to their companionship with Christ. They lost these |
| 1535 them when he said: <b>The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be | 1608 things and our Lord foretold this to them when he said: <b>The hour |
| 1536 scattered </b>(referring to their life together), because you will be dominated | 1609 is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered</b> |
| 1537 by such fear that you will not be able to run away together, as a group: | 1610 (referring to their life together), because you will be dominated |
| 1538 "Strike the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered" (Zech 13:7); <b>every man | 1611 by such fear that you will not be able to run away together, as a |
| 1539 to his home</b> (referring to their lost freedom from things), that is, | 1612 group: "Strike the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered" (Zech |
| 1540 returning to his desire to possess his own things. And we do see Peter and the | 1613 13:7); <b>every man to his home</b> (referring to their lost |
| 1541 others return to their boat and their own property: "They went out and got into | 1614 freedom from things), that is, returning to his desire to possess |
| 1542 the boat" (21:3). <b>And will leave me alone, </b>(referring to the loss of | 1615 his own things. And we do see Peter and the others return to their |
| 1543 Christ's companionship): "My kinsfolk and my close friends have failed me; the | 1616 boat and their own property: "They went out and got into the boat" |
| 1544 guests in my house have forgotten me" (Job 19:14); "I have trodden the wine | 1617 (21:3). <b>And will leave me alone,</b> (referring to the loss of |
| 1545 press alone" (Is 63:3). | 1618 Christ's companionship): "My kinsfolk and my close friends have |
| 1546 | 1619 failed me; the guests in my house have forgotten me" (Job 19:14); |
| 1547 <p>2172 Yet Christ did not suffer any loss by the falling away | 1620 "I have trodden the wine press alone" (Is 63:3).</p> |
| 1548 of his disciples; thus he says, <b>yet I am not alone, for the Father is with | 1621 <p>2172 Yet Christ did not suffer any loss by the falling away of |
| 1549 me</b>. This is like saying: Although I am one with the Father by a unity of | 1622 his disciples; thus he says, <b>yet I am not alone, for the Father |
| 1550 essence, I am not alone because distinct in person. Thus I have not come forth | 1623 is with me</b>. This is like saying: Although I am one with the |
| 1551 from the Father in such a way as to leave him. | 1624 Father by a unity of essence, I am not alone because distinct in |
| 1552 | 1625 person. Thus I have not come forth from the Father in such a way as |
| 1553 <p>2173 Here our Lord states the purpose of his teaching: first | 1626 to leave him.</p> |
| 1554 he mentions the benefit it brings; secondly, why we need this benefit, <b>in | 1627 <p>2173 Here our Lord states the purpose of his teaching: first he |
| 1555 the world you have tribulation.</b> | 1628 mentions the benefit it brings; secondly, why we need this benefit, |
| 1556 | 1629 <b>in the world you have tribulation.</b></p> |
| 1557 <p>2174 The benefit his teaching gives is peace. He says to | 1630 <p>2174 The benefit his teaching gives is peace. He says to them: I |
| 1558 them: I am telling you that you will be reduced to leaving me alone; and so I | 1631 am telling you that you will be reduced to leaving me alone; and so |
| 1559 am teaching you so you do not continue in this abandonment. Indeed, everything | 1632 I am teaching you so you do not continue in this abandonment. |
| 1560 I have said to you in this talk and everything I have spoken in the entire | 1633 Indeed, everything I have said to you in this talk and everything I |
| 1561 Gospel is aimed at having you return to me, <b>that in me you may have peace</b>. | 1634 have spoken in the entire Gospel is aimed at having you return to |
| 1562 | 1635 me, <b>that in me you may have peace</b>.</p> |
| 1563 <p>Truly, the purpose of the Gospel is | 1636 <p>Truly, the purpose of the Gospel is peace in Christ: "Those who |
| 1564 peace in Christ: "Those who love your name have great peace" [Ps 119:165]. The | 1637 love your name have great peace" [Ps 119:165]. The reason for this |
| 1565 reason for this is that peace of heart is opposed to its disturbance, which | 1638 is that peace of heart is opposed to its disturbance, which comes |
| 1566 comes from the evils that afflict it and grow worse. But if one has affliction | 1639 from the evils that afflict it and grow worse. But if one has |
| 1567 only now and then, or a joy greater than one's evils, his disturbance does not | 1640 affliction only now and then, or a joy greater than one's evils, |
| 1568 last. This is why the worldly, who are not united to God by love, have troubles | 1641 his disturbance does not last. This is why the worldly, who are not |
| 1569 without peace; while the saints, who have God in their hearts by love, have | 1642 united to God by love, have troubles without peace; while the |
| 1570 peace in Christ even if they have troubles from the world: "He makes peace in | 1643 saints, who have God in their hearts by love, have peace in Christ |
| 1571 your borders" [Ps 147:14]. And our purpose here should be to have peace in God: | 1644 even if they have troubles from the world: "He makes peace in your |
| 1572 "My soul refused to be comforted," with things of the world, "but I remembered | 1645 borders" [Ps 147:14]. And our purpose here should be to have peace |
| 1573 God and was delighted" [Ps 77:3]. | 1646 in God: "My soul refused to be comforted," with things of the |
| 1574 | 1647 world, "but I remembered God and was delighted" [Ps 77:3].</p> |
| 1575 <p>2175 We need this peace because of the troubles imposed by | 1648 <p>2175 We need this peace because of the troubles imposed by the |
| 1576 the world; so Christ says, <b>In the world you have tribulation. </b>First, he | 1649 world; so Christ says, <b>In the world you have tribulation.</b> |
| 1577 foretells their future distress; secondly, he gives them confidence to meet it. | 1650 First, he foretells their future distress; secondly, he gives them |
| 1578 In regard to the first he says, <b>In the world you have tribulation, </b>that | 1651 confidence to meet it. In regard to the first he says, <b>In the |
| 1579 is, from the worldly: "Do not wonder, brethren, that the world hates you" (1 Jn | 1652 world you have tribulation,</b> that is, from the worldly: "Do not |
| 1580 3:13); "I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you" (15:19). | 1653 wonder, brethren, that the world hates you" (1 Jn 3:13); "I chose |
| 1654 you out of the world, therefore the world hates you" (15:19). | |
| 1581 Referring to the second, Christ says, <b>but be of good cheer [have | 1655 Referring to the second, Christ says, <b>but be of good cheer [have |
| 1582 confidence], I have overcome the world. </b>For Christ does free us: "You | 1656 confidence], I have overcome the world.</b> For Christ does free |
| 1583 delivered me ... from choking fire on every side" (Si 51:4). He is saying in | 1657 us: "You delivered me ... from choking fire on every side" (Si |
| 1584 effect: Return to me and you will have peace, for <b>I have overcome the world </b>which | 1658 51:4). He is saying in effect: Return to me and you will have |
| 1585 is oppressing you. | 1659 peace, for <b>I have overcome the world</b> which is oppressing |
| 1586 | 1660 you.</p> |
| 1587 <p>2176 Christ overcame the world, first of all, by taking away | 1661 <p>2176 Christ overcame the world, first of all, by taking away the |
| 1588 the weapons it uses to attack us: these are its allurements: "For all that is | 1662 weapons it uses to attack us: these are its allurements: "For all |
| 1589 in the world [is] the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride | 1663 that is in the world [is] the lust of the flesh and the lust of the |
| 1590 of life" (1 Jn 2:16). He conquered the allurement of riches by his poverty: "I | 1664 eyes and the pride of life" (1 Jn 2:16). He conquered the |
| 1591 am poor and needy" (Ps 86:1); "The Son of man has nowhere to lay his head" (Lk | 1665 allurement of riches by his poverty: "I am poor and needy" (Ps |
| 1592 9:58). Christ overcame the allurement of honors by his humility: "Learn from | 1666 86:1); "The Son of man has nowhere to lay his head" (Lk 9:58). |
| 1593 me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart" (Mt 11:29). He overcame the lusts of | 1667 Christ overcame the allurement of honors by his humility: "Learn |
| 1594 the world by his sufferings and labors: "He ... became obedient unto death, | 1668 from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart" (Mt 11:29). He |
| 1595 even death on a cross" (Phil 2:8); "Jesus, wearied as he was with his journey, | 1669 overcame the lusts of the world by his sufferings and labors: "He |
| 1596 sat down beside the well" (4:6); "I have labored from my youth" [Ps 88:16]. | 1670 ... became obedient unto death, even death on a cross" (Phil 2:8); |
| 1597 Anyone who conquers these, conquers the world. And this is what faith does - | 1671 "Jesus, wearied as he was with his journey, sat down beside the |
| 1598 "This is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith" (1 Jn 5:4) ‑ | 1672 well" (4:6); "I have labored from my youth" [Ps 88:16]. Anyone who |
| 1599 because since faith is [the present possession of] the substance, the basic | 1673 conquers these, conquers the world. And this is what faith does - |
| 1600 reality, of what we hope for, which is spiritual and eternal good, it causes us | 1674 "This is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith" (1 Jn |
| 1601 to disdain sensual and passing goods. | 1675 5:4) ‑ because since faith is [the present possession of] the |
| 1602 | 1676 substance, the basic reality, of what we hope for, which is |
| 1603 <p>Secondly, Christ overcame the world | 1677 spiritual and eternal good, it causes us to disdain sensual and |
| 1604 by casting out the ruler of the world: "Now shall the ruler of this world be | 1678 passing goods.</p> |
| 1605 cast out" (12:31); "He disarmed the principalities and powers (Col 2:15). This | 1679 <p>Secondly, Christ overcame the world by casting out the ruler of |
| 1606 shows us that the devil is also to be overcome by us: "Will you play with him | 1680 the world: "Now shall the ruler of this world be cast out" (12:31); |
| 1607 as with a bird, or will you put him on a leash for your maidens?" (Job 41:5), | 1681 "He disarmed the principalities and powers (Col 2:15). This shows |
| 1608 which understood literally means that after the passion of Christ the little | 1682 us that the devil is also to be overcome by us: "Will you play with |
| 1609 boys and young handmaids of Christ will make him their plaything. | 1683 him as with a bird, or will you put him on a leash for your |
| 1610 | 1684 maidens?" (Job 41:5), which understood literally means that after |
| 1611 <p>Thirdly, Christ overcame the world | 1685 the passion of Christ the little boys and young handmaids of Christ |
| 1612 by converting the people of this world to himself. The world rebelled by | 1686 will make him their plaything.</p> |
| 1613 stirring up dissensions through worldly people. But Christ drew these to | 1687 <p>Thirdly, Christ overcame the world by converting the people of |
| 1614 himself: "I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all things to | 1688 this world to himself. The world rebelled by stirring up |
| 1615 myself" [12:32]. Thus it was said: "The world has gone after him" (12:19). So, | 1689 dissensions through worldly people. But Christ drew these to |
| 1616 we should not fear its oppression because it has been overcome: "Thanks be to | 1690 himself: "I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all |
| 1617 God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Cor 15:57). | 1691 things to myself" [12:32]. Thus it was said: "The world has gone |
| 1618 | 1692 after him" (12:19). So, we should not fear its oppression because |
| 1619 </div> | 1693 it has been overcome: "Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory |
| 1620 | 1694 through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Cor 15:57).</p> |
| 1621 <div><br clear=all> | 1695 <div><br clear="all" /> |
| 1622 | 1696 <hr align="left" size="1" width="33%" /> |
| 1623 <hr align=left size=1 width="33%"> | 1697 <div id="ftn1"> |
| 1624 | 1698 <p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" id="_ftn1">[1]</a> St. Thomas |
| 1625 <div id=ftn1> | 1699 refers to Jn 16:2 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> I-II, q. 19, a. |
| 1626 | 1700 6, s. c.</p> |
| 1627 <p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> | 1701 </div> |
| 1628 St. Thomas refers to Jn 16:2 in the <i>Summa | 1702 <div id="ftn2"> |
| 1629 Theologiae: </i>I-II, q. 19, a. 6, s. c. | 1703 <p><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" id="_ftn2">[2]</a> <i>Tract. in |
| 1630 | 1704 Io</i>., 93, ch. 3, col. 1866; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:1-4.</p> |
| 1631 </div> | 1705 </div> |
| 1632 | 1706 <div id="ftn3"> |
| 1633 <div id=ftn2> | 1707 <p><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" id="_ftn3">[3]</a> Ibid.; cf. |
| 1634 | 1708 <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:1-4.</p> |
| 1635 <p><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2">[2]</a> <i>Tract. | 1709 </div> |
| 1636 in Io</i>., 93, ch. 3, col. 1866; cf. <i>Catena | 1710 <div id="ftn4"> |
| 1637 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:1-4. | 1711 <p><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" id="_ftn4">[4]</a> Cicero, |
| 1638 | 1712 <i>Tusculan Questions</i>.</p> |
| 1639 </div> | 1713 </div> |
| 1640 | 1714 <div id="ftn5"> |
| 1641 <div id=ftn3> | 1715 <p><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" id="_ftn5">[5]</a> <i>Tract. in |
| 1642 | 1716 Io</i>., 94, ch. 1, col. 1868; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:1-4.</p> |
| 1643 <p><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3">[3]</a> Ibid.; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:1-4. | 1717 </div> |
| 1644 | 1718 <div id="ftn6"> |
| 1645 </div> | 1719 <p><a href="#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" id="_ftn6">[6]</a> Ibid.; cf. |
| 1646 | 1720 <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:1-4.</p> |
| 1647 <div id=ftn4> | 1721 </div> |
| 1648 | 1722 <div id="ftn7"> |
| 1649 <p><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4">[4]</a> Cicero, <i>Tusculan Questions</i>. | 1723 <p><a href="#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" id="_ftn7">[7]</a> <i>In |
| 1650 | 1724 Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 1; PG 59, col. 421; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1651 </div> | 1725 Aurea</i>, 16:1-4.</p> |
| 1652 | 1726 </div> |
| 1653 <div id=ftn5> | 1727 <div id="ftn8"> |
| 1654 | 1728 <p><a href="#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8" id="_ftn8">[8]</a> St. Thomas |
| 1655 <p><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5">[5]</a> <i>Tract. | 1729 refers to Jn 16:7 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> III, q. 57, a. 1, |
| 1656 in Io</i>., 94, ch. 1, col. 1868; cf. <i>Catena | 1730 ad 3; q. 57, a. 6, s. c.; q. 72, a. 1, ad 1; q. 75, a. 1, obj. |
| 1657 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:1-4. | 1731 4.</p> |
| 1658 | 1732 </div> |
| 1659 </div> | 1733 <div id="ftn9"> |
| 1660 | 1734 <p><a href="#_ftnref9" name="_ftn9" id="_ftn9">[9]</a> <i>In |
| 1661 <div id=ftn6> | 1735 Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 1; PG 59, col. 421; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1662 | 1736 Aurea</i>, 16:5-11.</p> |
| 1663 <p><a href="#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6">[6]</a> Ibid.; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:1-4. | 1737 </div> |
| 1664 | 1738 <div id="ftn10"> |
| 1665 </div> | 1739 <p><a href="#_ftnref10" name="_ftn10" id="_ftn10">[10]</a> |
| 1666 | 1740 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 94, ch. 3, col. 1869; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1667 <div id=ftn7> | 1741 Aurea</i>, 16:5-11.</p> |
| 1668 | 1742 </div> |
| 1669 <p><a href="#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7">[7]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. | 1743 <div id="ftn11"> |
| 1670 1; PG 59, col. 421; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:1-4. | 1744 <p><a href="#_ftnref11" name="_ftn11" id="_ftn11">[11]</a> <i>De |
| 1671 | 1745 Trin</i>., 1, ch. 9, no.19; PL 42, col. 833-4; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1672 </div> | 1746 Aurea</i>, 16:5-11.</p> |
| 1673 | 1747 </div> |
| 1674 <div id=ftn8> | 1748 <div id="ftn12"> |
| 1675 | 1749 <p><a href="#_ftnref12" name="_ftn12" id="_ftn12">[12]</a> <i>In |
| 1676 <p><a href="#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8">[8]</a> | 1750 Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 1; PG 59,col. 421; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1677 St. Thomas refers to Jn 16:7 in the <i>Summa | 1751 Aurea</i>, 16:5-11.</p> |
| 1678 Theologiae:</i> III, q. 57, a. 1, ad 3; q. 57, a. 6, s. c.; q. 72, a. 1, ad 1; | 1752 </div> |
| 1679 q. 75, a. 1, obj. 4. | 1753 <div id="ftn13"> |
| 1680 | 1754 <p><a href="#_ftnref13" name="_ftn13" id="_ftn13">[13]</a> St. |
| 1681 </div> | 1755 Thomas refers to Jn 16:8 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> III, q. |
| 1682 | 1756 57, a. 1, ad 3; q. 59, a. 1, obj. 3; Jn 16:12: <i>ST</i> III, q. |
| 1683 <div id=ftn9> | 1757 42, a. 3, ad 2; q. 45, a. 4, obj. 4; Jn 16:13: <i>ST</i> I-II, q. |
| 1684 | 1758 106, a. 4, obj. 2; III, q. 39, a. 7.</p> |
| 1685 <p><a href="#_ftnref9" name="_ftn9">[9]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. | 1759 </div> |
| 1686 1; PG 59, col. 421; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:5-11. | 1760 <div id="ftn14"> |
| 1687 | 1761 <p><a href="#_ftnref14" name="_ftn14" id="_ftn14">[14]</a> |
| 1688 </div> | 1762 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 95, ch. 1, col. 1870; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1689 | 1763 Aurea,</i> 16:5-11.</p> |
| 1690 <div id=ftn10> | 1764 </div> |
| 1691 | 1765 <div id="ftn15"> |
| 1692 <p><a href="#_ftnref10" name="_ftn10">[10]</a> <i>Tract. | 1766 <p><a href="#_ftnref15" name="_ftn15" id="_ftn15">[15]</a> |
| 1693 in Io</i>., 94, ch. 3, col. 1869; cf. <i>Catena | 1767 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 95, ch. 2, col. 1871; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1694 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:5-11. | 1768 Aurea,</i> 16:5-11.</p> |
| 1695 | 1769 </div> |
| 1696 </div> | 1770 <div id="ftn16"> |
| 1697 | 1771 <p><a href="#_ftnref16" name="_ftn16" id="_ftn16">[16]</a> |
| 1698 <div id=ftn11> | 1772 Augustine, <i>Sermones de Verbis Domini</i> <i>144</i>; ch. 1; PL |
| 1699 | 1773 38, col. 689; cf. <i>Catena Aurea,</i> 16:5-11.</p> |
| 1700 <p><a | 1774 </div> |
| 1701 href="#_ftnref11" name="_ftn11">[11]</a> <i>De Trin</i>., 1, ch. 9, no.19; PL 42, col. 833-4; cf. <i>Catena | 1775 <div id="ftn17"> |
| 1702 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:5-11. | 1776 <p><a href="#_ftnref17" name="_ftn17" id="_ftn17">[17]</a> Ibid, |
| 1703 | 1777 ch. 5, col. 790.</p> |
| 1704 </div> | 1778 </div> |
| 1705 | 1779 <div id="ftn18"> |
| 1706 <div id=ftn12> | 1780 <p><a href="#_ftnref18" name="_ftn18" id="_ftn18">[18]</a> <i>In |
| 1707 | 1781 Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 2; PG 59, col. 422; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1708 <p><a href="#_ftnref12" name="_ftn12">[12]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. | 1782 Aurea</i>, 16:5-11.</p> |
| 1709 1; PG 59,col. 421; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:5-11. | 1783 </div> |
| 1710 | 1784 <div id="ftn19"> |
| 1711 </div> | 1785 <p><a href="#_ftnref19" name="_ftn19" id="_ftn19">[19]</a> |
| 1712 | 1786 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 96, ch. 1, col. 1874 ; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1713 <div id=ftn13> | 1787 Aurea,</i> 16:12-15.</p> |
| 1714 | 1788 </div> |
| 1715 <p><a href="#_ftnref13" name="_ftn13">[13]</a> | 1789 <div id="ftn20"> |
| 1716 St. Thomas refers to Jn 16:8 in the <i>Summa | 1790 <p><a href="#_ftnref20" name="_ftn20" id="_ftn20">[20]</a> |
| 1717 Theologiae:</i> III, q. 57, a. 1, ad 3; q. 59, a. 1, obj. 3; Jn 16:12: <i>ST</i> | 1791 Summa-Holy Spirit receives his essence and knowledge from the |
| 1718 III, q. 42, a. 3, ad 2; q. 45, a. 4, obj. 4; Jn 16:13: <i>ST</i> I-II, q. 106, | 1792 Father and the Son from eternity.</p> |
| 1719 a. 4, obj. 2; III, q. 39, a. 7. | 1793 </div> |
| 1720 | 1794 <div id="ftn21"> |
| 1721 </div> | 1795 <p><a href="#_ftnref21" name="_ftn21" id="_ftn21">[21]</a> St. |
| 1722 | 1796 Thomas quotes Jn 16:14 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> I, q. 36, a. |
| 1723 <div id=ftn14> | 1797 2 ad 1.</p> |
| 1724 | 1798 </div> |
| 1725 <p><a href="#_ftnref14" name="_ftn14">[14]</a> <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 95, ch. 1, col. 1870; cf. <i>Catena Aurea, </i>16:5-11. | 1799 <div id="ftn22"> |
| 1726 | 1800 <p><a href="#_ftnref22" name="_ftn22" id="_ftn22">[22]</a> |
| 1727 </div> | 1801 Summa-manner in which the Holy Spirit receives his being as opposed |
| 1728 | 1802 to the way creatures receive theirs. -thru 2115.</p> |
| 1729 <div id=ftn15> | 1803 </div> |
| 1730 | 1804 <div id="ftn23"> |
| 1731 <p><a href="#_ftnref15" name="_ftn15">[15]</a> <i>Tract. | 1805 <p><a href="#_ftnref23" name="_ftn23" id="_ftn23">[23]</a> <i>De |
| 1732 in Io</i>., 95, ch. 2, col. 1871; cf. <i>Catena | 1806 Spiritu Sancto, II</i>, ch. 38; PL 23, col. 136A; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1733 Aurea, </i>16:5-11. | 1807 Aurea,</i> 16:12-15.</p> |
| 1734 | 1808 </div> |
| 1735 </div> | 1809 <div id="ftn24"> |
| 1736 | 1810 <p><a href="#_ftnref24" name="_ftn24" id="_ftn24">[24]</a> Didymus, |
| 1737 <div id=ftn16> | 1811 Ibid.</p> |
| 1738 | 1812 <p>Hilary, <i>De Trin</i>., 8; PL 10, col. 359-360; St. Thomas |
| 1739 <p><a href="#_ftnref16" name="_ftn16">[16]</a> Augustine, <i>Sermones de Verbis Domini</i> <i>144</i>; ch. | 1813 includes these references in the <i>Catena Aurea,</i> 16:12-15.</p> |
| 1740 1; PL 38, col. 689; cf. <i>Catena Aurea,</i> | 1814 </div> |
| 1741 16:5-11. | 1815 <div id="ftn25"> |
| 1742 | 1816 <p><a href="#_ftnref25" name="_ftn25" id="_ftn25">[25]</a> St. |
| 1743 </div> | 1817 Thomas refers to Jn 16:22 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> III, q. |
| 1744 | 1818 55, a. 3, ad 1.</p> |
| 1745 <div id=ftn17> | 1819 </div> |
| 1746 | 1820 <div id="ftn26"> |
| 1747 <p><a href="#_ftnref17" name="_ftn17">[17]</a> Ibid, ch. 5, col. 790. | 1821 <p><a href="#_ftnref26" name="_ftn26" id="_ftn26">[26]</a> |
| 1748 | 1822 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 101 ch. 1, col. 1893; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1749 </div> | 1823 Aurea</i>, 15:4-7.</p> |
| 1750 | 1824 </div> |
| 1751 <div id=ftn18> | 1825 <div id="ftn27"> |
| 1752 | 1826 <p><a href="#_ftnref27" name="_ftn27" id="_ftn27">[27]</a> St. |
| 1753 <p><a href="#_ftnref18" name="_ftn18">[18]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. | 1827 Thomas refers to Jn 16:23 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> II-II, q. |
| 1754 2; PG 59, col. 422; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:5-11. | 1828 83, a. 7, obj. 2.</p> |
| 1755 | 1829 </div> |
| 1756 </div> | 1830 <div id="ftn28"> |
| 1757 | 1831 <p><a href="#_ftnref28" name="_ftn28" id="_ftn28">[28]</a> |
| 1758 <div id=ftn19> | 1832 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 101, ch. 4, col. 1894; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1759 | 1833 Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p> |
| 1760 <p><a href="#_ftnref19" name="_ftn19">[19]</a> <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 96, ch. 1, col. 1874 ; cf. <i>Catena Aurea, </i>16:12-15. | 1834 </div> |
| 1761 | 1835 <div id="ftn29"> |
| 1762 </div> | 1836 <p><a href="#_ftnref29" name="_ftn29" id="_ftn29">[29]</a> <i>In |
| 1763 | 1837 Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch. 1; PG 59, col. 427; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1764 <div id=ftn20> | 1838 Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p> |
| 1765 | 1839 </div> |
| 1766 <p><a href="#_ftnref20" name="_ftn20">[20]</a> | 1840 <div id="ftn30"> |
| 1767 Summa-Holy Spirit receives his essence and knowledge from the Father and the | 1841 <p><a href="#_ftnref30" name="_ftn30" id="_ftn30">[30]</a> |
| 1768 Son from eternity. | 1842 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 102, ch. 2, col. 1897; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1769 | 1843 Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p> |
| 1770 </div> | 1844 </div> |
| 1771 | 1845 <div id="ftn31"> |
| 1772 <div id=ftn21> | 1846 <p><a href="#_ftnref31" name="_ftn31" id="_ftn31">[31]</a> <i>In |
| 1773 | 1847 Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch. 1; PG 59, col. 428; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1774 <p><a href="#_ftnref21" name="_ftn21">[21]</a> | 1848 Aurea</i>, 16:23-25.</p> |
| 1775 St. Thomas quotes Jn 16:14 in the <i>Summa | 1849 </div> |
| 1776 Theologiae: </i>I, q. 36, a. 2 ad 1. | 1850 <div id="ftn32"> |
| 1777 | 1851 <p><a href="#_ftnref32" name="_ftn32" id="_ftn32">[32]</a> |
| 1778 </div> | 1852 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 102, ch. 2, col. 1896-7.</p> |
| 1779 | 1853 </div> |
| 1780 <div id=ftn22> | 1854 <div id="ftn33"> |
| 1781 | 1855 <p><a href="#_ftnref33" name="_ftn33" id="_ftn33">[33]</a> |
| 1782 <p><a href="#_ftnref22" name="_ftn22">[22]</a> | 1856 Gloss</p> |
| 1783 Summa-manner in which the Holy Spirit receives his being as opposed to the way | 1857 </div> |
| 1784 creatures receive theirs. -thru 2115. | 1858 <div id="ftn34"> |
| 1785 | 1859 <p><a href="#_ftnref34" name="_ftn34" id="_ftn34">[34]</a> <i>De |
| 1786 </div> | 1860 Trin</i>., 1, ch. 11; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p> |
| 1787 | 1861 </div> |
| 1788 <div id=ftn23> | 1862 <div id="ftn35"> |
| 1789 | 1863 <p><a href="#_ftnref35" name="_ftn35" id="_ftn35">[35]</a> <i>In |
| 1790 <p><a href="#_ftnref23" name="_ftn23">[23]</a> <i>De Spiritu Sancto, II</i>, ch. 38; PL 23, col. 136A; cf. <i>Catena Aurea, </i>16:12-15. | 1864 Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch. 2; PG 59, col. 428; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1791 | 1865 Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p> |
| 1792 </div> | 1866 </div> |
| 1793 | 1867 <div id="ftn36"> |
| 1794 <div id=ftn24> | 1868 <p><a href="#_ftnref36" name="_ftn36" id="_ftn36">[36]</a> |
| 1795 | 1869 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 102, ch. 4, col. 1897; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1796 <p><a href="#_ftnref24" name="_ftn24">[24]</a> Didymus, | 1870 Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p> |
| 1797 Ibid. | 1871 </div> |
| 1798 | 1872 <div id="ftn37"> |
| 1799 <p>Hilary, <i>De Trin</i>., 8; | 1873 <p><a href="#_ftnref37" name="_ftn37" id="_ftn37">[37]</a> |
| 1800 PL 10, col. 359-360; St. Thomas includes these references in the <i>Catena | 1874 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., ch. 3, col. 1897.</p> |
| 1801 Aurea, </i>16:12-15. | 1875 </div> |
| 1802 | 1876 <div id="ftn38"> |
| 1803 </div> | 1877 <p><a href="#_ftnref38" name="_ftn38" id="_ftn38">[38]</a> <i>In |
| 1804 | 1878 Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch. 2; PG 59, col. 428.</p> |
| 1805 <div id=ftn25> | 1879 </div> |
| 1806 | 1880 <div id="ftn39"> |
| 1807 <p><a href="#_ftnref25" name="_ftn25">[25]</a> St. Thomas refers to Jn 16:22 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> | 1881 <p><a href="#_ftnref39" name="_ftn39" id="_ftn39">[39]</a> |
| 1808 III, q. 55, a. 3, ad 1. | 1882 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 103, ch. 1, col. 1899; cf. <i>Catena |
| 1809 | 1883 Aurea</i>, 16:29-33.</p> |
| 1810 </div> | 1884 </div> |
| 1811 | 1885 </div> |
| 1812 <div id=ftn26> | 1886 </blockquote> |
| 1813 | 1887 </body> |
| 1814 <p><a href="#_ftnref26" name="_ftn26">[26]</a> <i>Tract. | 1888 </html> |
| 1815 in Io</i>., 101 ch. 1, col. 1893; cf. <i>Catena | |
| 1816 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>15:4-7. | |
| 1817 | |
| 1818 </div> | |
| 1819 | |
| 1820 <div id=ftn27> | |
| 1821 | |
| 1822 <p><a href="#_ftnref27" name="_ftn27">[27]</a> | |
| 1823 St. Thomas refers to Jn 16:23 in the <i>Summa | |
| 1824 Theologiae: </i>II-II, q. 83, a. 7, obj. 2. | |
| 1825 | |
| 1826 </div> | |
| 1827 | |
| 1828 <div id=ftn28> | |
| 1829 | |
| 1830 <p><a href="#_ftnref28" name="_ftn28">[28]</a> <i>Tract. | |
| 1831 in Io</i>., 101, ch. 4, col. 1894; cf. <i>Catena | |
| 1832 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:23-28. | |
| 1833 | |
| 1834 </div> | |
| 1835 | |
| 1836 <div id=ftn29> | |
| 1837 | |
| 1838 <p><a href="#_ftnref29" name="_ftn29">[29]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch. | |
| 1839 1; PG 59, col. 427; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:23-28. | |
| 1840 | |
| 1841 </div> | |
| 1842 | |
| 1843 <div id=ftn30> | |
| 1844 | |
| 1845 <p><a href="#_ftnref30" name="_ftn30">[30]</a> <i>Tract. | |
| 1846 in Io</i>., 102, ch. 2, col. 1897; cf. <i>Catena | |
| 1847 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:23-28. | |
| 1848 | |
| 1849 </div> | |
| 1850 | |
| 1851 <div id=ftn31> | |
| 1852 | |
| 1853 <p><a href="#_ftnref31" name="_ftn31">[31]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch. | |
| 1854 1; PG 59, col. 428; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:23-25. | |
| 1855 | |
| 1856 </div> | |
| 1857 | |
| 1858 <div id=ftn32> | |
| 1859 | |
| 1860 <p><a href="#_ftnref32" name="_ftn32">[32]</a> <i>Tract. | |
| 1861 in Io</i>., 102, ch. 2, col. 1896-7. | |
| 1862 | |
| 1863 </div> | |
| 1864 | |
| 1865 <div id=ftn33> | |
| 1866 | |
| 1867 <p><a href="#_ftnref33" name="_ftn33">[33]</a> Gloss | |
| 1868 | |
| 1869 </div> | |
| 1870 | |
| 1871 <div id=ftn34> | |
| 1872 | |
| 1873 <p><a href="#_ftnref34" name="_ftn34">[34]</a> <i>De Trin</i>., 1, ch. 11; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:23-28. | |
| 1874 | |
| 1875 </div> | |
| 1876 | |
| 1877 <div id=ftn35> | |
| 1878 | |
| 1879 <p><a href="#_ftnref35" name="_ftn35">[35]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch. | |
| 1880 2; PG 59, col. 428; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:23-28. | |
| 1881 | |
| 1882 </div> | |
| 1883 | |
| 1884 <div id=ftn36> | |
| 1885 | |
| 1886 <p><a href="#_ftnref36" name="_ftn36">[36]</a> <i>Tract. | |
| 1887 in Io</i>., 102, ch. 4, col. 1897; cf. <i>Catena | |
| 1888 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:23-28. | |
| 1889 | |
| 1890 </div> | |
| 1891 | |
| 1892 <div id=ftn37> | |
| 1893 | |
| 1894 <p><a href="#_ftnref37" name="_ftn37">[37]</a> <i>Tract. | |
| 1895 in Io</i>., ch. 3, col. 1897. | |
| 1896 | |
| 1897 </div> | |
| 1898 | |
| 1899 <div id=ftn38> | |
| 1900 | |
| 1901 <p><a href="#_ftnref38" name="_ftn38">[38]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., | |
| 1902 79, ch. 2; PG 59, col. 428. | |
| 1903 | |
| 1904 </div> | |
| 1905 | |
| 1906 <div id=ftn39> | |
| 1907 | |
| 1908 <p><a href="#_ftnref39" name="_ftn39">[39]</a> <i>Tract. | |
| 1909 in Io</i>., 103, ch. 1, col. 1899; cf. <i>Catena | |
| 1910 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:29-33. | |
| 1911 </body></html> |
