Susceperunt verbum cum omni aviditate, scrutantes Scripturas, si ita se haberent.[268]
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Prodita lege.—Impleta cerne.—Implenda collige.
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We understand the prophecies only when we see the events happen. Thus the proofs of retreat, discretion, silence, etc. are proofs only to those who know and believe them.
Joseph so internal in a law so external.
Outward penances dispose to inward, as humiliations to humility. Thus the ...
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The synagogue has preceded the church; the Jews, the Christians. The prophets have foretold the Christians; Saint John, Jesus Christ.