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Cyril of Alexandria, on Luke 6:32
Cyril of Alexandria · A.D. 376–444
Luke 6:32 · Douay-Rheims
“And if you love them that love you, what thanks are to you? for sinners also love those that love them.”
On this verse:
“Great then is the praise of mercy. For this virtue makes us like unto God, and imprints upon our souls certain signs as it were of a heavenly nature. Hence it follows, Be ye then merciful, as your heavenly Father also is merciful.”
PD · Catena Aurea: Commentary on the Four Gospels — St. Luke
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