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Remigius of Auxerre, on Matt 19:13
Remigius of Auxerre · c. A.D. 841–908
Matt 19:13 · Douay-Rheims
“Then were little children presented to him, that he should impose hands upon them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.”
On this verse:
“For it was a custom among the ancients that little children should be brought to aged persons, to receive benediction by their hand or tongue, and according to this custom little children are now brought to the Lord.”
PD · Catena Aurea: Commentary on the Four Gospels — St. Matthew
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