George Leo Haydock, on Song 2:11

“For winter is now past, the rain is over and gone.”

“Winter. The rigour and darkness of the old law give place to that of light and love. (Origen) — After persecution had ceased, pruning became more necessary. (Calmet) — The Israelites and the world were redeemed in spring, and the ceremonies of the law were abolished at the same season. (Menochius)”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.