George Leo Haydock, on John 11:50

“Neither do you consider that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.”

“How great is the power of the Holy Ghost? From a wicked mind he brings forth the words of prophecy. And how great is the power attached to the pontifical dignity! For Caiphas having becoming high priest, though unworthy of that dignity, prophesies, not knowing indeed what he says. The Holy Ghost makes use of his tongue only, but touches not his sinful heart. (St. Chrysostom, hom. lxiv. in Joan.)”

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