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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Gregory the Dialogist
If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found me. That we are disciples of Almighty God, the keeping of charity is the only proof. For it is hence that Truth saith by Itself, By this shall all men know that ye are My Disciples, if ye have love one toward another. Which same love, if it really fills our heart, is wont to be exhibited in two ways; viz. if we at once love our friends in God, and our enemies for God. …
Thomas Aquinas
After these things which pertain to justice in general, he continues with certain things which pertain to the perfection of virtue. Among these he first excludes the hatred of enemies. This is especially shown when someone rejoices either in his complete ruin, and he excludes this saying, "If I rejoiced at the ruin of him who hated me." Or he may rejoice in any evil which overcomes him, which he excludes adding, "and if I exulted when evil overtook him," had overcome him unexpectedly.
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