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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
We must consider what it is that we have been commanded to pray for—commanded by him from whom we learn to pray for and through whom we obtain what we pray for. He says, "In this manner shall you pray: 'Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. …
Jerome
The son honors the father, and the servant his master: if therefore I am a father, where is my honor? and if I am a master, where is my fear? says the Lord of hosts. LXX: The son glorifies the father, and the servant his master will fear. And if I am a father, where is my glory? And if I am a master, where is my fear? says the Almighty Lord. Although before you were born, I began to love you like sons: yet choose how you will call me, either father or master. …
Bonaventure
If a man is impious, he is in need of punishment; if he is foolish, he is in need of understanding. Wherefore it is also said in Malachi: "The son honoreth the father and the servant his master: if then I be a father, where is my honor? And if I be a master, where is my fear?"
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