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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Hilary of Poitiers
Two disciples are sent to the village to loosen the ass tied up with its colt and to bring them to him. And should someone ask them why they are doing that, they are to respond that the Lord needs the animals, which must be released to him without delay.From the previous sermons we remember that the two sons of Zebedee symbolize the double vocation of Israel. Therefore, now it is fitting to interpret the two disciples sent to release the ass and the colt as the subsequent double vocation of the Gentiles. …
Thomas Aquinas
But, as the Apostle says (Titus 1:9), a bishop must have learning, that he may be able to exhort in sound doctrine: hence what he says, "loose them," pertains to doctrine; but what follows, "and if any man shall say anything to you" etc., pertains to authority. …
Remigius of Rheims
But as it was then said to the Apostles, If any man say ought to you, say ye, The Lord hath need of them; so now it is commanded to the preachers, that though any opposition be made to them, they should not slack to preach.
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