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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
"She has also braced her arms on the spindle." About this spindle let me say what the Lord permits me to. After all, this business of spinning wool is not completely foreign to men. Listen to what it means to say, "She has braced her arms on the spindle." It could have said "on the distaff." It said spindle, not without reason, perhaps. …
Bede
She put her hand to strong things, etc. By strong things are meant the perfect works in the charity of Christ, to which the Church joyfully subjected herself in the expectation of certain heavenly reward; for example, "You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you," etc. …
Bonaventure
Of the valiant woman it is said: "She put her hand to strong things, and her fingers grasped the spindle." He speaks of the Church and of her members. First it is necessary to put the hand to strong things before the fingers grasp the spindle, that is, it is necessary first to act with fortitude before a man can teach with perspicacity. In the spindle, by which thread is drawn from tow, is signified the diligence by which men receive doctrine and unfold it. He who wishes to teach well must put his hand to strong things. …
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