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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Bede
He entrusted it to the keepers, etc. For the keepers of the Church are the prophets, the keepers are the apostles, the keepers are the successors of the prophets and apostles, who in different ages of the world were given to its governance by divine command; the keepers are the heavenly host of the military, who at all times during the passing of the age take care for the state of the Church, lest it be disturbed by the inbreaking of the wicked, whether men or spirits. …
Robert of Tombelaine
He himself is said to be our Peaceful One, because through him all the human race is reconciled to God. This Peaceful One had a vineyard, because in the labor of carnal precepts he planted the Synagogue, of which it is said: "The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel" (Isaiah 5:7). This vineyard existed in that which has peoples, because it was established in the Law, which gathered many peoples under itself. Of which peoples it is said: "The peoples have meditated on vain things" (Psalm 2:1). …
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