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Ezekiel 40:12

Western Saints

Gregory the Dialogist

And a border before the chambers of one cubit. And one cubit the border on each side. As we have often said, the chambers are the hearts of the elect, burning with love for almighty God. What then is expressed by the border before the chambers, if not faith? Because unless this is first held, one can by no means attain to spiritual love. For charity does not precede faith, but faith precedes charity. For no one can love what he has not believed. …

Homilies on Ezekiel, Book 2, Homily 4 ↗