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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
"But as for Me, Thou upholdest Me, because of Mine innocence." Truly innocence; integrity without sin, requiting without debt, scourging without desert. "Thou upholdest Me because of Mine innocence, and hast made Me strong in Thy sight for ever." Thou hast made Me strong for ever, Thou madest Me weak for a time: Thou hast made Me strong in Thy sight, Thou madest Me weak in sight of men. What then? Praise to Him, glory to Him. …
Thomas Aquinas
"But you have upheld me because of my innocence," etc. Here, having been heard, he gives thanks. And first he confesses the benefit. Second he adds praise, at "Blessed." In the benefit he confesses all that pertains to himself. For first he sets forth the merit. Second he shows the benefit of the resurrection. Third, the state of the risen one. Fourth, the exultation. As to his merit, let us consider his innocence; hence he says, "You have upheld me because of my innocence." 1 Pet. 2: "He committed no sin." Ps. …
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