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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
"Set your hearts upon her might." Not that ye may have the form of godliness, deny the power thereof, but, "upon her might set your hearts. Speak ye in her towers." What is the might of this city? Whoso would understand the might of this city, let him understand the force of love. That is a virtue which none conquereth. Love's flame no waves of the world, no streams of temptation, extinguish. …
Thomas Aquinas
As to the second, he says, "Set your hearts upon its strength." Jerome has, "Set your heart upon its ramparts." And this is the power of the Holy Spirit, who protects this city: Lk. 24: "Stay in the city until you are clothed with power." This power is love: Song 8: "Love is strong as death." As to the third, he says, "And distribute its houses." Jerome has, "Separate its houses, distinguish its palaces." Distinguish, namely by right judgment. For there are some who, on account of a few bad people, wish to condemn the whole Church. …
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