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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
The servant therefore fell down prostrate before him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. Behold the power of repentance and the Lord's love for mankind. For repentance caused the servant to fall down prostrate before the king and cease from wickedness, since he who stands firmly in wickedness cannot be forgiven. …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
But that servant falling down, besought him, saying. Here the mercy of the lord is set forth. And first, that which provokes mercy is presented: for what greatly provokes mercy is prayer. Hence when a man feels himself in danger, he should have recourse to prayer. Sir 21:1: son, have you sinned? Do not do so again, but for your former sins pray that they may be forgiven you. Moreover, his humility is commended; likewise his discretion is commended; likewise his justice. His humility, because falling down. …
Remigius of Rheims
That he says, falling down, shows how the sinner humbled himself, and offered amends. Have patience with me, expresses the sinner's prayer, begging respite, and space to correct his error.
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