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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
In this quotation from the Prophet, there is some variety in the different Gospels. Matthew quotes it as if the Prophet had expressly mentioned the she-ass; but it is not so quoted by John, nor in the Church-copies of the translation in common use. (John 12:15) This seems to me to be accounted for by the account, that Matthew wrote his Gospel in the Hebrew language. …
Thomas Aquinas
"Tell the daughter of Sion" etc. Announce to the daughter of Sion: this refers to the people of Jerusalem who were subject to Mount Sion. Likewise, it signifies the whole Church, because Sion is interpreted as "watchtower." "Announce his doings among the Gentiles," Ps 9:12. …
Rabanus Maurus
In history, Daughter of Sion is the name given to the city of Jerusalem, which stands on mount Sion. But mystically, it is the Church of the faithful pertaining to the Jerusalem which is above.
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