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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
"O learn me sweetness, and understanding, and knowledge," he saith, "for I have believed Thy commandments" [Psalm 119:66]. He prayeth these things may be increased and perfected. For they who said, "Lord, increase our faith," [Luke 17:5] had faith. And as long as we live in this world, these are the words of those who are making progress. …
Bonaventure
Passing over is an endeavor: the endeavor to pass from the study of the sciences to the study of holiness and from the study of holiness to that of wisdom. It is said of this in the Psalm: "Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge." The endeavor begins from the top because it wants to "taste and see how good the Lord is." But it is not possible to reach wisdom except through discipline, nor discipline except through knowledge — wherefore the last should not be placed before the first. …
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