ACC ~ John 10 v23

THE WINTER BEFORE CHRIST’S PASSION

CHRYSOSTOM: This feast was a great and national one. They celebrated with great enthusiasm the day on which the temple was rebuilt upon the return from their long captivity in Persia. At this feast Christ also was present, since from this time forward he continually lived in Judea because the passion was near. HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 61.1. [1]

[1] NPNF 1 14:222*.

THE WINTER OF DISCONTENT BEFORE CHRIST’S PASSION

AUGUSTINE: “It was winter,” and they were chilled because they were slow to approach that divine fire. For to approach is to believe: the one who believes, approaches; the one who denies, moves away. The soul is not moved by the feet but by the affections. They had become icy cold to the sweetness of loving him, and they burned with the desire of doing him an injury. They were far away, while there beside him. TRACTATES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 48.3. [1]

[1] NPNF 1 7:266*.

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