ACC ~ John 15 v19

OF THIS WORLD, YET NOT IN IT

AMBROSE: That which is promised to us is already present with you, and the object of your prayers is with you. You are of this world and yet not in this world. This age has held you but has not been able to retain you. CONCERNING VIRGINS 1.9.52. [1]

[1] NPNF 2 10:371*.

GOD AND HIS ENEMIES

GREGORY THE GREAT: For the disparaging of the perverse [toward us] is our praise. There is nothing wrong in not pleasing those who do not please God. For no one can by one and the same act please God and the enemies of God. He proves himself no friend to God who pleases his enemy. And he whose soul is in subjection to the Truth will have to contend with the enemies of that Truth. HOMILIES ON EZEKIEL 1.9.14 [1]

[1] CCL 142:130.