Glossa Ordinaria

Medieval · AD 800–1500

308 passages across 8 books of the Bible · Who was this?

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  1. Luke 7:36-50
    (non occ. v. Lyra in loc.) And this indeed He spake in answer to his thoughts; and the Pharisee was made more attentive by these words of our Lord, as it is said, And he saith, Master, say on.

    (non occ.) For no one can of himself escape the debt of sin, but only by obtaining pardon through the grace of God.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  2. Luke 11:5-8
    (ordin.) He does not then take away the liberty of asking, but is the more anxious to kindle the desire of praying, by showing the difficulty of obtaining that we ask for. For it follows, The door is now shut.

    (ordin.) And because of what has gone before he adds, I cannot rise and give thee, which must have reference to the difficulty of obtaining.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  3. Luke 11:14-16
    (non occ.) The Lord had promised that the Holy Spirit should be given to those that asked for it; the blessed effects whereof He indeed clearly shows in the following miracle. Hence it follows, And Jesus was casting out a devil, and it was dumb.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  4. Luke 12:4-7
    (ordin.) Now that which in number is one is in weight an ass, but that which is two is a dipondius.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  5. Luke 12:8-12
    (inter.) Now he says, how, with respect to the manner of speaking, what, with respect to the manner of intention. How ye shall answer to those who ask, or what ye shall say to those who wish to learn.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  6. Luke 12:32-34
    (non occ.) Our Lord having removed the care of temporal things from the hearts of His disciples, now banishes fear from them, from which superfluous cares proceed, saying, Fear not, &c.

    Or, the thieves are heretics and evil spirits, who are bent upon depriving us of spiritual things. The moth which secretly frets the garments is envy, which mars good desires, and bursts the bonds of charity.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  7. Luke 13:1-5
    As He had been speaking of the punishments of sinners, the story is fitly told Him of the punishment of certain particular sinners, from which He takes occasion to denounce vengeance also against other sinners: as it is said, There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilæans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  8. Luke 13:18-21
    While His adversaries were ashamed, and the people rejoiced, at the glorious things that were done by Christ, He proceeds to explain the progress of the Gospel under certain similitudes, as it follows, Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? It is like a grain of mustard seed, &c. (Mat. 17:19.)

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  9. Luke 13:22-30
    Having spoken in parables concerning the increase of the teaching of the Gospel, He every where endeavours to spread it by preaching. Hence it is said, And he went through the cities and villages.

    This question seems to have reference to what had gone before. For in the parable which was given above, He had said, that the birds of the air rested on its branches, by which it might be supposed that there would be many who would obtain the rest of salvation. And because one had asked the question for all, the Lord does not answer him individually, as it follows, And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate.

    Or the teeth will gnash which here delighted in eating, the eyes will weep which here wandered with desire. By each He represents the real resurrection of the wicked.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  10. Luke 15:1-7
    (interlin.) That is, those who collect or farm the public taxes, and who make a business of following after worldly gain.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  11. Luke 15:11-16
    Or no one gave to him, because when the devil makes any one his own, he procures no further abundance for him, knowing him to be dead.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  12. Luke 15:17-24
    Or no one gave to him, because when the devil makes any one his own, he procures no further abundance for him, knowing him to be dead.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  13. Luke 19:28-36
    (non occ.) The disciples waited upon Christ not only in bringing the colt of another, but also with their own garments, some of which they placed upon the ass, others they strewed in the way.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  14. Luke 21:1-4
    (non occ.) Our Lord having rebuked the covetousness of the Scribes who devoured widows' houses, commends the almsgiving of a widow; as it is said, And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting into the treasury, & c.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  15. Luke 22:1-2
    (non occ.) Whose Passion the Evangelist being about to relate, introduces the figure of it, saying, Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  16. Luke 22:7-13
    (non occ.) And perceiving these signs, the disciples zealously fulfilled all that had been commanded them; as it follows, And they went, and found as he had said unto them, and made ready the Passover.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  17. Luke 22:47-53
    (non occ.) After first mentioning the prayer of Christ, St. Luke goes on to speak of His betrayal wherein He is betrayed by His disciple, saying, And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  18. Luke 23:26-32
    (non occ.) Having related the condemnation of Christ, Luke naturally goes on to speak of His crucifixion; as it is said, And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, &c.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  19. Luke 24:13-24
    (non occ.) After the manifestation of Christ's resurrection made by the Angels to the women, the same resurrection is further manifested by an appearance of Christ Himself to His disciples; as it is said, And behold two of them.

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

  20. Luke 24:25-35
    They not only compel Him by their actions, but induce Him by their words; for it follows, saying, Abide with us, for it is towards evening, and the day is far gone, (that is, towards its close.)

    (as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274) Catena Aurea by Aquinas

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