Lucas 13

Glossa Ordinaria

Lucas 13:1

[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] 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. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas

Lucas 13:18-19

[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] 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.) — Catena Aurea by Aquinas

Lucas 13:22

[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] 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. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas

Lucas 13:23-24

[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] 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. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas

Lucas 13:28

[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] 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. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas