Lucas 23
Prudentius · Comentário Patrístico (catena)
Lucas 23:40-42
Water and blood flow out from the pierced sides of the Savior. Blood indicates the victory, and water stands for baptism. The two robbers on crosses on each side dispute with each other. One denies Christ is God, but the other wins heavenly glory. — SCENES FROM SACRED HISTORY 42
Lucas 23:43
We believe in thy words, O Redeemer, Which, when triumphing over death's darkness, Thou didst speak to thy robber companion, Bidding him in thy footprints to follow. Lo, now to the faithful is opened The bright road to paradise leading; Man again is permitted to enter The garden he lost to the Serpent. To that sacred abode, O great Leader, Take, we pray thee, the soul of thy servant; Let it rest in its native country, Which it left, as an exile to wander. — HYMN FOR EVERY DAY 10.157-68