John Cassian

In his own words on Matthew

• Matthew 6:5-6

  (Collat. ix. 35.) Also we should observe close silence in our prayers, that our enemies, who are ever most watchful to ensnare us at that time, may not know the purport of our petition.

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• Matthew 6:7-8

  (Collat. ix. 36.) We should indeed pray often, but in short form, lest if we be long in our prayers, the enemy that lies in wait for us, might suggest something for our thoughts.

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• Matthew 6:9

  (Collat. ix. 18.) And that we should speed with strong desire thitherward where our Father dwells.

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• Matthew 6:10

  (Collat. ix. 19.) Or; because the Saint knows by the witness of his conscience, that when the kingdom of God shall appear, he shall be partaker therein.

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• Matthew 6:11

  (Coll. ix. 21.) In that He says, this day, He shows that it is to be daily taken, and that this prayer should be offered at all seasons, seeing there is no day on which we have not need, by the receiving of this bread, to confirm the heart of e inward man. (ubi sup.) Though the expression to-day may be understood of this present life; thus, Give us this bread while we abide in this world.

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