Matthew 6:16 (WEB)
“Moreover when you fast, don’t be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.
Catechism · 2
"I Believe in Life Everlasting"
“Our Lord often used the word "Amen," sometimes repeated,” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Mt 6:2, 5, 16; Jn 5:19.
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
“Scripture and the Fathers insist above all on three forms, fasting, prayer, and almsgiving,” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Tob 12:8; Mt 6:1-18.
Fathers and councils · 12
John Chrysostom
“Matt. VI. 16.” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“Fourthly,by pointing out that whatsoever things should be done by him, were all accomplished; at which time also He made mention of the parable of the children.” — editor's note: Matt. vi. 14–19.
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Jerome
“When you fast, be of a cheerful countenance.” — editor's note: Matt. vi. 3, 16–18.
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Tertullian
“Thereafter He prescribed to fasts a law—that they are to be performed “without sadness:” for why should what is salutary be sad?” — editor's note: Matt. vi. 16–18.
Read the whole comment“Whatever our prayer be, it will not be better than the observance of the precept by which we are bidden to conceal our fasts; for now, by abstinence from the kiss, we are known to be fasting.” — editor's note: Matt. vi. 16–18.
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Catena Aurea on Matthew
- Pseudo-ChrysostomCatena Aurea on Matthew
Forasmuch as that prayer which is offered in a humble spirit and contrite heart, shews a mind already strong and disciplined; whereas he who is sunk in self-indulgence cannot have a humble spirit and contrite heart;…
Read the whole comment - JeromeCatena Aurea on Matthew
The word, “exterminare,” so often used in the ecclesiastical Scriptures though a blunder of the translators, has a quite different meaning from that in which it is commonly understood. It is properly said of exiles…
Read the whole comment - Gregory the GreatCatena Aurea on Matthew
For by the pale countenance, the trembling limbs, and the bursting sighs, and by all so great toil and trouble, nothing is in the mind but the esteem of men.
Read the whole comment - Leo the GreatCatena Aurea on Matthew
But that fasting is not pure, that comes not of reasons of continence, but of the arts of deceit.
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If then he who fasts, and makes himself of sad countenance, is a hypocrite, how much more wicked is he who does not fast, yet assumes a fictitious paleness of face as a token of fasting.
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on Matthew
On this paragraph it is to be specially noted, that not only in outward splendor and pomp, but even in the dress of sorrow and mourning, is there room for display, and that the more dangerous, inasmuch as it deceives…
Read the whole comment - Remigius of AuxerreCatena Aurea on Matthew
The reward of the hypocrites’ fast is shewn, when it is added, “That they may seem to men to fast; verily I say unto you, They have their reward;” that is, that reward for which they looked.
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Cross-references · 15
Cited together in Homilies on Matthew Homily 20.
Cited together in Homilies on Matthew Homily 20.
Cited together in Catechism §1063.
Cited together in On Prayer Chapter 18.
Cited together in On Prayer Chapter 18.
Cited together in On Prayer Chapter 18.
Cited together in On Prayer Chapter 18.
Cited together in Homilies on Matthew Homily 20.
Cited together in On Prayer Chapter 18.
Cited together in Homilies on Matthew Homily 20.
Cited together in Catechism §1063.
Cited together in Homilies on Matthew Homily 20.
Cited together in Homilies on Matthew Homily 20.
Cited together in Homilies on Matthew Homily 20.
Cited together in Homilies on Matthew Homily 20.