The more then the heart of the sinner is burnt up by the great fire of charity, so much the more is the rust of sin consumed.
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).
Also cites: Hom. 33. in Evan.
Catena Aurea on Luke 7:36–50: Gregory the Great
Giovanni Paolo Panini, Interior of St. Peter's, Rome, c. 1754 · Public domainGiovanni Paolo Panini, Interior of St. Peter's, Rome, c. 1754
CommentGregory the GreatPublic domainLuke 7:36–50
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