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On Widows

St Ambrose of Milan, NPNF II.10

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2. After having written about virgins, it seemed needful to say something concerning widows,…
3. The precepts of the Apostle concerning a widow indeed are laid down, such as, that she…
4. St. Ambrose returns to the story of the widow of Sarepta, and shows that she represented…
5. 4. By the example of Anna St.
6. Liberality to the poor is recommended by the example of the widow the Gospel, whose two…
7. Naomi is an instance of a widow receiving back from her daughter-in-law the fruits of her…
8. By the example of Judith is shown that courage is not wanting in widows; her preparation…
9. 8. Though many other widows came near to Judith in virtue, St.
10. To an objection that the state of widowhood might indeed be endurable if circumstances…
11. St. Ambrose returns again to the subject of Christ, speaking of His goodness in all…
12. Having shown that the pretexts usually alleged for second marriages have no weight, St.
13. The difference between matters of precept and of counsel is treated of, as shown in the…
14. St. Ambrose, treating of the words in the Gospel concerning eunuchs, condemns those who…
15. Though a widow may have received no commandment, yet she has received so many counsels…
16. St. Ambrose meets the objection of those who make the desire of having children an excuse…