The Gospel as It Was Revealed to Me - Volume 1

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    E.M.V. - VOLUME 1
    Cover page of the 2nd French edition (2016) of "The Gospel as It Was Revealed to Me" Cover page of the 2nd French edition (2016)
    Work Details
    Author Maria Valtorta
    Visions 78: EMV 1 to EMV 78
    Pages 530
    First Italian Edition
    Title Il poema dell’Uomo-Dio
    Publication 1956-1959
    Publisher Tipografia editrice M. Pisani
    French Translation 1st Edition
    Title The Gospel as It Was Revealed to Me
    Translator Félix Sauvage
    Publication 1979
    Publisher Valtortian Editorial Center
    French Translation 2nd Edition
    Translator Yves d'Horrer
    Publication December 2016
    Publisher Valtortian Editorial Center
    ISBN 978-8879872638
    Multimedia Versions
    Audio MP3 CD, 1st edition (1979)
    Publisher Rassemblement A Son Image
    e-book EPUB, MOBI, 2nd edition (2016)
    Publisher Valtortian Editorial Center

    Volume 1 of The Gospel as It Was Revealed to Me (2nd edition) relates the birth and Hidden life of Mary and Jesus (EMV 1 to EMV 43) and the beginning of the first year of Jesus’ public life (EMV 44 to EMV 78).

    Out of the 78 episodes,

    • 31 illustrate Gospel passages,
    • 5 are solely dedicated to catecheses by Jesus (in addition to those accompanying certain visions),
    • 42 refer to traditional accounts or are unpublished.

    Main events described[edit | edit source]

    • Events referred to in the Gospel: The marriage of Mary and Joseph - The Annunciation - The Visitation - The birth of John the Baptist - Joseph’s Doubt - The Nativity of Jesus - The Adoration of the shepherds - The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple - The Adoration of the Magi - The Massacre of the Holy Innocents - The flight into Egypt - The finding of Jesus at the Temple - The Baptism of Jesus - The Temptation in the desert - The Wedding at Cana - The merchants driven from the Temple - The miraculous catch of fish.
    • Events reported by tradition: The conception of the Virgin Mary - Her birth - Her stay at the Temple.

    Hidden Lives of Mary and Jesus[edit | edit source]

    The formulation of subsections and dating are based on personal research intended to better understand the content of the episodes and do not commit the publisher.
    1. A thought as an introduction. God willed an immaculate womb. 13
    1.1: This first book will treat of the Virgin Mary. - 1.2: The Holy Trinity descended there with all its perfections. - 1.3: Mary and Eve. - 1.4: This thought will serve as an introduction to other holy topics.

    Cycle of the birth and childhood of the Virgin Mary[edit | edit source]

    2. Joachim and Anne make a vow to the Lord. 14
    Reconstructed calendar[1]: in September of year -22 (beginning of Tishri)
    2.1: Anne at her loom. 2.2: A neighbor entrusts her child to her. This fills her with joy. 2.3: Arrival of Joachim who rejoices too. The mutual love of childless spouses. 2.4: Hope of a miraculous birth of a child consecrated to God. 2.5: The cycle of the Virgin Mary's birth begins.
    3. At the Feast of Booths. Anne and Joachim possessed Wisdom. 19
    3.1: Anne's house differs from the one Mary will inherit. 3.2: The camp of booths of branches set up outside Jerusalem's walls. 3.3: Anne, the barren one, speaks with a mother of a large family. 3.4: Joachim reaffirms his hope of a miraculous Maternity and Anne confides to him her prophetic dream. 3.5: The righteous are always wise. 3.6: Anne lacked only the crown of children. 3.7: Lovers like on the first day. 3.8: They wanted a son but had the Mother of God. 3.9: The chastity of the spouses. 3.10: Today love and the bridal chamber are profaned.
    4. Anne announces her Maternity by a canticle. Her womb carries the Immaculate Soul of Mary. 25
    4.1: At her loom Anne sings, prays, and smiles. 4.2: She announces her Maternity to Joachim. 4.3: In the Temple a Fire had come to me. 4.4: We will call her Mary. Star of our sea, pearl, happiness. 4.5: The Word acts upon Anne. 4.6: The Immaculate Soul of Mary. 4.7: What the first parents would have been.
    5. Birth of the Virgin Mary. Her virginity in the eternal thought of the Father. 31
    5.1: The garden suffers a severe drought. 5.2: Anne entrusts her great Peace near the term. 5.3: A violent storm. 5.4: A gigantic rainbow, a star, an anticipated moon, greet the birth. 5.5: A detailed portrait of the child. 5.6: Mary is given to Anne who prophesies about her. 5.7: To speak of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is to plunge into love. 5.8: In the thought of God at the origin of beings. 5.9: The Consolation and joy of God. 5.10: Creation made for man, his king. 5.11: God knew what man would be. 5.12: God created the Spouse to be the Mother of the incarnate God. 5.13: Childbirth willed by God and that willed by Man. 5.14: Satan, this little girl has conquered you. It is the revenge of God. 5.15: The virginity of Mary.
    6. Purification of Anne and offering of Mary, the perfect little girl for the Kingdom of Heaven. 47
    6.1: Joachim, Anne, Zechariah and Elizabeth on the way to the Temple. 6.2: Anne will give to God what comes from Him. 6.3: The Purification of Anne. 6.4: The consecration of Mary and first contact with Anne of Phanuel. 6.5: In three years, you will also be there, my Lily. 6.6: Here is the perfect Child, with the Heart of a dove, simple and pure. 6.7: The pure, peaceful, well-disposed eye possessed by the pure, the saints, those enamored of God.
    7. The little Mary with Anne and Joachim. The Wisdom of the Son is already on her lips. 52
    7.1: Little Mary brings flowers to Anne. 7.2: An imagined story for each flower. 7.3: How long until Emmanuel? 7.4: I will become a virgin to hasten his coming. 7.5: How can he save me if I do not sin? 7.6: When will you take me to the Temple? 7.7: Spiritually precocious children. 7.8: Reason is one of the things that makes us most resemble God. 7.9: Mary was the Super Eve, the masterpiece of the Most High.
    8. Mary’s Homily at the Temple. In her humility, she was unaware that she was the Woman full of Wisdom. 59
    8.1: Slow and sad walk through the streets of Jerusalem. 8.2: Stop. Anne confides her pain to Elizabeth. 8.3: Zechariah encourages Joachim and Anne. 8.4: Anne leaves Mary her bridal veil. 8.5: Mary asks for the blessing of her parents. Arrival at the Temple. 8.6: The High Priest Homilies to the spotless Lamb. 8.7: The prayer of "the humble servant." 8.8: You too, Mary, "walk in my Presence and be thus perfect."
    9. The death of Joachim and Anne was gentle, after a life of wise fidelity to God amidst Trials. 67
    9.1: The life of my grandparents quickly entered darkness. 9.2: Wisdom inspired them. 9.3: Their Trials accepted in Peace. 9.4: Children belong to God first, before belonging to their parents. 9.5: Childbirth and death without pain.
    10. Mary's canticle. She recalled what her Soul had seen in God. 70
    10.1: Mary sews and sings a canticle. 10.2: Anna of Phanuel surprised by Mary's aspect. 10.3: The Presence of God in Mary. 10.4: Her will to remain a virgin. 10.5: The wait for the Messiah is shortened. I will place myself entirely at his service. 10.6: He will be the Man of sorrows. 10.7: All drunk with the Invisible Presence. 10.8: Mary remembered God. 10.9: Participation in the Supreme Intelligence. 10.10: The Full of Grace. 10.11: Everything comes from another source notes Maria Valtorta who reassures herself.

    Cycle of marriage with Joseph[edit | edit source]

    11. Mary confides her vow to the high priest. 79
    Reconstructed calendar[1] : September of year -7 (Elul 3754).
    11.1: Mary's smile amidst a bombardment rejoices Maria Valtorta. 11.2: With the virgins Mary returns to her cell. 11.3: The Pontiff reminds her she must marry. 11.4: But Mary had promised the Lord and tells how. 11.5: You will tell your vow to your husband.
    12. Joseph chosen as husband of the Virgin. 83
    12.1: A meeting of men in festive attire. 12.2: Joseph talks with an old man. 12.3: A Levite brings a bundle of dry branches with a flowering branch. 12.4: Joseph is designated as Mary’s husband thanks to the miraculously flowering branch. 12.5: The Pontiff introduces Joseph to Mary. 12.6: Joseph is a Nazirite. 12.7: Mary entrusts, to Joseph who accepts, her consecration to God. They will live in chastity. 12.8: In Nazareth the spouses will live separately and Joseph will take care of everything.
    13. Marriage of the Virgin with Joseph, instructed by Wisdom that he would be the guardian of the Mystery. 84
    13.1: The beauty of Mary in her bridal clothes. 13.2: She arouses the admiration of her companions. 13.3: Your garments are the caress of your mother. 13.4: Arrival of Joseph wearing his finest clothes. His speech as a Man. 13.5: Joseph speaks of the vow of absolute chastity. 13.6: The Pontiff presides over the marriage. 13.7: The spouses leave by carriage with Zechariah and Elizabeth. 13.8: Praise of Wisdom. 13.9: Joseph, guardian of the Spouse and of the Son of God. 13.10: Joseph, new Aaron who believed without seeing. 13.11: Joseph, a co-redeemer example of purity, fidelity and perfect love.
    14. The spouses arrive at Nazareth. 98
    14.1: The road through the hills of Galilee. 14.2: Triumphal entry into Nazareth. 14.3: Joseph points at a distance to Mary's house. He will work there. 14.4: Man of Mary of Alphaeus and Sarah. 14.5: Joseph offers himself to Mary as a confidant. 14.6: The Wedding will take place when she is sixteen years old. 14.7: Elizabeth will stay some time with her cousin.
    15. As a conclusion to the Proto-gospel. 104
    15.1: Happy visions far from the ferocity surrounding Maria Valtorta. 15.2: Part of your sufferings will cease. 15.3: Many hosts were consumed following your example. 15.4: Wisdom instructs you ever more to understand the science of life and its practice. 15.5: Mary to Maria: I carried you with me in the secret of my earliest years, now love me as daughter and sister in your destiny as victim.

    Cycle of the birth and childhood of Jesus[edit | edit source]

    16. The Annunciation. 98
    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Wednesday 21 February -5 (15 Adar I 3756).
    Luke 1:26-38
    16.1: Mary spins, smiling. 16.2: She sings and prays for the Messiah's coming. 16.3: The Archangel Gabriel appears. 16.4: The dialogue between Gabriel and Mary.
    17. Eve's disobedience and Mary's obedience. 110
    17.1: Ask your Soul the heavenly truths. 17.2: Man was called to rule over all. 17.3: The birth of evil in Lucifer. 17.4: Procreation willed by God. 17.5: Satan awakens the flesh in Eve who does not turn to the Father. 17.6: A greater condemnation weighs on the Woman. 17.7: Grace against the three concupiscences. 17.8: My spirit rejoices. 17.9: I did not know I was spotless. 17.10: Joy to be mother of a man and of God. 17.11: Joy of having made God happy. 17.12: The disobedience of Eve and its consequences. 17.13: I obeyed with joy and pain. 17.14: My “Yes” erased Eve’s “no” to God's command. 17.15: To be a springboard so that others succeed in walking toward the Cross. 17.16: The metaphorical or symbolic tree. 17.17: Gravity of the first fault. 17.18: Man's love must be without lust. 17.19: Eve believed Satan and desired what was not good without remorse. 17.20: Receive the Light. 17.21: Wild beasts surpass you in the honesty of their loves.
    18. Mary announces to Joseph the Maternity of Elizabeth and entrusts God with justifying hers. 120
    18.1: Mary busies herself with the evening meal. 18.2: Joseph arrives. 18.3: She makes him eat. 18.4: They talk of everything and nothing. 18.5: Mary will go to help pregnant Elizabeth. 18.6: The spouses separate. 18.7: What to say to Joseph? 18.8: Entrust me with your justification. 18.9: My first sorrow as Co-redeemer. 18.10: Entrust God with guarding your reputation.
    19. Mary and Joseph go to Jerusalem. 126
    Luke 1:39.
    19.1: Joseph comes to take Mary with two grey donkeys. 19.2: Meeting at dawn of a flock of sheep and a lamb. 19.3: Calm journey on more traveled roads and stop to shelter from a storm.
    20. Departure from Jerusalem. Mary's beatific aspect. Importance of prayer for Mary and Joseph. 128
    20.1: Joseph introduces a travel companion to Mary. 20.2: The old chatterbox ends up dozing. Mary prays. 20.3: Maria Valtorta lingers to contemplate chaste Mary. 20.4: Contrast with the tragic hours of the Passion. 20.5: The Presence gives great Peace. Maria Valtorta remembers Jesus' sufferings at Gethsemane. 20.6: Mary and Joseph always give first place to prayer. 20.7: In weakness or holiness, always invoke the Lord's holiness. 20.8: Living prayer has its source in love and suffering united with that of Mary and Jesus.
    21. Mary's arrival at Hebron and meeting with Elizabeth. (The Visitation). 132
    Luke 1:40-55.
    21.1: Through the hills of Judea. 21.2: Zachariah's wealthy estate at Hebron. 21.3: The funny little bell and the opening of the gate. 21.4: Old Samuel gives news of Zachariah and Elizabeth. 21.5: The embrace of Elizabeth and Mary, the inner illumination, the Magnificat. 21.6: Arrival of Zechariah. 21.7: Visions according to his spiritual needs.
    22. Days spent at Hebron. The Fruits of Mary's charity towards Elizabeth. 138
    Luke 1:56.
    22.1: Mary sews for Elizabeth's child. 22.2: Elizabeth feels much better since Mary's visit. 22.3: Mary is moved thinking about Isaiah's Man of Sorrows. 22.4: Zachariah's muteness pains Elizabeth. 22.5: Walk in the garden among Doves, goats and lambs. 22.6: Mary spins and weaves. 22.7: She imagines what her child will be. 22.8: God will reveal the mystery to Joseph. 22.9: Zechariah will speak again. The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem. 22.10: Love of Neighbor. 22.11: My love of Neighbor and my love of God. 22.12: Charity advances the realization of things. 22.13: Bitterness mixed with sweetness.
    23. Birth of John the Baptist. All suffering eases on Mary's breast. 146
    Luke 1:57-58.
    23.1: A vision of Peace amid dark Hours. 23.2: Mary helps Elizabeth and Sarah in the garden. 23.3: She reassures an Elizabeth afraid of dying. 23.4: She watches over everything in the house. 23.5: Suffering Elizabeth calls her bedside. 23.6: She returns to reassure Zechariah. 23.7: Zechariah is nervous, Mary prays. 23.8: The boy is brought to the father. Mary brings him back to the mother. 23.9: The tearing of Mary's spiritual childbirth. 23.10: Come to me, who am the eternal bearer of Jesus.
    24. Circumcision of John the Baptist. Mary is a source of Grace for the one who Homilies the Light. 153
    Luke 1:59-79.
    24.1: The house in celebration. 24.2: The name. The miracle. The Benedictus. 24.3: Only Mary can soothe little John's pain after his Circumcision. 24.4: Zechariah, who can speak again, prostrates himself before Mary. 24.5: Mary asks for prayers for the Co-redeemer she will be. 24.6: God pardons the repentant. 24.7: He renders pain sweet in its bitterness. 24.8: The pain of seeing an enemy of Jesus. 24.9: The mystery of Good Friday. 24.10: A pain ever growing.
    25. Presentation of John the Baptist at the Temple and Mary's departure. Joseph's Passion. 158
    25.1: Arrival at the Temple, Mary is surprised not to see Joseph. 25.2: Zechariah received with honors. The crowd surprised at the mother's age. 25.3: Mary does not find Joseph at the inn. She waits for him at Zebedee's parents. 25.4: Joseph arrives and apologizes. 25.5: He worries about Mary. 25.6: Departure of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Mary will find a beautiful garden again. 25.7: Joseph departs at night, noticing Mary's state. 25.8: The pain of a lover is the greatest gift God can give to one who believes in His Son. 25.9: Joseph also had his Passion. Mary's suffering at that moment. 25.10: The great holiness of Joseph. 25.11: You too must live your passion. 25.12: After Easter (1944), it will be silence before the Redeemer's pain.
    26. Joseph asks Mary for forgiveness. Faith, charity, and humility to receive God. 165
    Matthew 1:18-25.
    26.1: See Mary. 26.2: Mary spins in the shade of an apple tree. 26.3: Joseph arrives and apologizes for suspected her. 26.4: Mary only obeyed God. 26.5: The marriage will take place the following week. 26.6: Pale because I suffered Joseph's pain. 26.7: Humility to its extreme limit like the One I carried. 26.8: Conditions to please God and receive Him. 26.9: Leave it to the Lord to proclaim you his servants.
    27. The census edict. Teachings on love for one’s husband and trust in God. 170
    Luke 2:1-3.
    27.1: Mary's heavily advanced pregnancy and her eternal youth. 27.2: The edict is published; we must go to Bethlehem. 27.3: This is where the Messiah must be born. Trust in God! 27.4: Joseph regains his smile. 27.5: What weighs on the shoulders of wife and husband respectively. 27.6: Trust in God sums up the theological Virtues. 27.7: No event can happen without God's permission.
    28. Arrival in Bethlehem. 176
    Luke 2:4-5.
    28.1: Traveling in the dead of winter. 28.2: I don't know if you will find lodgings. 28.3: There is no room in the inn. 28.4: A sort of cave with an ox. 28.5: Joseph busies himself setting up. 28.6: The vision speaks for itself.
    29. The birth of Jesus. Salvific efficacy of Mary’s divine Maternity. 181
    Luke 2:6-7.
    29.1: Mary and Joseph in prayer. 29.2: A light transfigures Mary. 29.3: The child is born in a dazzling light. 29.4: The child offered to God and given to Joseph. 29.5: Hurry to shelter him from the cold. 29.6: It is through suffering that one gains Peace. 29.7: I have redeemed Eve’s fourfold sin. 29.8: Humility versus Pride. 29.9: Renunciation versus greed. 29.10: Hunger for God versus gluttony. 29.11: Chastity versus lust. 29.12: The Peace obtained at the foot of the cross. 29.13: Participate in redemption.
    30. Announcement to the shepherds, first adorers of the Word made flesh. 190
    Luke 2:8-20.
    30.1: In the countryside a dazzling moon. 30.2: A shepherd attracted by a brighter light. 30.3: An angel appears and speaks to the shepherds. 30.4: A host of Angels sings the Gloria. 30.5: The shepherd of the watch points to the manger. 30.6: What the young shepherd sees behind the entrance curtain. 30.7: A lamb and warm milk as gifts. 30.8: Elijah will find a house and warn Zechariah. 30.9: The twelve shepherds name themselves and give a Kiss to the child. 30.10: Praises of the shepherds. 30.11: Whoever goes to Mary finds me.
    31. Visit of Zechariah. The holiness of Joseph and obedience to priests. 200
    31.1: Arrival of Zechariah alone to whom Joseph tells the Nativity's episodes. 31.2: "The Host" in Zechariah's arms. 31.3: Elizabeth's gifts for the child. 31.4: The Messiah must grow in Bethlehem. 31.5: Zechariah convinces the couple to settle in Bethlehem. 31.6: The holiness of Joseph. 31.7: Zechariah versus Joseph. 31.8: The true priests and the others. 31.9: Obedience always saves. 31.10: Respect toward the priest is always a mark of Christian integrity.
    32. Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. The virtue of Simeon and the prophecy of Anne. 207
    Luke 2:28-38.
    32.1: Through the countryside. 32.2: And in the city. 32.3: The purification of the mother. 32.4: The presentation of the child. 32.5: The prophecies of Simeon. 32.6: The prophetess Anna of Phanuel. 32.7: Goodwill does not deploy in outward practices, but in prayer. 32.8: Simeon had this goodwill and perseverance. 32.9: Put your anguish at God's feet.
    33. Virgin's lullaby. 213
    33.1: The few-month-old baby delayed falling asleep. 33.2: Mary’s lullaby. 33.3: The child-Jesus in his mother’s arms. 33.4: The Grace of the vision.
    34. Adoration of the three Magi. It is “the Gospel of faith”. 216
    Matthew 2:1-12.
    34.1: The Gospels of faith. 34.2: The plan of the city of Bethlehem. 34.3: A star creates a fairy tale there. 34.4: The Magi stop there by night. 34.5: In broad daylight they bring their gifts. 34.6: They kneel before the child. 34.7: The eldest recounts their journey. 34.8: The significance of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 34.9: They reluctantly leave the house. 34.10: The Magi had faith in all. 34.11: They sought no personal gain. 34.12: The integrity of their Conscience. 34.13: Their humility before God. 34.14: Their piety. 34.15: They are humble, generous, obedient, and respectful to one another. 34.16: Joseph guardian and protector of Purity and Holiness, without usurping rights. 34.17: Mary is our Advocate. 34.18: Meditate and imitate.
    35. The flight into Egypt. Teachings on the last vision related to Jesus' advent. 230
    Matthew 2:13.
    35.1: A dream makes Joseph get up at night. 35.2: At dawn we flee. 35.3: Mary hastens to Ramah (Judea) to gather her things. 35.4: She wakes the child and gives him the breast. 35.5: We have the Magi's wealth and God with us. 35.6: Departure with three mounts. 35.7: Men, thinking to do Good, made unreal what would have been so if left real. 35.8: Our honorable human passions. 35.9: I did not seek worldly greatness. 35.10: Virginity of Mary and chastity of Joseph. 35.11: Mary’s pain torn from her home.
    36. The Holy Family in Egypt. A lesson for Families. 240
    Matthew 2:14-15.
    36.1: The little property in Egypt. 36.2: A 2-year-old child playing. 36.3: Mary weaves and cares for him. 36.4: Arrival of Joseph at the house. 36.5: The evening meal. 36.6: Jesus’ silence. 36.7: A model for Families. 36.8: Serenity and altruism in poverty and exile. 36.9: Spirit of prayer, frugality, love of work, humility, order. 36.10: Meditate on this great lesson.

    Jesus' childhood in Nazareth[edit | edit source]

    37. First lesson of work to Jesus, which does not differ from standards of his Age. 249
    • Reconstructed calendar[1]: beginning of year 2 (3762).
    37.1: The 5-year-old child wanted to make a lake. 37.2: Tools and a workbench sized for a child. 37.3: Jesus promises Mary a small stool. 37.4: The two greatest saints. 37.5: Joseph was truly my foster father. 37.6: Praise of Joseph. 37.7: I cried over Joseph. 37.8: The child greatly needs his parents. 37.9: The disintegrated Family.
    38. Mary teaches Jesus, Jude and James. 254
    38.1: The order of the visions. 38.2: Mary sews, door open to the garden. 38.3: Jesus plays merchants with his two cousins. 38.4: Then they decide to play Exodus. 38.5: Jesus has excellent memory. 38.6: Arrival of Alphaeus and Mary, parents of James and Jude. 38.7: The child will be instructed but will not go to school. 38.8: Mary will also instruct James and Jude. 38.9: My Mom, Doctor like no other in Israel.
    39. Preparations for Jesus' coming of age and departure from Nazareth. 262
    39.1: Jesus promises to show the ceremony of his coming of age. 39.2: Mary in front of a basin of earth in the garden. 39.3: Mary of Alphaeus helps dye the wool with purple. 39.4: Jesus is clad in a red mantle. 39.5: Mary asks Joseph to bless her with Jesus. 39.6: Pilgrims through the countryside.
    40. The coming-of-age examination of Jesus at the Temple. 267
    40.1: Jesus' family arrives at the Temple. 40.2: Joseph requests coming-of-age examination. 40.3: Examiners astonished by Jesus' first answers. 40.4: Jesus explains why he bows in the name of the Lord. 40.5: A case of interpretation to solve. 40.6: The spiritual meaning of a Bible passage. 40.7: The subsequent ceremonies.
    41. Jesus' discussion with the doctors at the Temple. The Mother's anguish and the Son's response. 272
    41.1: Leaning on a low wall Jesus looks over the city, the Temple, and a bare hill. 41.2: The seer is within the Temple courtyard. 41.3: Gamaliel versus Chammai on the Presence of the Messiah. 41.4: Jesus versus Chammai on the same subject. 41.5: The Messiah was born in Bethlehem at the time of the star. 41.6: The spiritual and universal kingship of the Messiah. 41.7: The people will reject their King. 41.8: The Forerunner exists. 41.9: These stones will hear my voice again. 41.10: The inner monitor of Maria Valtorta. 41.11: Mary and Joseph search for the child. 41.12: Mary finds him among the doctors. 41.13: Jesus comes to aid exhausted Maria Valtorta.
    42. The death of Joseph. Jesus is the Peace of those who suffer and those who die. 283
    42.1: A carpenter's workshop. 42.2: Jesus works there calmly. 42.3: Mary calls Jesus beside dying Joseph. 42.4: Joseph revives. 42.5: Jesus recites passages of psalms. 42.6: Thank you, my father. 42.7: Joseph dies peacefully. 42.8: Mary’s sorrows. 42.9: I make death sweet. 42.10: Peace brought by Jesus and Mary.
    43. As a conclusion of the Hidden Life. 291
    43.1: End of Jesus' family life. 43.2: He performs secret miracles there. 43.3: Faith and boldness of Joseph. 43.4: Where Jesus was, holiness spread. 43.5: Visions adapted to the seer’s state. 43.6: Jesus did not bring material riches. 43.7: The martyrdom of perseverance.

    First year of Jesus’ public life (beginning)[edit | edit source]

    The formulation of subsections and dating are based on personal research intended to better understand the content of the episodes and do not commit the publisher.
    Mapping of Jesus' movements in the 1st four months

    Preparation for public life[edit | edit source]

    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Sunday 13 December 26 (17 Tebeth 3787).
    44. Jesus’ farewell to his Mother on departure from Nazareth. The tears and prayer of the Co-redeemer. 295
    44.1: Mary busies herself serving Jesus’ meal. 44.2: Jesus eats to please his mother who silently weeps. 44.3: This hour must come and they recite the Our Father. 44.4: Jesus gives Mary some wine and bread. 44.5: One last Kiss. 44.6: Jesus disappears around a bend. 44.7: The fourth sorrow of Mary. 44.8: Instructions for visions: order, style, purpose. 44.9: Parents and children: mutual renunciation for a higher love. 44.10: Mary had only one Good, her son. 44.11: She wept because she was the Co-redeemer. 44.12: Those called to a heroic destiny. 44.13: Jesus' and Mary's Our Father. 44.14: Always unite your prayer to mine. 44.15: Human ingratitude.
    45. The preaching of John the Baptist and Jesus’ Baptism. Divine manifestation. 304
    Matthew 3:1-17 | Mark 1:2-11 | Luke 3:1-18, 21-22 | John 1:19-34.
    45.1: The Jordan near the Judean desert. 45.2: The Baptist, fiery orator. 45.3: Nothing distinguishes Jesus in the crowd. 45.4: Behold the Lamb of God. 45.5: John baptizes him and points him out to the crowd. 45.6: Jesus’ commentary: The pre-sanctification of John. 45.7: The miracle of the heavenly sign. 45.8: Christ's manifestations have been numerous. 45.9: To you, I give the comfort of the vision; to all, the means to desire me. 45.10: Maria Valtorta makes up for omissions.
    46. Jesus tempted by Satan in the desert. How to overcome Temptations. 310
    Matthew 4:1-11 | Mark 1:12-13 | Luke 4:1-13.
    46.1: A rocky solitude. 46.2: Jesus meditates in a cave. 46.3: Satan’s gaze and Jesus’. 46.4: Satan speech 1 (Here the king is me). 46.5: Satan speech 2 (Go to the Woman). 46.6: Satan speech 3 (Satisfy yourself first). 46.7: Satan speech 4 (Perform a miracle). 46.8: Satan speech 5 (I will give you the land). 46.9: Depart, Satan. 46.10: Jesus invigorated by angels. 46.11: I did not manifest my Presence, but I was there. 46.12: Satan always presents with a friendly and ordinary exterior. 46.13: He always begins with the material side of nature. 46.14: It is useless to argue with Satan. Only God can defeat him. 46.15: After the Struggle, the victory.

    Calling of the first Apostles[edit | edit source]

    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Monday 8 March 27 (13 Adar II 3787).
    47. Meeting with John and James. Among all the Disciples, John, son of Zebedee, is the purest. 317
    Matthew 4:12 | John 1:37-39.
    47.1: Jesus returns to the place of his Baptism. 47.2: John, with James, goes to Jesus. The Baptist had pointed him out. 47.3: My teaching is stricter than the Baptist's. 47.4: The value of purity. 47.5: Different kinds of virginity. 47.6: Purity, the first target of Satan's Temptations. 47.7: The lustful attack purity. 47.8: Among all my Disciples, John is “the Pure”. 47.9: Leave Satan's flower on his sands. 47.10: Jesus clarifies a disputed Gospel point.
    48. John and James report their meeting with the Messiah to Peter. 322
    Matthew 4:13-17 | John 1:40-41.
    48.1: A dawn of perfect serenity over Lake Galilee. 48.2: John calls fishermen from afar. 48.3: It is He. 48.4: James' speech: He comes for the little ones. 48.5: We must go to Him, says Peter. 48.6: Peter’s remorse. 48.7: Jesus did not want money for Himself.
    49. Meeting of Peter and Andrew the Apostle after a synagogue speech. John, son of Zebedee, is great even in humility. 327
    Matthew 4:18-22 | Mark 1:14-15 | Luke 4:14-15 | John 1:42.
    49.1: Jesus saw John with his Heart. 49.2: John expresses total love to him. 49.3: Simon can be at ease. 49.4: Jesus comforts a child and congratulates its mother. 49.5: Jesus speaks to John about his Family. 49.6: Jesus reads and comments on Jeremiah’s book at the synagogue. 49.7: Simon will be the solid Rock and Andrew the shy one will become a lion. 49.8: John obtains permission to go to Jerusalem with Jesus. 49.9: John's humility. 49.10: In a beautiful success, do not glory. 49.11: John compared to Mary.
    50. In Bethsaida, at Peter's house. Meeting Philip and Bartholomew (Nathaniel) the Apostle. 337
    John 1:43-51.
    50.1: John invites Jesus to teach at Bethsaida. 50.2: Homily at the city entrance then received at Peter's house. 50.3: He climbs to the terrace and prays. Children playing War. 50.4: Will you love the Messiah? 50.5: Jesus calls Philip to follow him. 50.6: Then Bartholomew (Nathaniel). 50.7: Speech: The Word given to men of goodwill. 50.8: Respect the Sabbath day. 50.9: Peter and five others will follow Jesus.
    51. Mary sends Jude to invite Jesus to the Wedding at Cana. 347
    51.1: Jude Thaddaeus arrives to deliver the invitation. 51.2: Jesus will go straight to Cana. 51.3: Jesus’ preaching is badly received by his relatives. 51.4: Change your way of thinking and praise Mary. 51.5: Jesus will attend the Wedding in the clothes he wears. 51.6: Location of the episode.
    52. The Wedding at Cana. The Son, no longer subject to His Mother, performs for her his first miracle. 351
    John 2:1-11.
    52.1: A peasant landowner’s house. 52.2: Arrival of two women, including Mary. 52.3: Mary helps finish preparations. 52.4: Jesus arrives with two Disciples. 52.5: Guests at the table. 52.6: They run out of wine. 52.7: Jesus explains: "Woman, what concern is that to you and to me?" 52.8: The miracle of water changed to wine. 52.9: The power of Mary.
    53. Merchants driven from the Temple. 358
    John 2:12-25.
    53.1: Commercial activity in the Temple. 53.2: Differences between social classes. 53.3: Jesus sides with two exploited old men. 53.4: In anger, he drives out the exchangers and sellers. 53.5: Who are you? - From God’s school. 53.6: Speech: Justice toward the poor, God and priests, usury. 53.7: A new Moses.
    54. Meeting Judas Iscariot and Thomas. Simon the Zealot (Apostle) healed of his leprosy. 363
    54.1: Two men wait for Jesus. 54.2: Healing of Simon the leper. 54.3: Why do you want to follow me? Think, Judas! 54.4: Thomas judges himself unworthy of Jesus’ holiness. 54.5: Why did you make a difference between the two? 54.6: Peter does not like Judas’ arrival. 54.7: Holiness does not exclude obedience. 54.8: Thomas cannot wait to follow Jesus. 56.9: Maria Valtorta adds a detail.
    55. A task entrusted to Thomas. 371
    55.1: How Thomas returned to find Jesus. 55.2: "Love your Enemies" is poorly received by Peter. 55.3: Thomas’ mission with the healed leper. 55.4: Peter’s jealousy is unfounded. 55.5: How to recognize Simon the Zealot (Apostle). 55.6: An intervention of the inner monitor.
    56. Simon the Zealot (Apostle) and Jude united for their destiny. 377
    56.1: The Jordan and the road beside it. 56.2: Three travelers wait for Jesus. 56.3: Jude’s father and Thomas’s father. 56.4: Jesus arrives. 56.5: Despite his relatives’ opinion, Jude will follow Jesus. 56.6: The story of Simon the Zealot (Apostle). 56.7: The Mission of Simon the Zealot and Jude. Peter returns to his nets.

    Beginning of the apostolate in Galilee[edit | edit source]

    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Monday 8 March 27 (13 Adar II 3787).
    57. At Nazareth with Jude and six other Disciples. 384
    57.1: Jesus invites the Disciples to eat at his home. 57.2: Mary fears for what happened in Jerusalem. 57.3: She learns Jude has become a disciple. 57.4: Peter refuses to be served by Mary. Mary of Alphaeus rushes in, very happy. 57.5: Memories are told. 57.6: John will sleep over. Jesus and Mary remain alone.
    58. Healing of a Paralytic at Capernaum following a fishing lesson applied to Souls. 388
    58.1: Rest invades Maria Valtorta. 58.2: Jesus joins Peter and Andrew the Apostle. 58.3: Peter tells Jesus how to handle the net. 58.4: Jesus makes a spiritual teaching from it. 58.5: The coming Kingdom and Jesus’ Heart. 58.6: John and James bring a Paralytic. 58.7: He was a craftsman at Caesarea on the Sea. 58.8: His gradual healing.
    59. The demon-possessed healed in Capernaum synagogue as conclusion of a discussion. 395
    Mark 1:21-28 | Luke 4:31-37.
    59.1: Arrival of Jesus at the synagogue. 59.2: A young man asks to be healed and hopes. 59.3: A biblical text is chosen at random. 59.4: The true Struggle is Against the inner Enemies. 59.5: Kingdom of Heaven and kingdom of Earth. 59.6: The Messiah is among you. 59.7: A possessed man testifies he is healed. 59.8: Jesus performs other healings.
    Jesus’ movements in the 2nd four months
    60. Healing of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law. 402
    Matthew 8:14-15 | Mark 1:29-31 | Luke 4:38-39.
    60.1: Peter invites Jesus to his mother-in-law’s home. 60.2: The woman’s pitiful state. 60.3: First contact of Jesus with the sick woman. 60.4: Her healing and ingratitude. 60.5: A similar miracle happened in Nazareth. 60.6: Peter will settle in Capernaum. 60.7: Little James secretly brings Almsgiving.
    61. The parable of the king’s beloved horse and Jesus’ Good deeds for the poor. 409
    Matthew 4:23 | Matthew 8:16-17 | Mark 1:32-34 | Luke 4:40-41.
    61.1: The parable of the refractory horse. 61.2: Jesus stirs the crowd. 61.3: The poor and the sick approach. 61.4: Distant healing of Isaac of Chorazain’s daughter. 61.5: Almsgiving to a widow and her children. 61.6: Jesus confounds a greedy old man and thief. 61.7: Two exorcisms. Jesus is sorry for the state of Hearts.
    62. The Apostles seek Jesus while he prays at night. 416
    Mark 1:35-39 | Luke 4:42-43.
    62.1: Jesus in prayer. 62.2: I will teach you to pray. 62.3: He will become increasingly active. 62.4: He leaves Capernaum to go to the people.
    63. The leper healed by Jesus near Chorazain. 419
    Mark 1:40-45 | Luke 5:12-14.
    63.1: The leper’s pitiful state. 63.2: Samuel, the hunchback, joins Abel the leper. 63.3: Your faith will heal you too. 63.4: Samuel tells Jesus of his friendship with Abel. 63.5: The healing of the leper.
    64. Healing of the paralytic at Capernaum. 424
    Matthew 9:1-8 | Mark 2:1-12 | Luke 5:17-26.
    64.1: Fishermen returned empty-handed. 64.2: The poor and sick await you. 64.3: Children are busy with Jesus. 64.4: The first condition to be Mine: be like these children. 64.5: Healing the paralytic lowered through the roof. 64.6: Healing of a dying baby. 64.7: Jesus boards a boat to speak to others.
    65. The miraculous catch and the Calling of the first four Apostles. 431
    Luke 5:1-11.
    65.1: Speech (Be persistent). 65.2: The miraculous catch. 65.3: From now on, be my companions.
    66. Judas Iscariot becomes disciple at Gethsemane. 434
    66.1: Judas puts himself at Jesus’ service after seeking him. 66.2: My Kingdom is not of this world. 66.3: Jesus invites Judas to reflect on his commitment to follow him.
    67. The miracle of broken blades at Fish Gate. 437
    67.1: Jesus on the way to Fish Gate. 67.2: Witness of a fight, he breaks knife blades. 67.3: It is not Violence but holiness that makes victorious. 67.4: He is good Jesus of Nazareth, the Messiah. 67.5: Judas insists that Jesus remain in Judea. 67.6: Jesus compares himself to the Baptist.
    68. Jesus teaches at the Temple with Judas Iscariot. 442
    68.1: Judas goes to fetch a Temple official. 68.2: Jesus obtains permission to teach there. 68.3: His Mission is to gather Israel. 68.4: Speech, the precept of love. 68.5: He is the one announced by the Forerunner. 68.6: Judas spreads the rumor that Jesus is the Messiah. He heals a paralytic. 68.7: By what power do you do these things?
    69. Jesus instructs Judas Iscariot. 449
    69.1: The importance of prayer. Clear your mind. 69.2: Suicide, Pride of despair. 69.3: All can be forgiven by the Father. God respects the given freedom. 69.4: The meaning of life. I do not ask the impossible. 69.5: Jesus facing sin and Temptations. Temptation and prayer. 69.6: Preference given to what is humble.

    Apostolic journey in Judea[edit | edit source]

    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Thursday 3 June 27 (12 Sivan 3787).
    70. At Gethsemane with John. A comparison between the beloved disciple and Judas Iscariot. 455
    70.1: John comes to see Jesus. 70.2: Meal taken with the house master and his Family. 70.3: Jesus and John go out to the olive grove. 70.4: Reflections on the Temple. John knows Hanne and Caiaphas. 70.5: John invited to be a friend to Judas. 70.6: A purse from an unknown. You complement each other. 70.7: John remains to pray with Jesus. 70.8: Parallel between John and Judas. 70.9: Take example from John.
    71. Judas Iscariot introduced to John and Simon the Zealot (Apostle). 462
    71.1: Open your Soul to me, Judas. 71.2: Did your father love you, Judas? 71.3: Meeting with John and the Zealot. 71.4: The Zealot will introduce Lazarus to Jesus.
    72. Toward Bethlehem with John, Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot. 466
    72.1: The Zealot has also been healed of his bitterness. 72.2: John too has been transformed, but not Judas. 72.3: You will perform miracles on bodies and Souls. 72.4: The Zealot gives John a lesson on trust. 72.5: He regrets his temporal conception of the Messiah. 72.6: We are going to Bethlehem for your instruction.
    73. Jesus in Bethlehem, at the peasant’s house and at the Grotto. 470
    Matthew 2:16-18 | Luke 2:1-5 | John 1:9-11.
    73.1: Arrival at Rachel’s Tomb. 73.2: The Woman at the well speaks of curses. 73.3: They help the Woman water her garden. 73.4: They are Homilied by the bitter and at first suspicious husband. 73.5: He recalls Herod’s massacre, the faith of the people and their woes. 73.6: Why curse the shepherds and the Magi? 73.7: We would kill Levi and Elijah if they reappeared! Jesus is chased away. 73.8: The Woman excuses her husband, Judas fumes. 73.9: Jesus calms Judas and John. 73.10: Arrival at the Nativity cave. 73.11: The three Apostles are very moved. Jesus begins the account of his birth.
    74. At Bethlehem’s inn and on the ruins of Anne’s house. 482
    74.1: Awakening near the little stream. 74.2: Jesus accepts Judas’ staging. 74.3: Judas inquires about Anne, hostess of the Holy Family. 74.4: The innkeeper recounts the Holy Family’s passage. 74.5: He shows them the ruins caused by Herod. 74.6: On the ruins of Anne’s house. 74.7: Jesus speaks to the crowd: Rachel and suffering mothers. 74.8: Are you the Messiah? Go away! 74.9: Judas protects Jesus from stoning. They are saved from Roman soldiers.
    75. Jesus meets shepherds Elijah and Levi. 493
    75.1: The apostolic troupe approaches three shepherds. 75.2: Elijah recalls the unforgettable night and what followed. 75.3: Jesus makes himself known. 75.4: What became of the other shepherds. 75.5: Jesus’ prayer resumes the Nativity Gloria. 75.6: The Mission entrusted to the three shepherds.
    76. At Yutta with shepherd Isaac. Sarah and her children. 493
    76.1: In view of Yutta. 76.2: The fate of the dead and duties toward them. 76.3: Ford crossing of troops and men. 76.4: Isaac, the bedridden cripple, stands up at the announcement of Jesus. 76.5: He runs to his meeting. 76.6: Isaac, will you be my disciple? 76.7: Isaac has already preached the Messiah among those who welcomed him. 76.8: Arrival at Joachim’s and Anne’s house where everything is ready for the Circumcision feast. 76.9: At their request, Jesus chooses the name of the child to be circumcised: Jesaiah. 76.10: The Circumcision ceremony. 76.11: Jesus rejoices in the children’s pure innocence.
    77. At Hebron, at Zechariah’s. The meeting of Aglae. 509
    77.1: Jesus praises the shepherds to Judas who is eager to go to Kerioth. 77.2: Why all their misfortunes while they loved you? 77.3: What the Zealot did with his Goods. Levi will lead Jesus to Jonas. 77.4: Zechariah's property is no longer the same. 77.5: It has become a place of debauchery. An old man insists that the Baptist is the Messiah. 77.6: Jesus enters despite the Roman courtesan. 77.7: He offers her salvation. 77.8: Jesus is forbidden access to the synagogue.
    78. At Kerioth. Death of old Saul. 518
    78.1: Arrival at Judas’ country house. 78.2: His mother receives Jesus as an earthly king. 78.3: Jesus takes Judas aside: Do not stay with me. Do not harm yourself nor me. 78.4: Judas promises not to do it again. 78.5: Official man in Judas’ town house. Invitation from the synagogue chief. 78.6: Speech at the synagogue: The promised Kingdom is spiritual. 78.7: Disturbance among part of the audience. 78.8: Old Saul saw the Holy Family. His prophetic vision of the promised King of the world. His death in Jesus’ arms. 78.9: Public dispersal. Some only retain the impurity contracted by Saul’s death.

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