The Gospel as It Was Revealed to Me - Volume 9

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    E.M.V. - VOLUME 9
    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 45 : from EMV 555 to EMV 600
    Pages 528
    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 978-88-7987-271-3
    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 9 of The Gospel as It Was Revealed to Me (2nd edition) covers the preparation for the Passion of Jesus (EMV 555 to EMV 600).

    Of the 45 episodes,

    • 13 illustrate passages from the Gospel,
    • 32 refer to unpublished narratives.

    Main Events Described[edit | edit source]

    • Events referred to the Gospel : The rich young man - "To sit at your right and left" - The two Confessionnaires of Jericho - The anointing at Bethany - Palm Sunday - The parable of the sheep and goats - The barren fig tree - The destruction of the Temple - The Last Supper.
    • Holy Week

    Continuation and Completion of the Preparation for the Passion of Jesus[edit | edit source]

    The wording of the subsections and the dating come from personal work aimed at better understanding the content of the episodes and do not commit the publisher.
    555. Night teaching to Simon Peter on the examination of conscience and on the suffering of the good and the innocent. 11
    Reconstructed calendar[1] : during the night from Saturday to Sunday, February 10, 30 (18 Adar).
    555.1 : In the middle of the night Peter, unhappy with himself, comes to find Jesus. 555.2 : The attitude of the confessor towards the sin of others and the seven questions to ask oneself. 555.3 : Discernment and taking into account the circumstances of faults. 555.4 : Peter wishes to exchange places with Judas, but Jesus does not yield. 555.5 : How to react to the scandal of the suffering of the innocent? 555.6 : The earth is an altar and a Temple, the day it ceases its praises, it will cease to exist. 555.7 : The suffering souls. The mystery of the souls of children. Pain as priesthood.
    556. Another Sabbath at Ephraim. Discourse to the Samaritans on the true Temple and on the new times. 21
    556.1 : Judas grows impatient about the three children no one comes to claim. 556.2 : Peter opposes Judas leaving the group. 556.3 : Judas hates Samaritans like those of the Temple. 556.4 : Jesus is summoned who promised to speak at the synagogue for the Sabbath. 556.5 : Jesus will comment on Scripture without the use of scrolls: God wants a Temple of The Spirit. 556.6 : God is in charity, not hatred. 556.7 : The spiritual Temple under construction. 556.8 : Jesus calls the Samaritans to enter it. 556.9 : Prayer to the Father for the people of Samaria. 556.10 : Only you can speak the truth this way, without offending or humiliating! You truly are the Holy One of God!
    557. The uncles of the three children taken from the thieves arrive from Shechem. 31
    557.1 : Jesus prays on a small island in the middle of the stream. 557.2 : John comes to warn that the children's parents have arrived. 557.3 : Hostility of Judas and gratitude from the people of Shechem. 557.4 : The parents recount the family dispute. 557.5 : And the visit of the thieves. 557.6 : They will take care of the children. And of the shepherd insists Jesus. 557.7 : The three children are presented to the four uncles. 557.8 : The offerings will go to the poor of Ephraim. Ruben repeats a teaching of Jesus. 557.9 : The thieves apologized for being late. Jesus will pass through Shechem.
    558. With the group returning to Shechem. The parable of the drop that wears down the rock. 38
    558.1 : Shechem is better for you than Jerusalem. 558.2 : Despite the lack of love, Jesus will persevere until his redemptive death. 558.3 : Parable of the rock and the drop of water. 558.4 : I will open, with my successors, passages in hearts. 558.5 : The death of Jesus, like his birth, will be accompanied by signs in the sky. 558.6 : After his death, Jews and Samaritans will reunite. 558.7 : Jesus can let the children go without him.
    559. At Ephraim, pilgrims arrive from the Decapolis. A secret mission of Manahen. 44
    559.1 : Judas harshly Homilizes visitors. 559.2 : John tries to soften this aggressiveness and proposes to get the Master. 559.3 : Rumors spread. Only trust known Disciples. 559.4 : Night arrival of a visitor: it is Manahen. 559.5 : Jesus, I must speak to you alone. 559.6 : Joseph and Nicodemus want to speak to you and planned to do so while avoiding any surveillance.
    560. Night dialogue near Gofena with Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, and Manahen. 50
    560.1 : Manahen guides Jesus at night to the meeting cave. 560.2 : Joseph of Arimathea arrives at the agreed signal. 560.3 : Nicodemus disagrees with Joseph on the Temple's stance. 560.4 : You don’t know how to reconcile under my sign. 560.5 : You still cling to the idea of a temporal and vengeful Messiah, far from my mercy. 560.6 : Your enemies are pleased to know where you are and someone has betrayed you. 560.7 : The Women Disciples will come soon. 560.8 : I am teaching my Apostles the need to detach from riches. 560.9 : With the dawn, the time has come to part. 560.10 : Jesus will be in Jerusalem for Passover. 560.11 : Jesus makes his farewells to Joseph and Nicodemus, whom he blesses. 560.12 : Manahen comments on the compromise attitude of the two Sanhedrists. 560.13 : Manahen’s speech: who are the most impure among our castes? 560.14 : The Lamb of God will truly be sacrificed. It is God who will anoint his Christ. 560.15 : Jesus is like an eagle at dawn.
    561. The sephorim Samuel, former sicarius, becomes a disciple. 60
    561 : Jesus meditates in the cave sheltered from a storm. 561.2 : Completely soaked and chilled, Samuel shelters near the dying fire. 561.3 : Jesus incognito, unnoticed until then, provides him branches. 561.4 : Jesus offers him his warm garment and keeps only the mantle. 561.5 : Then he offers his food without keeping anything. 561.6 : Are you sleeping? No. I think and pray. 561.7 : It is holy to fight the Nazarene Rabbi, to hate him. I am not afraid of violence. 561.8 : He will love you even if you go to Ephraim to lure him into a trap and deliver him to the Sanhedrin. 561.9 : God will not judge you for killing the Christ, because you do not believe he is, but for killing an innocent. 561.10 : I am Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ. Here I am. Take me then. 561.11 : The Man of Sorrows is before you. 561.12 : Come on! Courage! Strike! 561.13 : Have mercy on me! O God! Erase my sin! I wanted to strike your Christ! 561.14 : I do not drive you away, but you will have to live with Judas who collaborates with the Sanhedrin to lose me. 561.15 : Leave your clothes and rid yourself of your past. 561.16 : Return to Ephraim. Seeing Samuel, Judas laughs bitterly. 561.17 : Samuel is Homilized by the Apostles. Jesus, frozen from cold, goes to dress warmly.
    562. Rumors spread in Nazareth. 75
    562.1 : Alphaeus of Sarahh warns the Nazarenes against false Disciples. 562.2 : Lazarus the resurrected has quietly visited Mary. 562.3 : Joseph and Simon of Alphaeus, like the donkey keepers, also defend Jesus against rumors spread by the Sanhedrin. 562.4 : Joseph, in an emphatic posture, takes leadership. 562.5 : Curiosity to see what Lazarus the resurrected now looks like. 562.6 : For the majority, it is urgent to wait and see what other towns will do.
    563. False Disciples at Shechem. The mute slave of Claudia Procula is healed at Ephraim. 78
    563.1 : A group of false Disciples of Jesus arrive at Shechem, apparently commissioned. 563.2 : Keep him on Garizim or chase him away. 563.3 : The Shechemites Homilize them with confidence. 563.4 : Meanwhile, Claudia arrives at Ephraim. 563.5 : She goes directly to Jesus on his island. 563.6 : To prove he has not lost his powers, Jesus heals Callixtus, Claudia's mute slave. 563.7 : The slave, accepted with favor, is freed and sent with money to his native land which he will evangelize. 563.8 : Claudia returns thoughtfully among astonished legionaries.
    564. The man of Jabneel and the end of Hermastea. Reproach to the Samaritans who lack charity. 85
    564.1 : Spring begins in Samaria. 564.2 : A little girl brings flowers to Jesus. 564.3 : At a crossroads, he discovers a man who is but rags and bones. 564.4 : Driven out from the nearby village, he is a wretch dying of hunger. 564.5 : Jesus makes the wretch drink milk who regains strength. 564.6 : The syro-philistine recounts his journey in search of the Nazarene Rabbi. 564.7 : Thanks to Hermastea, he believes in Jesus Son of God who will surely Homilize him. 564.8 : He thinks he is speaking to a disciple of Jesus. 564.9 : He is healed and recognizes Jesus. 564.10 : Jesus entrusts him with two Missions: a message for Nike and a testimony for Judas. 564.11 : The miraculously healed praises Hermastea to Judas who finds fault. 564.12 : Wheat and land are better than men. 564.13 : Because brotherly love knows no distinction of race or fortune.
    565. Samuel is disturbed by Judas, who does not understand the nature of salvific suffering. Bees as a model of God's Workers. 96
    565.1 : Jesus climbs a steep place to pray. 565.2 : He finds Samuel there who felt the need to isolate himself. 565.3 : Judas made Samuel sad. 565.4 : I come to found the true Temple. 565.5 : The perversity of Judas and others. 565.6 : How Judas poisoned Samuel’s joy. 565.7 : I can talk to you about what it means to suffer and sympathize, others do not know. 565.8 : Unexpected arrival of Judas. 565.9 : For Judas, Jesus the Messiah will only suffer in appearance but not in reality. 565.10 : I suffer and will suffer more than any man, but will be happy with holy and spiritual bliss. 565.11 : Judas, you are more than a spy, you are a demon. 565.12 : Encounter on the way down with John and little Hanne. 565.13 : Jesus blesses beehives. 565.14 : Bees are like God’s workers. 565.15 : Master, Judas made you suffer. 565.16 : John asks: what will become of Judas? 565.17 : Henceforth, Samuel will go on Mission with the Apostles.
    566. At Ephraim, the day of the arrival of Mary with Lazarus and The Women Disciples. The character of Pilate. 110
    566.1 : Preparations to welcome Virgin Mary, Lazarus and The Women Disciples. 566.2 : Mary of Jacob, like many, is afraid to see a resurrected person. 566.3 : John hides a secret sadness and Peter has greatly improved. 566.4 : Peter and the Zealot ask questions about Judas and the situation. 566.5 : Arrival of Elise and Nike. 566.6 : They bring news from Jerusalem where everything seems calm. 566.7 : News of Valeria, Claudia and Joseph of Sephoris. 566.8 : Jude and Peter are angry at those of the Temple. 566.9 : Elise begs the Apostles to harbor neither hatred nor vengeance. 566.10 : The Apostles promise Elise. 566.11 : Judas’s mother has gone to Elise and to the Temple. 566.12 : Anastasia will not go to Passover, neither will she. 566.13 : John reports that Virgin Mary is very affected and Jesus asked other Disciples not to come to Jerusalem. 566.14 : Mary arrives with Disciples and a spontaneous crowd. 566.15 : Lazarus could not hide the situation from Mary. 566.16 : Mary of Jacob looks at Lazarus with curiosity and Mary thanks her for loving her Son. 566.17 : Peter is surprised not to see Marziam who will not go to Jerusalem for Passover. 566.18 : Peter asks Lazarus to go see Pilate. Jesus draws his portrait. 566.19 : Jesus dismisses the crowd. 566.20 : He avoids the trap set by some, deceived by false envoys. 566.21 : Jesus sends Disciples to announce he will be in Jerusalem for Passover. 566.22 : He communicates his plan of action particularly to Lazarus. 566.23 : News of Syntica’s activity in Antioch.
    567. Parable of the torn piece of cloth and miracle on a woman in labor. Long speech to Judas surprised stealing. 134
    567.1 : Near a stream, women repair and wash men's clothes. 567.2 : John wanted to repair his. It’s a disaster. 567.3 : This inspires a parable on the torn cloth and the soul of pride. 567.4 : Judas does not like the parable, but everyone understood. 567.5 : Will the Virgin Mary endure the journey planned in three days? 567.6 : John prepares to fetch Judas who is late. 567.7 : Jesus is urgently called to help a woman giving birth. 567.8 : Jesus is followed by curious people. 567.9 : From the corridor, he heals Ada, wife of Janoah. 567.10 : Judas is not where Jesus thinks to find him. 567.11 : Horrified, John catches Judas stealing. 567.12 : Jesus controls his human anger while Judas is possessed. 567.13 : Judas insults Jesus and Satan, through him, tells him his hour has come. 567.14 : Meanwhile Jesus was exorcising him. 567.15 : I am the only Force, but my strength is not hatred but love. 567.16 : Between the soul of John the Baptist and yours there was no difference, but you chose evil willingly. 567.17 : You insulted the Word of God who loved you greatly. 567.18 : You know that I am God, and that is your greatest fault. 567.19 : You chose to remain. To your ruin. You! My greatest pain! 567.20 : From the start, I warned you about temptation. 567.21 : The Messiah never felt superior to man. On the contrary, he wanted to be in everything except sin. 567.22 : Corruption does not enter one saturated with chastity. 567.23 : All can be tempted, but only those wanting to be are sinners. 567.24 : You have already left me in spirit, but I keep your body devoid of the will to love me, as long as you do not claim it. 567.25 : I would want a movement of your heart. Do you have a request for me? No. 567.26 : Ramah (Judea) these coins and put them back in the purse. 567.27 : John saw Judas flee and consoles Jesus who weeps. 567.28 : John, no one must know.

    The journey in Samaria before the last Passover[edit | edit source]

    568. Beginning of the journey in Samaria, from Ephraim towards Shiloh. 161
    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Monday, March 18, 30 (27 Adar I 3790).
    568.1 : The whole village gathers for departure, including the children loved by Jesus. 568.2 : Nothing prevents the Ephraimites from following Jesus. 568.3 : We will meet again in Heaven, Mary of Jacob. 568.4 : Why do you weep, O Mother of the Blessed? Remember that no pain is greater than mine. 568.5 : Jesus prays the Pater Noster to console his Mother. 568.6 : Judas walks alone. He cares about new money in the purse. The Apostles are proud of their new sandals. 568.7 : The Ephraimites regret Jesus. 568.8 : Jesus has left a large sum for Mary of Jacob and more than enough to celebrate "the new times". 568.9 : Questioned, Judas also ignores what "the new times" are.
    569. At Shiloh. The parable of bad counselors. 169
    569.1 : The parable of the king's son and advisors of a rival faction. 569.2 : Teaching: Hatred of some and stupidity of others. 569.3 : Man can freely choose good or evil and he has the intelligence to discern. 569.4 : God leads to good all who heed his counsel. 569.5 : Counsel has two values: that of the source whence it comes and that of the heart to which it is given.
    570. At Lebonah. The parable of the poorly advised people. 173
    570.1 : A crossroads where caravans from all regions meet. 570.2 : A crowd that grows at each step. Clash between supporters and opponents of Jesus. 570.3 : Healing of a deformed little boy. 570.4 : A Galilean challenges a rabbi: What do you say of this? 570.5 : Another rabbi mocks Jesus condemned by the Sanhedrin: He will speak and go to Jerusalem anyway. 570.6 : The parable of the badly advised: the Son must speak to the undecided. 570.7 : Bad counselors corrupt the undecided. 570.8 : Some resist, others succumb. 570.9 : He who wants to resist temptation, will resist. 570.10 : Those who remain comment favorably on the parable and wonder what awaits Jesus. The crowd following Jesus grows.
    571. Arrival at Shechem and the welcome they receive there. 182
    571.1 : Shechem, a beautiful and fertile city. 571.2 : The Word sown has germinated. So it is in the course of time. 571.3 : Jesus must die to give life. Homicide is more than killing. 571.4 : Words of welcome from the Shechemites who bring news of Photine the Samaritan woman. 571.5 : The Disciples disperse into the houses.
    572. At Shechem, last parable on counsel given and received. 186
    572.1 : A crowded main square and the three children saved from thieves homilize Jesus. 572.2 : I told you last time: Come to me as the Samaritan woman did. 572.3 : There is no more time to wait. The Vine will be harvested and pressed. 572.4 : Third part of the parables on counselors: the king’s son and the bad counselors. 572.5 : Imitate the justice of this king’s son against intimidations. 572.6 : Prepare your mind. The dawn of Grace is rising. 572.7 : Divergent comments from the crowd between good and less good.
    573. Departure for Hennon, after a clash between Judas and Elise, who stay in Shechem. 191
    573.1 : At dawn, Jesus meditates before a splendid panorama. 573.2 : He comes down and dismisses the Samaritans who followed him and leave regretfully. 573.3 : Judas, citing fatigue, does not want to follow Jesus to Hennon. 573.4 : Elise decides to remain with him in Shechem, which causes his irritation feeling watched. 573.5 : Jesus sends Judas on errands. Approves Elise’s decision. Bids farewell to Judas and Elise.
    574. On the road from Hennon to Tirzah. Jesus redeems and homilizes a young shepherd after confessing a cruel man, and restores sight to a confessant. 195
    574.1 : Jesus alone in the Baptist’s cave meets an orphan shepherd wanting to flee his brutal master. 574.2 : The young Benjamin wants to attach himself to Jesus the Christ he heard about. 574.3 : Three witnesses must be found proving he was rightly redeemed. 574.4 : The Apostles pity the young shepherd’s fate as Isaac who already gave the money for his freedom. 574.5 : Eli the Elder is happy to testify for the child. 574.6 : Alexander is a dangerous criminal. Eli helped the child as he could. 574.7 : The other two witnesses are fetched. 574.8 : Jesus cannot convince Alexander who lies and refuses to return the young shepherd he exploits. 574.9 : He throws his axe at Jesus’ head and threatens with the axe. 574.10 : His blasphemies lead him to faith on the spot, while Eli is healed from near blindness. 574.11 : Jesus leaves the place in peace, taking young Benjamin. 574.12 : Who sings his happiness which Jesus transforms into a Psalm sung collectively. 574.13 : Virgin Mary is saddened by the hardness of the guilty’s heart. 574.14 : Benjamin is pampered by The Women Disciples. 574.15 : Jesus sends advance notice to Judas and Elise.
    575. The bad man of Tirzah. The last attempt to Save Judas. 207
    Luke 9,51-56.
    575.1 : We must quickly move away from the city. 575.2 : No news of Judas and Elise. 575.3 : The Samaritans do not want Jesus. The first healed were turned away. 575.4 : Arrival of the protective woman. 575.5 : How Elise defended Judas. 575.6 : Mary Magdalene refrains from her desire for vengeance. 575.7 : The sons of Zebedee propose to send fire of Heaven upon Tirzah. Jesus scowls at them. 575.8 : Jesus to the "sons of thunder": The Son of man has come to Save. The time of mercy. 575.9 : Arrival of Elise who has forgiven and Judas who feared dying without God's forgiveness. 575.10 : Jesus dialogue with Judas: You could still free yourself. 575.11 : Even if you gave yourself to Satan. It is enough to want it. 575.12 : You know I am going to death. I have done everything to Save you. 575.13 : I ask you not to damn yourself. 575.14 : Do not come to Jerusalem. 575.15 : Judas rejects the advice. 575.16 : Jesus invites him to pray with him at night. Mary will pray with Jesus for Judas. 575.17 : The night passed without Judas coming. 575.18 : The woman of Tirzah obtains a grace for her husband. 575.19 : Early departure.

    The final ascent to Jerusalem and last stay at Bethany[edit | edit source]

    576. At Doco. The encounter with the rich young man. 223
    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Monday, March 25, 30 (5 Nissan 3790).
    Matthew 19,16-30 | Mark 10,17-31 | Luke 18,15-30.
    576.1 : With the pilgrims going to Jerusalem. 576.2 : The lamb will be for John the Elder of Nob. 576.3 : Will Jesus go to Jerusalem? 576.4 : Mary Magdalene will sell her silver pins. 576.5 : Jesus moves away for a time towards Doco. 576.6 : The encounter with the rich young man. 576.7 : Detachment rendered only possible by God. 576.8 : The hundredfold spiritual joy in this life. Jesus keeps Judas and Simon the Zealot (Apostle) with him.
    577. Third announcement of the Passion. Mary of Alphaeus recalls the figure of Joseph. The outrageous request of the sons of Zebedee. 333
    Matthew 20,17-28 | Mark 10,41-45.
    577.1 : The Apostles against Judas unhappy to have come to Doco. 577.2 : Jesus leaves The Women Disciples to calm Judas. 577.3 : A formidable ordeal awaits you. 577.4 : Death and resurrection. 577.5 : The Apostles do not resign themselves to it. 577.6 : Mary of Alphaeus recalls her memories: Mary’s birth. 577.7 : Joseph, the fiancé and husband. 577.8 : The years of Alphaeus’ absence from the holy Family. 577.9 : The honors requested for the sons of Zebedee. 577.10 : Indignation of the Apostles and Jesus’ speech: Perfection in service. 577.11 : Jesus’ comment: The expressions "my cup" and "to my cup".
    578. Encounter with Disciples and men of worth led by Manahen. Arrival at Jericho. 242
    578.1 : Manahen arrives en masse with Disciples for this entry into Judea. 578.2 : Discussion about Herod, Pilate and the manipulating Temple. 578.3 : Temper your immobility, Bartholomew, by the spirit of Manahen. 578.4 : Confession of faith of a stranger. 578.5 : The entry into Jericho is like the prelude to the triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
    579. Unknown Jews report accusations collected by the Sanhedrin. An allegory of Jerusalem. 246
    579.1 : Departure of the Women Disciples for Bethany. 579.2 : Jesus reflects bareheaded, in full sun. 579.3 : The exceptional resistance of Jesus to heat and cold. 579.4 : Some Jews want to speak to Jesus. 579.5 : They are Jews of high lineage who recognize Jesus as Messiah. 579.6 : At the Temple, you are accused of violating the Law and the Sabbath. 579.7 : They received a denunciation from Ephraim. 579.8 : The Seed of David will Save Judah and will sit on the throne of Israel. The money of the deicide. 579.9 : Jesus sets a meeting with Zacchaeus and his companions, in Jerusalem. 579.10 : The sight of a hen and its chicks makes Jesus weep.
    580. Judas’ betrayal and prophecies about Israel. Miracles on the road from Jericho to Bethany. 254
    Matthew 20, 29-34 | Mark 10, 46-52 | Luke 18, 35-43.
    580.1 : The group of unknowns reveal themselves as notables of the Sanhedrin favorable to Jesus. 580.2 : Jesus knows Judas’ betrayal in advance which they come to announce. 580.3 : Judas has willingly given himself to death, but must repent the committed offense! 580.4 : Flee as long as it is possible. Not one stone of Jerusalem will remain intact. 580.5 : Prophecy on the Dispersion of Israel and its return. 580.6 : The four secretly depart with Jesus’ blessing. 580.7 : Jesus goes towards Bethany singing a Psalm, followed by a great crowd. 580.8 : A woman asks for the healing of her child. Healing of an old man with a dead arm. 580.9 : Healing of the paralyzed and idiotic little girl. 580.10 : Healing of the confessants Uriel and Bartimaeus who wants to follow Jesus.
    581. At Bethany, at Lazarus’ house. 263
    581.1 : At the entrance of Bethany, the house of country people. 581.2 : Triumphal entry at Lazarus’ place. 581.3 : Mission given to the two brothers of Joanna and to Joel of Abia. Mission given to Zacchaeus. 581.4 : Barnabas will transmit a message from Jesus to his master, Gamaliel. 581.5 : Dialogue of Jesus and exchanged memories with Lazarus. 581.6 : Jesus will stay, for the Sabbath, at Lazarus who will not accompany him to Jerusalem. 581.7 : The trees withhold buds as if cursed. Do not fear, they will bloom at the right time. 581.8 : My two sisters have greatly changed.
    582. The Friday before the entry into Jerusalem: a very last offering for the salvation of Judas Iscariot. 271
    582.1 : There will be a great banquet at Lazarus’ tomorrow. 582.2 : Jesus will put on his purple garment to enter Jerusalem. 582.3 : Judas must stay with Jesus. 582.4 : John wants to go to Hanne’s. Judas startles. 582.5 : The Zealot reminds Judas of the meaning of Passover which he does not understand similarly. 582.6 : This makes Peter furious against Judas. 582.7 : Judas tries to sneak away, but Jesus sees him. 582.8 : Mary Salome, mother of apostles John and James tries in vain to excuse him. 582.9 : Jesus who joined Judas asks Jonas to open the old gate. 582.10 : Do not go to Jerusalem, you will make the extra Passover. Firm refusal of Judas. 582.11 : This is the last moment of grace to prevent your ruin. 582.12 : Judas gives in to Jesus’ tears and returns reluctantly, without repentance. 582.13 : Jesus weeps and prays. 582.14 : He asks his Father to keep hope of Saving Judas nonetheless. 582.15 : The Women Disciples have arrived sometimes with children and grandchildren.
    583. The eve of the Sabbath preceding the entry to Jerusalem. The farewell to the Women Disciples. The unfortunate little grandson of Nahum. 283
    583.1 : About fifteen Women Disciples wait for Jesus. 583.2 : Mary Magdalene proclaims her faith in Jesus. 583.3 : Plautina wonders how Jesus could resurrect himself. 583.4 : Mary of Magdala (Magdalene) affirms her faith in Jesus as God. 583.5 : Stay united in the coming days. 583.6 : Soon you will go proclaim a Kingdom that knows no borders. 583.7 : No discouragement in first defeats, no pride in first victories. 583.8 : Be like daughters to my Mother. She will guide you in everything. 583.9 : Jesus is available to receive the Women Disciples individually who must leave. 583.10 : The first to talk is Mary Salome, mother of apostles John and James whom Jesus comforts. 583.11 : The second is the old Anne of Merom who asks grace for her sons. 583.12 : The third are Joanna and Valeria who does not want to return to Italy. 583.13 : She wants to stay with those who speak of the Master. 583.14 : Joanna will watch over Anne of Merom’s children. 583.15 : Jesus soothes Joanna who fears for Kouza. 583.16 : The fifth are Annaleah who recalls Jesus’ promise, and Sarah whom he blesses. 583.17 : Jesus asks Annaleah to confirm her request. She rejoices at the imminence of its fulfillment. 583.18 : Departure and blessing of the Women and children. 583.19 : Lazarus reports his meeting with Pilate. 583.20 : A poor child, completely soaked, stands near the gate. 583.21 : The deformed child asks to die. 583.22 : The child confides his ordeal. 583.23 : Lazarus recognizes Nahum’s grandson. 583.24 : He is entrusted to the good care of Naomi. 583.25 : Peter has returned from Jerusalem, satisfied and reassured.
    584. The Sabbath preceding the entry to Jerusalem. The parable of the two lamps and that of the healed deformed child. The suffering of humanity in future centuries. 305
    584.1 : Jesus in prayer in the serenity of the morning. 584.2 : They wonder about the presence of a child. 584.3 : The parable of the two lamps: pride and constancy. 584.4 : Judas warns Mary Magdalene and John. 584.5 : Naomi announces the deformed child is healed. 584.6 : The second parable: neither vengeance nor discrimination. 584.7 : The child prefers to die than to live without love. 584.8 : Judas will talk to Nahum. 584.9 : The child would like to join his mother in death. 584.10 : The story of his mother. 584.11 : What to do with the child? 584.12 : A pot of honey calms Chalem. 584.13 : Speech of the Zealot: pain will be bearable thanks to the Good News. 584.14 : Without me, the human race would have perished. 584.15 : Judas wants to know Jesus’ plans. Mary weeps and prays.
    585. The Sabbath preceding the entry to Jerusalem. Pilgrims and Jews at Bethany. The Sanhedrin decides. 318
    585.1 : The most intransigent Jews do not respect the Sabbath in their eagerness to see Jesus. 585.2 : Pilgrims question Lazarus on his resurrection and want to see the empty tomb. 585.3 : The scribe Archelaus does not fear contamination by also going to see the tomb. 585.4 : The Jews are displeased by the word of Jesus engraved on the tomb. Lazarus drives them away. 585.5 : He dismisses the pilgrims who will see Jesus in Jerusalem. 585.6 : Hidden, Eleazar and John ask to see the Master. 585.7 : The Sanhedrin wants to eliminate Jesus and Lazarus. Jesus will not be there for Pentecost.
    586. The Sabbath preceding the entry to Jerusalem. The dinner at Bethany. Judas Iscariot makes his decision. 323
    Matthew 26,6-13 | Mark 14,3-9 | John 12,1-8.
    586.1 : Arrival in the flowered room for the supper. 586.2 : Martha and Mary serve. 586.3 : Galilean dishes joyfully recall the Weddings of Cana. 586.4 : Exotic fruits remind of Egypt. 586.5 : Virgin Mary recalls Matharaea. 586.6 : Mary Magdalene spreads her perfumes on Jesus. 586.7 : Judas creates a scandal. 586.8 : There will always be poor among you. I am going away. 586.9 : A heavy silence. 586.10 : Tomorrow Jesus will go to the Temple. 586.11 : Judas leaves to join the Sanhedrin. 586.12 : He defies Jesus who begs him to stay. 586.13 : Lazarus asks to bring a scroll. 586.14 : The clairvoyance of a pagan author. 586.15 : The future role of The Holy Spirit. 586.16 : Lazarus, come outside. I need to talk to you! 586.17 : Instructions from Jesus.
    587. The farewell to Lazarus. 336
    587.1 : Jesus wants to speak alone with Lazarus. 587.2 : To tell him he must die. 587.3 : That Satan incarnated in Judas. 587.4 : They want to silence my voice. 587.5 : Lazarus has no memory of death. 587.6 : The cross, lesser than the torture of The Spirit. 587.7 : Mary, the second victim. 587.8 : I go consciously to death. 587.9 : You will Homilize my Disciples in retreat. 587.10 : No illusion on my triumph tomorrow. 587.11 : The Victim smiles, she does not weep. 587.12 : Farewell, friend. I will not see you again before dying. 587.13 : The compassion of Maria Valtorta.
    588. Judas goes to see the leaders of the Sanhedrin. 348
    Matthew 26,3-5 - Matthew 26,14-16 - Mark 14,1-2 - Mark 14, 10-11 - Luke 22, 1-6.
    588.1 : Judas secretly goes to the meeting. 588.2 : Do you think it is easy to commit crime? 588.3 : You will be the greatest man in Israel! 588.4 : We love you Judas, new Maccabee, savior of the Homeland. 588.5 : Zadok and Chanania swear by Heaven and prophecies. 588.6 : May Heaven give you courage or curse you! 588.7 : Judas decides to hand over Jesus. 588.8 : When will the moment be favorable? 588.9 : The price to pay has been set by prophets. 588.10 : All is said. You can go. 588.11 : Judas must also die. 588.12 : Our vengeance will be fierce, terrible, complete. 588.13 : location of next passage.
    589. From Bethany to Jerusalem. Jesus prepares the Apostles for his imminent Passion. 358
    589.1 : Walking in the coolness of spring. 589.2 : Speech: The summit of Good and Evil. 589.3 : I want to open for you the meaning of prophecies. 589.4 : The beginning of a new time. 589.5 : The sacrifice of the spotless Lamb. 589.6 : We face death. I face it. 589.7 : The new Circumcision. 589.8 : The establishment of the Kingdom. 589.9 : Go fetch the colt. Call out the traitor. 589.10 : Judas points to others as traitors rather than himself. 589.11 : Instructions.

    Holy Week[edit | edit source]

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    Holy Week

    Palm Sunday[edit | edit source]

    590. Palm Sunday. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem. His triumphant entry into the Holy City. Death of Annaleah. 364
    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Sunday, March 31, 30 (11 Nissan 3790).
    Matthew 21,1-17 - Mark 11,1-18 - Luke 19,28-46 - John 12,12-19.
    590.1 : Jesus joins his mother. 590.2 : The crowd prepares a great celebration. 590.3 : First instruction. 590.4 : Maria Valtorta’s commentary on Jesus' physical suffering. 590.5 : The Apostles ask Jesus why he weeps. 590.6 : Speech: Jerusalem is Corruption. 590.7 : Watch yourselves carefully. 590.8 : Jerusalem will be destroyed. 590.9 : Luke’s commentary: the profanations of the Worship. 590.10 : Arrival of Isaac with his. 590.11 : Start of the triumphal march. 590.12 : The strange cortege of a king sitting on a colt. 590.13 : Like a torrent pouring into the city. 590.14 : The crowd of those following Jesus. 590.15 : And the small number of those hating him. 590.16 : Meeting with Annaleah. 590.17 : Meeting with her Mother. Sudden death of Annaleah. 590.18 : Annaleah died of love. 590.19 : Jesus drives out the Temple merchants for the second time. 590.20 : Many simultaneous healings. 590.21 : The Apostles leave for the Galilean Camp. 590.22 : Instructions.
    591. The evening of Palm Sunday. The Apostles are brought back down to reality after the intoxication of triumph. 380
    591.1 : Speech: You are relieved. 591.2 : In every man there are other men revealed. 591.3 : On earth, I have nothing but deprivation, sacrifices, pains. But after my death, I will give you an eternal Kingdom. 591.4 : Blessed are those who believe without seeing. 591.5 : Beware of flowers hiding the serpent. 591.6 : I am the true Temple that will overcome the Fire of Satan.

    Holy Monday[edit | edit source]

    592. Holy Monday. Comfort for Annaleah’s mother, and meeting with the soldier Vital. The barren fig tree and the parable of the wicked vinedressers. Questions about Jesus’ authority and about John’s Baptism. 385
    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Monday, April 1, 30 (12 Nissan 3790).
    Matthew 21,18-27 and 21,33-46 - Mark 11,12-33 and 12,1-12 - Luke 20,1-19.
    592.1 : Jesus obtains to enter the city by night. 592.2 : Dialogue between a sceptical soldier and a believing soldier. 592.3 : Jesus is led to his mother. 592.4 : He informs her of Annaleah’s death. 592.5 : He goes out with Mary to see Elise. 592.6 : Arrival at Annaleah’s mother’s house. 592.7 : Elise’s complaint for losing her daughter. 592.8 : Mary’s suffering is even greater. 592.9 : Annaleah’s death was a Grace from God. 592.10 : You will see me again within eight nights. 592.11 : Jesus instructs Vital, the Roman soldier. 592.12 : Whoever believes in Me will enter this Kingdom. 592.13 : God bless Vital, I will remember your name. 592.14 : Jesus tells Judas of his love and forgiveness. 592.15 : Where have you been with Judas? 592.16 : The barren fig tree will remain barren. 592.17 : Parable of the murderous vinedressers. 592.18 : Jesus arbitrates a clouded inheritance case. 592.19 : By what authority do you do these things? 592.20 : Jesus read in the thoughts of priests and scribes. 592.21 : Instructions.
    593. The Monday before Passover: the night at Gethsemane with the Apostles. 404
    593.1 : Where will we make the Passover Supper? 593.2 : You never wanted to understand what I was announcing. 593.3 : The resurrection of the Church on earth. 593.4 : The value of the Word of God and of that of the prophets. 593.5 : The time has come when in every place, the pure Host will be sacrificed and offered in my Name. 593.6 : Is it possible to deviate destiny? 593.7 : Lazarus is kept for the coming Christ. 593.8 : Jesus wants to stay alone to pray. 593.9 : The hypocrisy of Judas deceives the Apostles.

    Holy Tuesday[edit | edit source]

    594. Holy Tuesday. Teachings from the withered fig tree. Questions on the tribute to pay to Caesar and on the resurrection. 410
    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Tuesday, April 2, 30.(13 Nissan 3790).
    Matthew 21,20-33 | Matthew 22,15-22 | Mark 11,20-26 | Mark 12,13-28 | Luke 20,20-38.
    594.1 : Entry to Jerusalem by the same path as the day before. 594.2 : Yesterday’s fig tree has withered. 594.3 : You will do the same. Power of faith and prayer. 594.4 : Is it permitted to pay tribute to Caesar? 594.5 : Many healings. 594.6 : Sadducees propose a case to resolve, that of the widow of seven brothers. 594.7 : My flesh will not know decomposition. 594.8 : Jesus’ commentary: he who falls against this stone will be broken. 594.9 : Voluntary omissions of the first evangelists. 594.10 : Instructions for chapter order.
    595. Tuesday before Passover, at night, with the Apostles at Gethsemane. 417
    595.1 : They wanted to mistreat Jesus. 595.2 : Commentary on the withered fig tree and on the apple orchard without flower. 595.3 : John calls Judas a demon and apologizes. 595.4 : The light of the Nations, Savior of all the Earth. 595.5 : Behold! I rise for battle! 595.6 : I know the unknown torture that awaits me. 595.7 : John, do not leave me.

    Holy Wednesday[edit | edit source]

    596. Holy Wednesday. The greatest commandments, the widow's mite, the invective against scribes and Pharisees. Jesus rests with his Mother and The Women Disciples. The edification of the Church and the last times. 422
    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Wednesday, April 3, 30 (14 Nissan 3790)
    Matthew 22,34 to 23,36 | Matthew 24,1-51 | Matthew 25,31-46 | Mark 12,28 to 13,37 | Luke 20,41 to 21,38.
    596.1 : Healing of a sick person with fever. 596.2 : Master, what is the greatest commandment? 596.3 : Whose son is the Christ? 596.4 : Rabbis fight Jesus’ teachings. 595.5 : Instructions. 596.6 : Leaning on a column, Jesus looks. 596.7 : He sizes up the proud and helps the weak. 596.8 : He blesses the widow who gave a mite. 596.9 : She gave more than others. 596.10 : I tell you above the Temple there is love. 596.11 : In her poverty she gave everything to God. 596.12 : Maria Valtorta also gave everything to Him. 595.13 : Withdrawal to a quiet courtyard of the Temple. 596.14 : The raison d’être of scribes and Pharisees. 596.15 : It is not by denying God and the Homeland that one obtains respect and freedom. 596.16 : So do what they say, but do not imitate their Actions. 596.17 : You, Disciples of Christ, be truly united. 596.18 : Do not demand the name of father and give it to no one on Earth. 596.19 : The Lord has overturned the mighty from their throne and He has raised the humble. 596.20 : Woe to scribes and hypocrite Pharisees. 596.21 : Oh! Jerusalem! How many times I wanted to gather your children. 596.22 : Jesus, exhausted, leaves the Temple with the Disciples. 596.23 : Not one stone will remain upon another. 596.24 : They go to the King’s Gardens. 596.25 : Jesus blesses the food. 596.26 : Mary arrives and watches over her son. 596.27 : She comforts him from a nightmare. 596.28 : She brought him a snack as before. 595.29 : The obedience of Mary and Jesus. 596.30 : And that of Lazarus. 596.31 : The Women Disciples, generous and sad. 596.32 : To the Women Disciples: And you have given me everything. 596.33 : Jesus sends away the Women, "better than men". 592.34 : Jesus’ colloquy with John. 596.35 : I am the Lamb of God, and you the lamb of the Lamb of God. 596.36 : I will not tell Judas my intentions. 596.37 : Awakening of the sleepers and leaving the Gardens. 596.38 : The Disciples do not understand how to edify the new Temple. 596.39 : The Kingdom of God. 596.40 : I am the mystical Leader, Peter is the visible chief. 596.41 : Hell will fight it under a thousand forms, but it will not prevail. 596.42 : You, the new priests and scribes of the new Temple. 596.43 : When will the destruction of the Temple happen? 596.44 : False Christs. Persecutions. Return of Israel. 596.45 : The abomination of desolation. 596.46 : The sun will darken, and the moon will no longer give light. 696.47 : This generation which did not want Me will not pass before all this happens. 596.48 : Therefore watch, for you do not know at what hour your Lord will come. 595.49 : Parable of the faithful and unfaithful servant. 596.50 : The last judgment: the sheep and the goats. 292.51 : Tomorrow Jesus will go alone to Gethsemane. Peter and the Zealot defend themselves before Judas. 596.52 : Instructions.
    597. The night from Wednesday to Thursday at Gethsemane with the Apostles. 464
    597.1 : How more fitting it is for me to speak of love rather than punishment! 597.2 : You assailed John to find out what was said. 597.3 : John’s first confrontations with Jesus. 597.4 : Drops of purity in the sea of sin. 597.5 : The tortures of Christ predicted in Scripture. 597.6 : The Apostles, including Judas, feel unwell. 597.7 : He took upon Himself our pains, He bore our sufferings. 597.8 : Your Redeemer was sacrificed because He wanted it, O Earth. 597.9 : He, the Living, will quickly leave death. 597.10 : After the expiatory sacrifice, his glory will begin among mankind to come. 597.11 : Do not have doubts or excuse your sin. 597.12 : The "Our Father" of the Passion. 597.13 : Tomorrow evening each will have himself.

    Holy Thursday[edit | edit source]

    598. Holy Thursday. Preparations for the Passover Supper. The Father’s voice. The agreed sign with the traitor. Tributes from important figures. 471
    Reconstructed calendar[1] : Thursday, April 4, 30 (15 Nissan 3790).
    Matthew 26,17-19 | Mark 14,12-16 | Luke 22,7-13 | John 12,20-50.
    598.1 : Nature sympathizes with Jesus. 598.2 : Peter and John go to prepare Passover. 598.3 : Jesus is greeted by his Enemies. Judas fixes an appointment with them. 598.4 : Jesus entrusts him with a mission to the widow. 598.5 : Maria Valtorta further contemplates the master’s feelings. 598.6 : Hebrews of the diaspora approach Jesus. 598.7 : Prophecies proving the Messiah. 598.8 : Do not fear, O Earth! Here is the Savior. 598.9 : As Thirsty, come to the waters! The Hungry, feed yourselves! 598.10 : Admiring comments from the crowd. 598.11 : Those who resist Jesus’ detractors. 598.12 : Gentiles want to speak to Jesus. 598.13 : Truly I tell you that if the grain of wheat falling on the ground does not die, it remains unfruitful. 598.14 : Now, my soul is troubled. A voice from heaven sows terror. 598.15 : It is not for Me, but for you that this word came from Heaven. 598.16 : Jesus’ words divide the crowd. 598.17 : Whoever sees me sees the Father. 598.18 : Gamaliel leaves but Stephen stays with Jesus. Judas betrays, the Sanhedrin despises him. 598.19 : Jesus retires to Esther’s house. 598.20 : To about thirty personalities: I am one with the Father. 598.21 : Jesus goes to the Cenacle’s house. 598.22 : Instructions.
    599. Arrival at the Cenacle and Jesus’ farewells to his Mother. 488
    599.1 : Description of the Cenacle. 599.2 : Arrival of Mary with other Women. 599.3 : Arrival of Jesus with the Apostles. 599.4 : Jesus and Mary stay alone. Support me, mother. 599.5 : Mary caresses him like a child. They part.
    600. The Last Supper. 492
    Matthew 26,19-30 | Mark 14,17-26 | Luke 22,13-38 | John 13,1 to 17,26 | 1Corinthians 11,23-25.
    600.1 : The Apostles prepare the Cenacle. 600.2 : All seem uncomfortable. 600.3 : Judas raises Jude’s anger accusing Jesus of madness. 600.4 : Upon arrival, Jesus notes that Judas has a swollen and red cheek. 600.5 : Nervous Judas raises the Zealot’s aggressiveness. 600.6 : Jesus seats the Apostles around the table. 600.7 : He presides over the Passover rite that begins. 600.8 : The greatest among you is the one who serves. 600.9 : Satan asked to test you, but you, when repentant, strengthen your brothers. 600.10 : The swords of Peter and the Zealot. 600.11 : The washing of feet. 600.12 : Preparation of wine and bread. Troubled Judas sings badly. 600.13 : End of the Passover rite. The servant is not greater than the Master. 600.14 : Institution of the Eucharist. 600.15 : Jesus is going to communize his mother. 600.16 : One of you will betray me. 600.17 : John asks Jesus who the traitor is. 600.18 : Let us sit close to each other. 600.19 : The great miracle of the Eucharist. 600.20 : Allusion to death-resurrection. 600.21 : The role of Mary. 600.22 : The new commandment. 600.23 : You will deny me three times. 600.24 : I will prepare a place for you. 600.25 : I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. 600.26 : Show us the Father. 600.27 : Promise of another Comforter. 600.28 : I leave you my Peace, I give you my Peace. 600.29 : The prince of this world comes. 600.30 : I am the Vine and you are the branches. 600.31 : There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for friends. 600.32 : The traitor, the Incarnation of Satan. 600.33 : The servant is not greater than his master. 600.34 : The role of the Comforter. 600.35 : Parable of the woman in labor: Your sadness will turn to joy. 600.36 : The Bread of deification. 600.37 : The priestly prayer of Jesus (John 17). 600.38 : Let us put on our mantles and go. 600.39 : Obedience to the Law 600.40 : Power of Mary’s prayer 600.41 : The charity of enduring the offense 600.42 : Beneficial effects of the Eucharist.

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    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Investigation on the Dating of the Life of Jesus

    The Gospel as it was revealed to me (Maria Valtorta).

    Place located in Jerusalem where Jesus celebrated Passover with his Apostles and instituted the Eucharist on the eve of his death (from Latin cenaculum: dining room). This place became the first Church at the request of the Virgin Mary.

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