The Gospel as Revealed to Me - Volume 4

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E.M.V. - VOLUME 4
Cover page of the 2nd French edition (2016) of "The Gospel as Revealed to Me" Cover page of the 2nd French edition (2016)
Work Details
Author Maria Valtorta
Visions 70: from EMV 226 to EMV 295
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 Revealed to Me
Translator Félix Sauvage
Publication 1979
Publisher Centro Editoriale Valtortiano
French translation 2nd edition
Translator Yves d'Horrer
Publication December 2016
Publisher Centro Editoriale Valtortiano
ISBN 978-88-7987-266-9
Multimedia versions
Audio MP3 CD, 1st edition (1979)
Publisher Rassemblement A Son Image
e-book EPUB, MOBI, 2nd edition (2016)
Publisher Centro Editoriale Valtortiano

Volume 4 of The Gospel as Revealed to Me (2nd edition) reports the continuation of the second year of the public life (EMV 226 to EMV 295).

Out of the 70 episodes,

  • 25 illustrate passages from the Gospel,
  • 45 refer to unpublished narratives.

Main events described[edit | edit source]

  • Events referred to in the Gospel: Healing of the hemorrhaging woman and resurrection of Jairus's daughter - Parable of the lost sheep - Parable of the hidden treasure - ...of the fine pearl - ...of the lost coin - Sending out of the Apostles and then the 72 Disciples - Are you the Messiah? - The sin against the Spirit - The death of John the Baptist - The first multiplication of loaves - Jesus walks on the waters - The good Samaritan - The parable of the talents.

Summary of the second year of Jesus' public life (continued)[edit | edit source]

The phrasing of subsections and dating are from personal research aimed at better understanding the content of episodes and do not bind the editor.
226. A sign of awakening of Mary of Magdala (Magdalene). Death of the old Ismael. 13
226.1 : Jesus and the Zealot arrive at Lazarus's house. 226.2 : Mary has settled Martha in Magdala! 226.3 : The death of the old Ismael among the bees.
227. An unfinished episode. 16
227.1 : Maria Valtorta could only write during a vision which she summarizes: The return of Judas and the Women.

The conversion of Mary Magdalene[edit | edit source]

228. By boat to Bethsaida, where Marziam is entrusted to Porphirea. 17
Reconstructed calendar[1]: Tuesday, May 30, 28 (19 Siwan 3788).
228.1 : Marziam is fearful on the rough lake. 228.2 : Judas' sudden humility comes from his experience of suffering. 228.3 : Marziam worries: Will Porphirea want me? 228.4 : The Woman of Peter gladly accepts Marziam. 228.5 : Jesus blesses the new Family and leaves them to themselves.
229. Discourse to the inhabitants of Bethsaida about Simon Peter's act of charity. 21
229.1 : Opposing judgments on the adoption of Marziam. 229.2 : Jairus’s daughter is dying. Only the judgment of the good is valuable. 229.3 : Peter's adoptive and spiritual fatherhood cares for the orphan. 229.4 : Instruction on the chronology of the work.
230. Healing of the hemorrhaging woman and resurrection of Jairus’s daughter. 23
Matthew 9:18-26 | Mark 5:21-43 | Luke 8:40-56
230.1 : The vision dispels Maria Valtorta's extreme fatigue. 230.2 : Jairus comes to implore Jesus for his daughter. 230.3 : Healing of the hemorrhaging woman. 230.4 : Alas! The daughter has died. 230.5 : The mourners are already at work. 230.6 : Resurrection of Jairus’s daughter. 230.7 : Compassion and power of Jesus.
231. In Capernaum, Martha talks with Jesus about the crisis tormenting Mary of Magdala (Magdalene). 29
231.1 : Jesus arrives at Thomas's house. 231.2 : Dialogue of Jesus with Martha: Why do you cry? 231.3 : My sister Mary seems mad to me. 231.4 : Her incoherent behavior. 231.5 : It is a demonic possession. 231.6 : She must act by herself. 231.7 : Take this sign of my power.
Movements of Jesus in the 2nd quadrimester
232. Healing of the Two Blind Men and a Possessed Mute. 36
Matthew 9:32-34
232.1 : Jesus goes to the square of Capernaum. 232.2 : Meanwhile, the Pharisee Urie blames Matthew. 232.3 : Jesus talks with children. 232.4 : The Pharisee Simon sympathizes with Jesus. 232.5 : Healing of two confessing men. 232.6 : The Disciples fascinated by the Master. 232.7 : People talk about this and that. 232.8 : Healing of the possessed mute. 232.9 : Admiration of the crowd, slander of Pharisees. 232.10 : Location of the following passage.
233. Parable of the lost sheep, heard by Mary of Magdala (Magdalene). 42
Matthew 18:11-14 | Luke 15:1-7
233.1 : The good shepherd watches over his flock. 233.2 : The tempter steals a sheep from him. 233.3 : The good shepherd goes searching and reassures it. 233.4 : He takes it into his arms. 233.5 : Mary Magdalene listened discreetly.
234. Three-point commentary on Mary Magdalene’s conversion. 46
Matthew 10:11-14 | Mark 6:10-11 | Luke 10:5-6
234.1 : A guideline for leprous souls. 234.2 : The obligation to go to sinners. 234.3 : Let the voice of Truth and forgiveness sound. 234.4 : Prove to the Apostles that I was God. 234.5 : Do not demand everything from those who were in the darkness of nothingness. 234.6 : Evangelize even if you face defeat. 234.7 : Love in action went to seek her on the paths of sin. 234.8 : The three conditions of a soul's salvation. 234.9 : Say: "Do not fear the Savior. He came from Heaven for you, expressly for you. I am but the bridge to bring you to Him who waits for you. 234.10 : Forgiveness, like dew, will fall on many souls.
235. Mary confirms her conversion to her sister Martha. 54
235.1 : Jesus walks away with Martha. 235.2 : Martha’s report: Magdalene wanted to come to listen to Jesus. 235.3 : Patience is needed. 235.4 : Instructions for the next chapter.
236. Meal at Simon the Pharisee’s and the absolution of Mary of Magdala (Magdalene). 57
Luke 7:36-50
236.1 : The room, the table, and the guests. 236.2 : The remarkable entrance of Magdalene. 236.3 : She wets Jesus’s feet with tears. 236.4 : Go in Peace. 236.5 : Meaning of the silent discourse to the Pharisee. 236.6 : Difference with the anointing at Bethany. 236.7 : Go, tell the souls who do not dare come to Me: much is forgiven to those who love much. 236.8 : Other answers of Jesus to the guests. 236.9 : I come when someone applies his Heart to understand. 236.10 : I have let my word ferment in Mary of Magdala (Magdalene). 236.11 : Men, burned by lust, trembled in their flesh. 236.12 : The good do not criticize. Never. They understand.
237. The request of the Workers for the harvest and the parable of the hidden treasure in the field. Mary of Magdala (Magdalene) went to find the Virgin Mary. 66
Matthew 9:35-38 | Matthew 13:44
237.1 : The Apostles are overwhelmed by the task. 237.2 : The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 237.3 : Mary of Magdala (Magdalene) at Simon the Pharisee’s: Judas finds Jesus does not respect social conventions. 237.4 : The parable of the hidden treasure. 237.5 : Martha waits for Jesus in Capernaum. 237.6 : She still despairs of her sister. 237.7 : Satan takes revenge on you for the prey he lost forever. 237.8 : Mary of Magdala (Magdalene) took refuge with the Virgin Mary.
238. Arrival in Capernaum, during a storm, of the Virgin Mary and Mary of Magdala (Magdalene). 74
238.1 : Announcement of a violent storm. 238.2 : To the rescue of Mary and Mary Magdalene. 238.3 : Let's definitely not stay here! 238.4 : He also saved us from the rain. 238.5 : Mary Magdalene bursts into tears. 238.6 : Mary Magdalene and Martha fall into each other's arms. 238.7 : The Virgin Mary introduces Mary Magdalene to the Apostles. 238.8 : who accepts her as a disciple.
239. Parable of the fishes and the pearl. The treasure of ancient and recent teachings. 80
Matthew 13:45-52
239.1 : Everyone has taken refuge upstairs. 239.2 : The Virgin Mary spared her sister-in-law from the fatigue of the journey. 239.3 : The future journey. Mary Magdalene suffers at the thought of passing through certain towns. 239.4 : The Apostles will surround her in this journey of Purification. 239.5 : The parable of the fishing net. 239.6 : Jesus’ teaching on the discernment of souls. 239.7 : Continuation of the teaching on the apostolic mission. 236.8 : The parable of the fine pearl. 239.9 : Remember the method to instruct the crowds.
240. At Bethsaida, at Porphirea’s. Marziam teaches Mary Magdalene Jesus’ prayer. 88
240.1 : Short crossing of the lake with the storm subsided. 240.2 : Joyful greeting between Marziam and Porphirea. 240.3 : Marziam becomes attached to Mary Magdalene. 240.4 : and teaches her the Our Father.
241. Calling of Philip's daughter. Arrival at Magdala and the Parable of the Lost Drachma. 91
Luke 15:8-10
241.1 : Mary Magdalene, new convert among the Disciples. 241.2 : A mysterious fiancé for Philip's daughter. 241.3 : Spiritual betrothal and mystical marriage. 241.4 : Jesus forgives without reservation. 241.5 : John and Mary Magdalene remember the places of their encounter with God. 241.6 : The village of Magdala stirred by the presence of a completely transformed Mary Magdalene. 241.7 : The Parable of the Lost Drachma. 241.8 : The Master also tirelessly seeks the “lost coins.”
242. In Tiberias with Mary of Magdala (Magdalene). Crispus the Roman seeking the truth. 99
242.1 : The cosmopolitan, elegant, and idle crowd. 242.2 : Jesus and Mary Magdalene create a sensation. 242.3 : People mock Mary of Magdala’s new life. 242.4 : Clash of Jesus with a scribe. 242.5 : Crispus, the old breathless Roman, follows Jesus. 242.6 : Mary consoles Mary Magdalene. She suffers too, but in a different way. 242.7 : Crispus asks Jesus to instruct him. 242.8 : Speech: the search for Truth. 242.9 : Knowledge is not corruption if it is Religion. 242.10 : It only takes good will to find Truth. 242.11 : Crispus thanks Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Her joy.
243. At Cana with Suzanne. The appearance, behavior, and voice of Jesus. A dispute about possessions. 109
243.1 : A different celebration for the Great Friend. 243.2 : Maria Valtorta describes Jesus's dignity, smile, laugh, calm, voice. 243.3 : Jesus thanks Suzanne for Aglae. 243.4 : The house is prepared for the evening. 243.5 : Suzanne talks about Aglae to Mary Magdalene. 243.6 : Butterflies and bats. 243.7 : Judas shows no mercy to sinners. 243.8 : Attitude to take regarding the lustful. 243.9 : Demonic possessions. 243.10 : The most tyrannical possessions.
244. John repeats a discourse of Jesus on Creation and peoples waiting for the Light. 119
John 1:1-4
244.1 : Mary of Magdala (Magdalene) recalls the Mount of Beatitudes. 244.2 : They reach the sight of Mount Tabor. 244.3 : They mention En-Dor and John and Judas. 244.4 : Magdalene wants to know what Jesus said about Tabor. 244.5 : The story of Creation. 244.6 : The good and bad Angels. 244.7 : In the beginning was the Word. 244.8 : Creation speaks of God. 244.9 : The Kingdom of love.
245. An accusation of the Nazarenes against Jesus, refuted by the parable of the healed leper. 127
Matthew 13:53-58 | Mark 6:1-6
245.1 : Mary of Alphaeus introduces Jesus and his sons. 245.2 : Arrival of the Women Disciples with Magdalene, stirs Nazareth. 245.3 : At the synagogue: God's goodness far exceeds ours. 245.4 : Discussion with the head of the synagogue. 245.5 : I call sinners to life. Parable of the leper and the priest. 245.6 : The Nazarenes ready to listen to Jesus tomorrow.
246. An apologue for the inhabitants of Nazareth, who remain unbelieving. 133
Matthew 13:53-58 | Mark 6:1-6
246.1 : The apologue against Abimelech (Judges 9:1-21). 246.2 : The authority men grant themselves is responsible before their subjects, peoples, and God. 246.3 : The apologue: the gentle reply of the olive tree. 246.4 : The fig tree: Gentleness is not weakness. 246.5 : The vine: Power is tied to interests. 245.6 : The bramble: Corrupted humanity sees tyranny and ferocity as true royalty. 246.7 : Parable of the lamb who becomes king, symbol of Christ. 246.8 : The reign of the Lamb on earth. 246.9 : Snake and monkey, images of Jesus’s enemies. 246.10 : Jesus sadly leaves the synagogue. 246.11 : Jude and James scold their brothers Simon and Joseph. 246.12 : The crowd wonders, but where does He get such wisdom? 246.13 : A prophet is generally not honored in his Homeland and in his house.
247. The Virgin Mary instructs Mary Magdalene on mental prayer. 143
247.1 : The Women Disciples never complain about the road. 247.2 : Judas dislikes Magdalene’s presence. 247.3 : He receives a lesson on love. 247.4 : Virgin Mary and Magdalene meet Jesus in prayer. 247.5 : Mary instructs Mary Magdalene on prayer from the Heart. 247.6 : The prayer of John, the Zealot, and Lazarus given as a model. 247.7 : Lazarus will love you without reproach. 247.8 : Mary has seen twice up close the Great Sea.
248. In Bethlehem of Galilee. Judgment after a homicide and parable of the petrified forests. 150
248.1 : Housing will be more comfortable than the other Bethlehem (of Judea). 248.2 : A young shepherd recognizes Mary and Jesus. 248.3 : The shepherds offer their house. 248.4 : Mary moved by a lamb spared at her request. 248.5 : A group wants to snatch a son from his mother to kill him. 248.6 : What can a Woman do against armed men? 248.7 : The young man is torn from his fainting mother. 248.8 : Jesus orders the convoy to stop and confronts the accusers. 248.9 : Jesus conducts God's judgment rite. 248.10 : Sudden leprosy covers the three accusers. 248.11 : Mirta gives her son to Jesus and decides to follow Him. 248.12 : Out of love for Jesus her savior, Abel forgives. 248.13 : The Law has become a mummified corpse. 248.14 : Israel and the Law are a petrified forest.
249. Mary instructs Judas Iscariot on the paramount duty of fidelity to God. 163
249.1 : Praise of Galilee. 249.2 : Gluttony and stubbornness always cause harm. 249.3 : Vocation is more than blood. 249.4 : Mary agrees on this. 249.5 : Nearing Sycaminon.
250. Parable of the mud that becomes flame told to Disciples who came with Isaac. The sacrifice of John of En-Dor. 168
250.1 : Reunion with Isaac and many Disciples. 250.2 : Jesus will go to Sidon by the sea. 250.3 : Arrival at Isaac's camp. 250.4 : The old man persists in you; become the new man. 250.5 : The case of John of En-Dor and Mary of Magdala (Magdalene). 250.6 : Mud changed into Fire, commentary on the book of the Maccabees. 250.7 : The flaming Heart, repentance, and Grace. 250.8 : I did not come to save the saints but the sinners. 250.9 : Jesus speaks to John of En-Dor privately. 250.10 : John of En-Dor offered himself as a victim. 250.11 : He wrote for Marziam the words of Jesus.
251. Parable of the persevering miner told to the Syro-Phoenician fishermen. Hermastaeus of Ascalon. 179
251.1 : Arrival by boats at Tyre, the city on the sea. 251.2 : Isaac gathers the fishermen in a secluded place. 251.3 : Catechesis on the widow of Zarephath: the growth of the Kingdom. 251.4 : Fishermen wonder how to evangelize. 251.5 : Hermastaeus came alone from Ascalon. 251.6 : Parable of the rewarded miner, fruit of perseverance. 251.7 : They rest and eat in the coastal caves.
252. Return from Tyre. The miracles and the parable of the vine and the elm tree. 185
252.1 : During the absence, the Women washed clothes. 252.2 : People wait for Jesus to heal them. 252.3 : Arrival of the five boats. 252.4 : Hermastaeus is entrusted to John of En-Dor. 252.5 : Judas received purple dye in cash for Jesus; Mary will prepare it. 252.6 : Various healings including the woman with dried breasts. 252.7 : Parable of the vine, the parasitic elm, and the iron rod. 252.8 : The landowner's faith vs. the disbelief of his neighbors. 252.9 : For the woman with dried breasts, the miracle was accomplished. 252.10 : Israel, the parasites of the Law, and faith.
253. Virgin Mary reveals the meaning of spiritualized Maternity to Mary of Alphaeus. Mary Magdalene must become stronger through suffering. 195
253.1 : Quiet departure during the night. 253.2 : Mary of Alphaeus wants to know what Jesus entrusted to her son James. 253.3 : She worries for the future of Jude, her other son. 253.4 : Virgin Mary: God's will, through the fate of children, is the redeeming martyrdom of mothers. 253.5 : All are moved. 253.6 : Prodigal Jude reproaches and caresses his mother. 253.7 : Tonight in Dora and tomorrow in Caesarea on the Sea. 253.8 : Jesus to Mary Magdalene: I will work you by Fire and on the anvil. For you have a temperament that must be worked thus.
254. Encounter with Syntica, Greek slave, and arrival at Caesarea on the Sea. 202
254.1 : Mary of Magdala (Magdalene) warns against small crocodiles. 254.2 : Martha is frightened by their approach. 254.3 : Information on real crocodiles. 254.4 : A runaway slave emerges from a bush. 254.5 : She tells her story. 254.6 : She will secretly find asylum in Bethany. 254.7 : Arrival of the Bethany carriage. 254.8 : At Caesarea, Jesus meets Lydia. 254.9 : She recognizes Mary Magdalene who firmly repels a former lover.
255. Bad mood of the Apostles. Departure of Martha and Mary with Syntica. Application of the law on slaves. 211
255.1 : The Apostles do not see the beauty of the place. 255.2 : They grumble and quarrel. 255.3 : Judas criticizes Jesus's attitude. 255.4 : Judas wants only proper people. Peter loses patience. 255.5 : Jesus intervenes: the Women are superior to you. 255.6 : They join the carriage of Lazarus's sisters and get aboard. Naomi tells Mary how to treat the purple dye. 255.7 : Virgin Mary says goodbye to those leaving. Jesus does the same. 255.8 : Judas dislikes Syntica’s presence. The Apostles approve her departure. 255.9 : Jesus gives Judas a lesson on Deuteronomy: You shall keep the slave refugee in your house.

Sending of Apostles and Disciples on Mission[edit | edit source]

256. By the vineyard workers, healing of an old confessing man and parable of hope. 219
Reconstructed calendar[1]: Friday, June 23, 28 (13 Tammuz 3788).
256.1 : Some vineyard workers want to see Jesus. 256.2 : They want to see the Messiah. 256.3 : So simple, He so holy! 256.4 : Gamla (Gamala) invites the apostolic group. 256.5 : The old confessing man with Jesus incognito. 256.6 : His healing. 256.7 : Discourse on hope, faith, and charity. 256.8 : The vineyard workers accompany Jesus.
257. Jesus and James of Alphaeus the Apostle retreat on Mount Carmel. 226
257.1 : The Apostles will evangelize the plain of Esdredon waiting for Jesus. 257.2 : Jesus and James reach the wild summit of Carmel. 257.3 : In the silence of the night, their spirits engage in supernatural conversations.
258. The future mission of James of Alphaeus the Apostle taught by Jesus on Mount Carmel. 229
258.1 : End of meditation. 258.2 : Jesus reveals to James his future responsibility and mission. 258.3 : I will leave someday and you will remain. All will be scattered except you. 258.4 : You must be another Myself. 258.5 : You must know how to love perfectly to be a holy leader. 258.6 : No hypocritical words or deeds. It is The Spirit who gives life. 258.7 : From man-James to James-Fire of God. 258.8 : The death and resurrection of Jesus. 258.9 : Jesus comforts James. What James may say about this revelation.
259. Lesson to James of Alphaeus the Apostle about the Church and the Sacraments. A particular miracle. 239
259.1 : God’s work never disgusts. 259.2 : The future Church and its hierarchy. 259.3 : The Sacraments. 259.4 : Baptism - Confession. 259.5 : Anointing of the sick. 259.6 : Marriage - Holy Orders - Confirmation - Eucharist. 259.7 : Who will tell my Mission? Faithfulness to your post, even in persecution. 259.8 : For those who stray, forgiveness acts more than anathema. 259.9 : Encounter with a sick child. 259.10 : James goes alone and heals him. 259.11 : The child heals unknowingly and consoles James while Jesus arrives.
260. Two parables of Peter for the peasants of the plain of Esdraelon Plain. 250
260.1 : Who will speak to the peasants? 260.2 : Jesus appoints Peter and Judas to do it. 260.3 : Preparations for the peasants’ arrival. 260.4 : Joyful arrival of peasants. 260.5 : Judas's guilt-inducing speech to the poor. 260.6 : Disturbed reactions. Peter intervenes. 260.7 : Peter’s first parable: the wood and tinder. 260.8 : Second parable: the lamb cooked in Fire. 260.9 : Jesus congratulates Peter on his future primacy.
261. Exhortation to the peasants of Doras under the rule of Yokhanan (GioCana). 258
261.1 : Speech: Love: salvation, strength, and obedience. 261.2 : I never avenge offenses. 261.3 : Duty of servants and masters. 261.4 : The meaning of suffering. 261.5 : Submission to masters and prayer of the Heart. 261.6 : Advice to Micah, steward of Yokhanan.
262. An unwanted girl and the role of the redeemed Woman. Judas asks Mary for help. 262
262.1 : Stop at the house of Sarah and Mattathias. 262.2 : It looks like an enchanted place that induces drowsiness. 262.3 : Mary appears with the newborn. 262.4 : Jesus reasons with Philip, her father, disappointed to have another daughter. 262.5 : Judas will not pray with Jesus. 262.6 : Judas wants to speak to Mary. He insists on going with her to Nazareth. 262.7 : Jesus agrees to Mary’s decision. 262.8 : Discussion about the Woman. 262.9 : The place of the Woman in the future Church. 262.10 : Mary has pity on all. 262.11 : The apostolic group breaks up anew.
263. Healing of the man with atrophied arm. 274
Matthew 12:9-14 | Mark 3:1-6 | Luke 6:6-11
263.1 : At the synagogue on Sabbath day. 263.2 : Speech: David betrayed by the Ziphites. 263.3 : Pharisees feel targeted. 263.4 : Jesus foresees the trap and heals the man.
264. A day of Judas Iscariot in Nazareth. 278
264.1 : Most Holy Mary in her garden of Peace. 264.2 : Judas, who seems transformed, plants new plants there. 264.3 : Judas, better to be a simple believer than a sinful apostle. Judas talks alone, anxious. 264.4 : His courtesy with the Nazarenes. 264.5 : Judas to the head of the synagogue: It is by His holiness that Jesus harms Himself. 264.6 : Judas consults Mary about the synagogue invitation. 264.7 : Judas goes to the meeting organized by the synagogue leader. 264.8 : The Holy Family is found in a pitiful state. 264.9 : Judas wants to obtain the secret of Joseph and Simon about the revelations he wants to make. 264.10 : The reprehensible actions of Jesus upset Judas. Simon resists somewhat. 264.11 : Mary weeps.
265. Instructions to the twelve Apostles beginning their ministry. 289
Matthew 10:1-42 | Mark 6:7-13 | Luke 9:1-6
265.1 : They go to a hill among the olive trees. 265.2 : The time has come for you to evangelize. 265.3 : Speak only to the lost sheep of Israel. 265.4 : The gift of miracles, how and why. 265.5 : Detachment from riches. 265.6 : Do not worry about food. Prefer to stay with the poor. 265.7 : Behold, I send you as sheep among wolves. 265.8 : God will be killed by man. 265.9 : Truly, in the life of my Church all the vicissitudes of my life as man will repeat. 265.10 : Israel will be scattered for centuries. 265.11 : You must imitate the Master. Let your preaching be universal. Do not fear those who can kill the body. 265.12 : I have not come to bring peace but the sword. 265.13 : He who receives you receives Me. 265.14 : Sending the Apostles two by two.
266. Disciples of John the Baptist come to be sure that Jesus is truly the Messiah. Testimony about the Precursor and invective against unrepentant cities. 302
Matthew 11:1-27 | Luke 7:17-35 | Luke 10:13-15,21-22
266.1 : End of discourses and healings. 266.2 : Jesus will help a widow at home. 266.3 : Manahen protects the Baptist against Herodias. 266.4 : There are disciples of the Baptist who doubt. 266.5 : Give us only an answer to tell John. 266.6 : Go say, the confessing ones see … 266.7 : The two envoys are now convinced. 266.8 : The crowd has grown. 266.9 : Jairus had his daughter testify. 266.10 : Praise of the Precursor. 266.11 : Among those born of woman, there has never risen a greater than John the Baptist. 266.12 : He is Elijah who must come. 266.13 : Woe to you, Chorazin, woe to you Bethsaida. 266.14 : Jesus’s priestly prayer for the little ones.
267. Jesus works as a carpenter for a widow in Chorazin (Corozaïn). 312
267.1 : Jesus finishes a wheel and a chest. 267.2 : Manahen orders one for himself. 267.3 : Chorazin will not convert. 267.4 : Manahen will attend the instruction to the Apostles. 267.5 : The widow expresses her gratitude.
Movements of Jesus in the 3rd quadrimester
268. Lesson on charity, with the parable of the kernels. Jesus' yoke is light. 316
Matthew 11:28-30
268.1 : Little Joseph will finally accompany Jesus. 268.2 : The example given was a teaching. 268.3 : Arrival in Capernaum with Manahen and the child. 268.4 : I preached charity in action. 268.5 : Parable: The kernel, the pulp and the sprout; the body, the soul and charity. 268.6 : Works are also necessary. 268.7 : The cross (the yoke) and the three theological Virtues. 268.8 : They make happy even here on earth. 268.9 : My yoke is easy and my burden light. 268.10 : Jesus takes little Joseph to the lake to meet other children.
269. Discussion with scribes and Pharisees in Capernaum. Arrival of Jesus' mother and brothers. The sin Against The Spirit. 325
Matthew 12:22-50 | Mark 3:20-35 | Luke 6:43-45 | Luke 8:19-21 | Luke 11:14-20 | Luke 11:24-26 | Luke 11:29-32
269.1 : Departure of Jesus with little Joseph and Manahen. 269.2 : Peter wants to leave Capernaum. 269.3 : Jesus immediately goes to the possessed man. 269.4 : He heals the confessing and mute man. 269.5 : Diatribe Jairus answers an accusation of corruption. 269.6 : Satan does not cast out himself. 269.7 : Are your exorcists Beelzebub? 269.8 : The sin Against The Spirit. 269.9 : Your words reveal your Heart. 269.10 : You will also have the sign of Jonah. 269.11 : You have married Satan’s law. 269.12 : Arrival of Mary with Joseph and Simon of Alphaeus. Jesus’ true Family. 269.13 : Jesus replies to Joseph of Alphaeus's reproach.
270. News of John the Baptist's murder. 337
Matthew 14:1-12 | Mark 6:14-29
270.1 : Manahen desires to belong to Jesus. 270.2 : The spirit bound by earthly ties. 270.3 : The three shepherds announce the Baptist’s death. 270.4 : From today you are mine. 270.5 : What happened at Herod, Herodias and Salome's. 270.6 : What happened with John the Baptist. 270.7 : John, Matthias and Simeon will stay with Jesus. 270.8 : Manahen is not yet dead to riches. Jesus isolates Himself on a hill.
271. Departure for Tarichea with Apostles returned from Capernaum. 345
Mark 6:30-32 | Luke 9:10 | John 6:1
271.1 : Arrival of Jesus in the silent house. 271.2 : Evening darkened by the Baptist’s death. 271.3 : Miracles performed by the Apostles. 271.4 : Jesus soothes Manahen’s remorse. Departure from Capernaum. 271.5 : They will shelter in a quiet place near Tarichea.
272. Dialogue with a scribe on Reincarnation and eternal life. 351
Matthew 14:13-14 | Mark 6:33-34 | Luke 9:10-11 | John 6:2
272.1 : The crowd has broken the secret of Jesus’s destination and waits. 272.2 : Dialogue with a scribe: do not corrupt as you were corrupted. 272.3 : What to think about Reincarnation? 272.4 : And of purgatory? 572.5 : Israel has become confessing and foolish.
273. The first multiplication of loaves. 356
Matthew 14:15-23 | Mark 6:35-46 | Luke 9:12-17 | John 6:3-13
273.1 : The crowd will eat here. 273.2 : Jesus calls Marziam who was playing with the scribe’s son. 273.3 : Jesus distributes the food into baskets. 273.4 : Long and abundant distribution. 273.5 : The faith experience of each distributor. 273.6 : Leftovers fill twelve baskets. 273.7 : After dismissing everyone, Jesus isolates Himself to pray. 273.8 : Instruction on chronology.
274. Jesus walks on the waters. His readiness to help those who call Him. 362
Matthew 14:24-33 | Mark 6:47-52 | John 6:16-21
274.1 : Jesus in prayer during the night. 274.2 : He walks on the waters towards the boat. 274.3 : If it is You, tell me to come towards You walking on the waters like You. 274.4 : Oh! man of little faith. Why did you doubt Me? 274.5 : The Eternal Watcher. 274.6 : Man does not know how to say “thank you,” I said it for them. 274.7 : Jesus's prayer: I left Love for love. 274.8 : Peter was still a man. 274.9 : I want you to have faith.
275. Four new Disciples. Discourse on works of physical and intellectual mercy. 368
275.1 : Jesus talks about Gamaliel to Hermas and Stephen. 275.2 : I ask all of you for help. 275.3 : The five Johns around Jesus. 275.4 : God is Mercy because God is Love. 275.5 : Works of mercy and the soul like a growing river. 275.6 : Feed the hungry. 275.7 : Give drink to the thirsty. 275.8 : Clothe the naked. 275.9 : Give hospitality to travelers. 275.10 : Visit the sick. 275.11 : Visit the prisoners. 275.12 : Bury the dead. 275.13 : Instruct the ignorant. 275.14 : Pray for the living and the dead. 275.15 : Deliver the hesitant. 275.16 : Forgive those who offend you. 275.17 : Be merciful to those who weep. 275.18 : Endure troublemakers. 275.19 : Bury sinners to prepare their return to the life of Grace.
276. The greedy man and the parable of the rich fool. Worries and vigilance among God’s servants. 386
Matthew 6:19-21 | Matthew 24:45-51 | Luke 12:13-53
276.1 : A crowd around Jesus. 276.2 : Use wealth justly. 276.3 : Lesson given to a greedy man. 276.4 : Mercy asked of the crowd. 276.5 : The face reflects the soul. 276.6 : The parable of the rich fool, vanity of riches. 276.7 : Do not live in worry. 276.8 : Detachment from wealth and affections. 276.9 : Do not worry about your life. 276.10 : The servant awaiting his master, vigilance. 276.11 : The unfaithful steward, apostolic zeal. 279.12 : Do you believe I came to bring peace on earth? 276.13 : Mary of Magdala (Magdalene) gave all her goods.
277. In Mary of Magdala’s (Magdalene’s) gardens. Love and correction among brothers. 397
Matthew 5:25-26 | Matthew 18:15-17 | Luke 12:58-59
277.1 : Mary Magdalene’s garden reviewed and corrected. 277.2 : Do not harbor resentment for a wicked brother. 277.3 : Circles of love and brotherly love. 277.4 : The three forms of hatred. 277.5 : Brotherly correction. 277.6 : Be conciliatory even if your pride suffers.
278. Forgiveness and the parable of the unforgiving servant. The mandate given to seventy-two Disciples. 403
Matthew 9:37-38 | Matthew 18:18-35 | Luke 10:1-2,16
278 : The Apostles' power and prayer. 278.2 : What you bind on earth will be bound in Heaven. 278.3 : How many times must we forgive? 278.4 : The unforgiving debtor. 278.5 : As you do, so will it be done to you. 278.6 : Sending on Mission. The harvest is plentiful, but...
279. Encounter with Lazarus in the field of the Galileans. 409
279.1 : Description of the Field of the Galileans. 279.2 : Setup and arrival of Lazarus. 279.3 : Praise of Mary Magdalene, Lazarus invites Jesus to his home.
280. Return of the seventy-two Disciples. Prophecy on future mystics. 412
Matthew 13:16-17 | Luke 10:17-20,23-24
280.1 : Gathering of Apostles and Disciples. 280.2 : An irrecoverable possessed man. 280.3 : How Jesus inspired Agape and others. 280.4 : There will be Disciples without love. 280.5 : The future Christians.

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281. At the Temple for the feast of Tabernacles. Conditions for Following Jesus. The parable of the talents and that of the good Samaritan. 416
Reconstructed calendar[1]: Friday, September 22, 28 (16 Tishri 3789).
Matthew 10:37-38 | Matthew 25:14-30 | Luke 10:25-37 | Luke 13:1-5 | Luke 14:25-33 | Luke 19:11-27
281.1 : On the way to the Temple, Jesus greets acquaintances. 281.2 : Warm encounter with the peasants of Yokhanan (GioCana). 281.3 : Other cold, distant encounters on the way. 281.4 : Jesus prepares to speak at the Gentiles’ portico. 281.5 : The crowd of curious whom Jesus ignores and the volunteers he teaches. 281.6 : Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. 281.7 : Which of you, wanting to build a tower, does not first think? 281.8 : If you take everything away from us, what do you give us? True love. 281.9 : The parable of talents. 281.10 : The parable of the good Samaritan. 281.11 : Weeping of Mary of Alphaeus, Joanna, Annaleah, and Mary. 281.12 : Marziam wants to be a priest. 281.13 : Arrival at a house of Lazarus in Jerusalem. Peter resents those from the Temple. 281.14 : Interview with the old priest Jonathas. 281.15 : The Galileans killed by Pilate and the collapse of Shiloh's tower. 281.16 : Jesus invites Jonathas to bless the meal.
282. Denunciation at the Sanhedrin concerning Hermastaeus, John of En-Dor and Syntica. 434
282.1 : No more church yard disputes: one Homeland, Heaven. 282.2 : Gamaliel reports that at the Sanhedrin there is scandal over Hermastaeus not being circumcised. 282.3 : Arrival in Bethany. Reunion in Lazarus's garden. 282.4 : Joseph of Arimathea warns about rumors concerning Hermastaeus, Syntica and John of En-Dor. 282.5 : Jesus defends John of En-Dor before Joseph of Arimathea who questions. 282.6 : Hermastaeus will be circumcised. What about Syntica's master? 282.7 : Peter confronts the group's informer whom he wants to meet.
283. Syntica speaks of her encounter with the Truth. 441
283.1 : Syntica’s speech: Inner freedom. The beyond. The true God. 283.2 : How the encounter with Jesus changed her quest. 283.3 : How she could have foreseen Jesus’s teaching. 283.4 : She dislikes Judas’s irony. 283.5 : I see watching me a power that marked me with a great destiny that I only followed. 283.6 : Marziam will pray for Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus.
284. The small house given by Solomon. Four Apostles will remain in Judea. 447
284.1 : Jesus praises Solomon the ferry-man and discreetly warns Judas. 284.2 : Judas will go to Judea with three others. 284.3 : The apostle is unhappy but must obey.
285. Lazarus offers refuge to John of En-Dor and Syntica. Joyful journey to Jericho without Judas. 450
285.1 : Jesus wants to seek advice from Lazarus and departs alone in a carriage with him. 285.2 : Jesus wants to separate John of En-Dor and Syntica. 285.3 : Lazarus offers his house in Syria. 285.4 : Jesus reveals His plan. 285.5 : Lazarus warns Jesus against Judas. 285.6 : The group walks towards Jericho. 285.7 : Peter will carry, instead of John of En-Dor, the books Jesus asked him to take. 285.8 : Peter mocks Judas and makes everyone laugh. 285.9 : Mary explains to Peter the lack of charity, even in small hurtful gestures. 285.10 : Syntica wants to leave Science for Wisdom. Jesus will tell her the Wisdom of this Science.
286. At Ramoth with merchant Alexander Misace. Lesson to Syntica on the remembrance of souls. 459
286.1 : The group joins a long caravan. 286.2 : Mules for the Women and John of En-Dor. 286.3 : The merchant speaks of his Family. Jesus questions him about his Israelite faith. 286.4 : And about his Presence at the Temple. 286.5 : Evening at the inn. 286.6 : How to speak of God to pagans? 286.7 : Fragments of Truth in Religions.
287. From Ramoth to Gerasa. 466
287.1 : The beauty of Ramoth. 287.2 : The caravan's hard march. 287.3 : A meal on a high plateau. 287.4 : Description of Gerasa. 287.5 : The soul and the life of the beyond.
288. Discourse to the inhabitants of Gerasa, and praise of a woman to Jesus’ mother. 472
Matthew 12:29-30 | Luke 11:21-23 | Luke 11:27-28
288.1 : Visit to the city under construction. 288.2 : There must be agreement among inhabitants for the city’s good. 288.3 : The city of souls and humanity divided by Satan. 288.4 : The foundation of God’s Kingdom in the world and in hearts is by the Decalogue. 288.5 : Union with God is the weapon no strong man can defeat. Therefore he who is not with Me is against Me. 288.6 : A Woman in the crowd praises Mary. 288.7 : Let's return to Mary who might worry.
289. The Sabbath at Gerasa. Marziam’s distraction and Syntica’s question about the salvation of pagans. 479
289.1 : A restless Sabbath in the inn's closed courtyard. Marziam seeks in vain a conversational partner. 289.2 : Jesus obtains from a camel driver a camel ride for Marziam. 289.3 : Jesus shares Marziam’s joy. 289.4 : Misace, reflecting on the previous day’s discourse, is instructed on the communion of saints. 289.5 : Syntica and Misace worry about being separated from their kin in the beyond. 289.6 : Jesus reassures them: the salvation of pagans is possible. 289.7 : Marziam will preach the Good News in distant lands.
290. The man with ulcerated eyes. Stop at the “camel driver’s spring.” Details on the remembrance of souls. 486
290.1 : Departure of the caravan. A Gerasene woman goes to fetch her sick husband. 290.2 : The man with repulsive eyes is healed after the trial of waiting. 290.3 : Misace reflects on conversion. 290.4 : John of En-Dor relives his own conversion. 290.5 : Jesus asks him to be master of Syntica and Marziam. 290.6 : Stop at the Camel Drivers’ Spring. 290.7 : Peter finds the Women very courageous. 290.8 : A teaching of Jesus to clarify. 290.9 : The remembrance the soul has of God.
291. Marziam discovers why Jesus prays each day at the ninth hour. 496
291.1 : The mounts of Auran. 291.2 : Marziam observed Jesus praying. 291.3 : How Jesus prays throughout the day. 291.4 : The ninth hour. 291.5 : Jesus announces to Marziam His death and resurrection. 291.6 : He repeats to His own the instruction on prayer. Arrival in Bozrah.
292. At Bozrah, the trap of the scribes and Pharisees. 501
292.1 : Altercation between Peter and the innkeeper. 292.2 : Intervention of Jesus. Four spies have come. 292.3 : The innkeeper said nothing. 292.4 : He knew Jesus through Philip of Jacob (Philip of Arbel). 292.5 : Jesus asks Fara to excuse Peter. He will speak in his courtyard. 292.6 : Jesus reproaches Peter's impulsiveness. Syntica will stay in Nazareth. Talk between Jesus and Mary.
293. Discourse and miracles at Bozrah, after the irruption of two Pharisees. The gift of faith to Alexander Misace. 503
John 1:5
293.1 : The crowd gathers awaiting healings. 293.2 : Altercation between Fara the innkeeper and two Pharisees. 293.3 : Jesus remains polite with the two Pharisees. 293.4 : Jesus’ home by pagans and Jews. 293.5 : Let the pagans rejoice! 293.6 : Priestly prayer for the pagans. 293.7 : Healings of all including a leper woman. 293.8 : Apostles and Disciples are amazed. 293.9 : The gift of faith to Alexander Misace. 293.10 : Peter must accompany the Women.
294. The large donation left by the merchant. Farewell to the Virgin and the Women Disciples. 516
294.1 : First stage of the day until the crossroads. Separation from Alexander Misace. 294.2 : Towards Arbel visible below, place of second separation. 294.3 : Marziam gives Jesus the rich purse left by Misace. 294.4 : Mary Magdalene takes care of the precious stones “converted” by Jesus. Separation from The Women Disciples.
295. The discourse and miracles of Arbel, already evangelized by Philip of Jacob. 520
295.1 : Encounter with the old Marianne of Eliseus. 295.2 : Who leads the group into town while alerting everyone. 295.3 : Philip of Jacob welcomes them home. 295.4 : The next day: Discourse on the reconstruction of the Soul. 295.5 : It is not fear that saves, only love builds. 295.6 : Rejoice, fear nothing from the Lord. 295.7 : Multiple healings. 295.8 : Encounter with the four Pharisees who want to know where John of En-Dor is.

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