The Gospel as Revealed to Me - Volume 7

G.R.M. - VOLUME 7

Cover page of "The Gospel as Revealed to Me"
Work Details
Author	Maria Valtorta
Visions	68: from GRM 433 to GRM 500
Pages	532
First Italian Edition
Title	Il poema dell’Uomo-Dio
Publication Years	1956-1959
Publisher	Tipografia editrice M. Pisani
First English Edition
Title	The Poem of the Man-God
Translator	Nicandro Picozzi, M.A., D.D.
Publication Year	1986
Publisher	Centro Editoriale Valtortiano
Second English Edition
Title	The Gospel as Revealed to Me
Publication Year	2012
Publisher	Centro Editoriale Valtortiano
ISBN	978-88-7987-187-7
Multimedia Versions
Audio	MP3 CD, 2nd edition
Publisher	Centro Editoriale Valtortiano
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Publisher	Centro Editoriale Valtortiano

Volume 7 of The Gospel as Revealed to Me (2nd edition) reports the continuation of the third year of Jesus' public life (GRM 433 to GRM 500).

Of the 68 episodes,

• 9 illustrate passages from the Gospel,
• 59 refer to unpublished accounts.

Main Events Described

• Events referred to in the Gospel: Be wise as serpents - The ten lepers - "Do you know who I am?" - The Adulterous woman.

Continuation of the third year of Jesus' public life

The wording of the subsections and the dating are based on personal research aimed at better understanding the content of the episodes and do not engage the publisher.

Summer in Nazareth and its region

433. Arrival in Nazareth. Praise to the Virgin. The healing of Aurea. 11

Reconstructed Calendar: Sunday, June 17, 29 (19 Siwan 3789).

433.1 : The joy of finding Mary shared by all. 433.2 : Approaching her house. 433.3 : Tell me Jesus, how do you see Mary? 433.4 : The reunion between Jesus and his mother. 433.5 : Mary will visit Valeria about Aurea. 433.6 : Jesus heals the little girl.

434. Manual works in Nazareth and the parable of the painted wood. 16

434.1 : Jesus and Thomas working in the workshop. 434.2 : Aurea, the girl saved from slavery, symbol of future converts. 434.3 : Jesus teaches the Zealot how to paint. 434.4 : Speech to Thomas: The painter and the work of Souls. 434.5 : Evangelize gradually based on what people are. 434.6 : Aurea, who came to warn Jesus, heard everything. 434.7 : Mary instructed Aurea with two parables. She would like to stay with Mary.

435. The start of the third Sabbath in Nazareth and the arrival of Peter with other apostles. 25

435.1 : Preparations for the third Sabbath. 435.2 : Aurea’s curiosity about Thomas’ jewel. 435.3 : Thomas’ goldsmith work revives in Aurea the fate of young slaves. 435.4 : The Apostles arrive from the lake avoiding Tiberias. 435.5 : Exchange of news. 435.6 : Aurea appears, then Mary. Waiting for the meal in the garden.

436. The cost of Redemption is revealed to the apostles and disciples in the kitchen garden of Nazareth. 31

436.1 : Jesus and Mary teach unknowingly. 436.2 : What Aurea loves in the Scriptures. 436.3 : The God of severe love in the Book. 436.4 : The Savior’s death frightens Mary of Alphaeus. 436.5 : The sword that will pierce Mary’s Heart. 436.6 : Who finds calm in trusting God. 436.7 : Mary consoles Aurea by recounting the Birth.

437. Jesus and His Mother converse. 36

437.1 : Jesus and Mary talk about parents with varying beliefs. 437.2 : Cultured Israel has denatured the Law and the prophets. 437.3 : Even among the Apostles, there are prejudices. 437.4 : Before Jesus’ departure, Mary will visit Valeria in Tiberias. 437.5 : The dialogue ends with the Our Father.

438. Holy Mary with Mary of Alphaeus in Tiberias to have Aurea relinquished. An encounter with Judas Iscariot. 39

438.1 : Two women alone in the countryside at nightfall, but Mary is not afraid. 438.2 : Mary of Alphaeus struggles to overcome her prejudices against non-Jews. 438.3 : Late home of Joseph, the disciple boatman. 438.4 : Who does not have a high opinion of the Roman rich women and the Jews who frequent them. 438.5 : Nor of Judas the apostle who goes astray. 438.6 : Beware of rash judgments on Roman women who listened to Jesus! 438.7 : Left alone, Mary watches the boats and rushes to meet Lydia and Valeria’s boat. 438.8 : She approaches Valeria who first takes them for beggars. 438.9 : She speaks alone with Valeria who cedes her rights over Aurea Galla. 438.10 : The two Marys confront a pitiful Judas coming out of a night of debauchery. They will pray for him but will not denounce him.

439. Holy Mary speaks about her mission in Tiberias. Aurea learns to do the will of God. 49

439.1 : Mary announces the good news to Jesus and praises Valeria’s humility. 439.2 : Jesus sends for Aurea while Mary recounts their journey. 439.3 : Mary will remain in Nazareth in case Judas comes there. 439.4 : Aurea is happy to be with Mary, then disappointed not to stay with her. 439.5 : Aurea agrees to be separated from Mary to be entrusted to Myrtha and Naomi.

440. Another Sabbath at Nazareth. The obstinacy of Joseph of Alphaeus. 52

440.1 : Arrival at sunset of Myrtha and Naomi with Abel. 440.2 : Thomas evangelizes Nazareth thanks to his goldsmith art offered freely. 440.3 : Aurea will be a little sister to Abel similar to Thomas’ twin sister. 440.4 : Clash between Abel and Aurea: We will love each other in the Lord who saved us. 440.5 : Peter arrives. He could not bring Judas who refuses to come. 440.6 : Matthew gives Mary a rare plant, a fragrant citrus. 440.7 : Joseph of Alphaeus, pontifically, congratulates Jesus on his work and hopes he will remain in his workshop. 440.8 : Jesus disabuses the family head, who leaves. Mary of Alphaeus, his mother, breaks down in tears.

441. A gift of Thomas to the Virgin and departure from Nazareth. The miracle of the fire that becomes the theme of two parables. 58

441.1 : A brooch made by Thomas as a gift for Mary. 441.2 : And a pin for Aurea, moved to tears. 441.3 : Unintentionally Peter reveals the secret of Syntyche’s departure and immediately apologizes to Jesus. 441.4 : Departure from Nazareth. The two Marys remain alone. 441.5 : Life of the Women Disciples. Mary consoles Mary of Alphaeus. 441.6 : Meanwhile on the road, Marziam and Abel reassure Aurea. 441.7 : A heath fire threatens to turn catastrophic. 441.8 : Jesus orders the fire to extinguish, and it does. 441.9 : The woodcutters recognize the Messiah through the miracle they had heard about. 441.10 : The spark that causes the fire is like the Enemies of the Doctrine of love. 441.11 : In the advancing fire, I saw a symbol of the spread of my Doctrine in the world. 441.12 : The joyful hospitality of the woodcutters.

442. Judas Iscariot in Nazareth at the house of Mary. 68

442.1 : The Nazarenes now have doubts about Judas. 442.2 : Long monologue of a determined and confused Judas. 442.3 : Alphaeus of Sarah surprises Judas and fetches Mary. 442.4 : Mary exposes a lie of Judas from his first words. 442.5 : Judas embarrasses himself trying to explain his night of debauchery and his plot with Nazareth notables. 442.6 : The swords pierced the hearts of two mothers. 442.7 : Be humble and sincere with yourself. Help me! 442.8 : Mary offers him hospitality while awaiting his departure to find Jesus. Mary’s tears while preparing the meal.

443. The death of the grandfather of Marjiam. 76

443.1 : Marziam plans to free his grandfather and brings some comfort. 443.2 : Come quickly, your grandfather is very sick. 443.3 : In a breath: I am going into Abraham’s bosom. Marziam is torn; Jesus grants him Peace. 443.4 : Last comforts in his final moments. 443.5 : His peaceful death. 443.6 : Everything is done to console Marziam. 443.7 : Maria Valtorta’s comment on the afflicted: Much can be learned from Jesus’ smallest act!

444. Praise to Marjiam. Lesson on the sole precept of love, on the salvation of virtuous pagans and on the merits of the Man God. 81

444.1 : Mission given to four Apostles. 444.2 : Jesus also sends young Marziam to Nazareth, who is praised by turns. 444.3 : Love of God and love of Neighbor are inseparable like two branches of the same trunk. 444.4 : He who says I love God and does not love his Neighbor is a liar. 444.5 : There is only one Heaven for all the righteous, even pagans. 444.6 : The four stays of the deceased awaiting the end of times. 444.7 : The merits of the incarnate God. 444.8 : Lord, give us this charity.

Jesus' movements in the 3rd quadrimester

445. In Tiberias, the return of the Iscariot during a storm. Two parables. The arrival of the Holy Mary, who intercedes for salvation of Samuel of Esther. 89

445.1 : Arrival in Tiberias on a stormy morning. 445.2 : Jesus sends the Apostles to Joanna to find if anyone from his retinue is searching for him. 445.3 : Left alone, he confronts Judas and wishes him Peace not returned. 445.4 : Don’t you have anything to tell me? Judas evades. 445.5 : Be humble. If you fall, come to Me and I will lift you up. 445.6 : Judas is moved but does not admit his faults. Decides to go to Joseph the ferry. 445.7 : Arrival at the poor but warm boatman’s house. 445.8 : Peter enjoys the summer storm that refreshes him. 445.9 : Jesus encourages the Zealot to turn the need for Heaven’s Water into a parable: The vine branch and the rain are the Soul and its Purification. 445.10 : Application to man endowed with free will who does not seek Heaven’s Water. 445.11 : Judas struggles against the parable’s teachings. 445.12 : Jesus’ parable at a child’s request: God like a mother for the Soul and the body. 445.13 : Arrival of Joanna, then Mary and Mary of Alphaeus. 445.14 : Mary begs Jesus for Samuel, a wayward son. 445.15 : Jesus insists several times so Judas will fetch Esther’s son and bring him to Capernaum. 445.16 : Apostles’ remarks on Judas. For his complete healing, Samuel’s goodwill is needed. Towards the poor with Joanna.

446. Arrival and welcoming in Capernaum. 103

446.1 : Porphirea hurries to Marziam and Jesus surrounded by Women Disciples and children. 446.2 : Then reunions with Jairus and Disciples. Jesus inquires about other Disciples.

447. Sermon on mercy in the synagogue of Capernaum. Affront by Eli the Pharisee, threatened by a centurion. 104

447.1 : At the synagogue Jesus opposes forgiveness to insult. 447.2 : Teaching on David’s praise even though he knew he would not build the Temple. 447.3 : Second teaching: The dynamic of love against a world of sinners. 447.4 : Invectives of the Pharisee Elijah expelled by the centurion who threatens him with prosecution. 447.5 : Third teaching: You must work as hard as Evil works. 447.6 : Elijah, panicked, implores Jesus’ intervention to lift the sanction. 447.7 : Sends word to the centurion: The Master tells you to have mercy. 448.8 : Severe reproach of Matthew, Thomas, and Peter who hoped to see Elijah harshly punished.

448. A gathering of boats on the lake. A parable provoked by Peter, who undergoes a judgement. 113

448.1 : A flotilla heading to Magdala. Peter rants against foreigners polluting the lake. 448.2 : Jesus reproaches Peter’s contempt. Presence of God among pagans. 448.3 : Peter, repentant, makes a false move which he turns into a parable. 448.4 : Decision to remain on the lake to preach where boats gather. 448.5 : Boats remove their lanterns to light Jesus who is about to speak. 448.6 : Jesus offers the audience’s judgment a parable drawn from Peter’s case: his contempt and risky false move. 448.7 : Peter, mortified, awaits boats’ judgment which condemns all the case submitted. 448.8 : That is how man judges, but not God: intention and guilt. 448.9 : The ill will which is a sin and the good will which leads to God. The man in the parable having no will to sin has not sinned. 448.10 : The boats move away under the stars. Jesus praises Peter’s goodwill.

449. Little Alphaeus no longer loved by his mother. 123

449.1 : They leave on tour despite the heat. 449.2 : Why is little Alphaeus inconsolable? 449.3 : The Women will surpass you greatly. 449.4 : Little Alphaeus mistreated by his remarried mother. 449.5 : Jesus and Mary head to Meroba’s house. 449.6 : An old woman curses the child’s mother. 449.7 : Jesus calls to Meroba’s Conscience who rejects him. 449.8 : Mary obtains temporary custody of the child. Jesus introduces the child to the Apostles.

450. Miracles in the village near Hippo and healing of the leper John. 130

450.1 : Landing in the outer port of Hippos. 450.2 : The prodigy of the pigs cast into the sea deeply marked minds. 450.3 : The crowd of the unfortunate waiting for healings. 450.4 : Healing of Elise’s son draws the crowd noticing Mary and her cousin with the child. 450.5 : Plea to Mary by Saltla the barren Woman. 450.6 : Who is healed then baptized. 450.7 : On the way, in the crowd, Sarah of Apheqa expresses her wish to adopt little Alphaeus. 450.8 : They tell Jesus the story of the preaching leper. 450.9 : Who reveals himself and confesses his faith in Jesus. 450.10 : His healing, proportional to his faith, moves mountains.

451. Sermon, in the village close to Hippo, on the duties of husbands and wives and their children. 139

451.1 : People, in new fraternity, besiege the house where Jesus stays. 451.2 : Dawn on the lake. 451.3 : Being a father. 451.4 : Being a wife. 451.5 : Being a mother. 451.6 : Do not envy the prosperity of the wicked. 451.7 : Being a child. 451.8 : Being master and servant. 451.9 : Let’s bless the houses and boats and give a final teaching by John, the healed leper.

452. The ex leper John becomes a disciple. The parable of the ten monuments. 146

452.1 : The healed leper receives mission to evangelize the region. 452.2 : He reduces to purifying ashes even the memories of happy days. But he is no longer alone! 452.3 : They share a banquet of love with him. Jesus heals, consoles and counsels. 452.4 : He brings the former leper a basket of abundant provisions. 452.5 : Catechesis on Psalm 14: Virtues of the just. 452.6 : First purification at the sources of Mercy. 452.7 : What I tell you is still the Decalogue. It is always the Decalogue, the Rabbi’s word. 452.8 : Parable of the ten milestones marking the rugged path to the treasure. 452.9 : The two brothers diverge on the path to follow and separate. 452.10 : Temptation of the faithful son, his constancy rewarded, the tragic fate of the unfaithful. 452.11 : The hardship of the painful and glorious path will be lived by the Son of Man.

453. Arrival in Hippo and sermon in favour of the poor that are cured. Healing of the slave Aquila. 157

453.1 : Amid the motley crowd at the market square of Hippos. 453.2 : Almsgivings distributed while awaiting a less noisy place. 453.3 : Why so many unemployed beggars? 453.4 : The rich facing the poor. Love for the indigent. 453.5 : Presence of Jesus in the poor. 453.6 : Do as I do, the heroism of holiness. Beware of hardness of your Hearts! 453.7 : Jesus prefers to stay with the poor. Multiple simultaneous healings. 453.8 : Arrival of the Roman: do you heal pagans too? 453.9 : Aquila, the paralyzed slave, rushes up: he is healed!

454. Holy Mary and her love of fusion with God. The anger of the Iscariot against little Alphaeus. 166

454.1 : Accompanied departure in the cool evening. 454.2 : Little Alphaeus’ happiness. Can he be taken from his mother? 454.3 : Mary and fusion love with God. 454.4 : All Souls, at least once in their life, are questioned by God. 454.5 : Gamla, who had chased out Jesus, has had time to find Peace. 454.6 : Jesus grants request of the widow of Apheqa. 454.7 : Judged (once again) by a child, Judas lashes out at him. 454.8 : Little Alphaeus’ sorrow consoled by Jesus. Compassion of M.V. reliving her sufferings. 454.9 : Judas’ attitude cools an inhabitant of Hippos’ enthusiasm. They stop near a large cave.

455. Entrusting of the Church to the motherhood of Mary. Preaching, near Gamala, in favour of the slave workers. 173

455.1 : Jesus wakes at dawn in a nature bathed with dew. 455.2 : Amid lush nature, absorbed in meditation. 455.3 : He washes with dew and flowers. 455.4 : Morning dialogue with Mary: how to thank the Eternal for making me your Mother? 455.5 : Jesus entrusts the Church to his Mother’s care. 455.6 : Mary, in turn, washes with the chalice of flowers. 455.7 : On the way to Gamla. 455.8 : Amazement at ongoing fortification works. 455.9 : Jesus invites Publius Corfinius to pity. 455.10 : Jesus obtains suspension of works and has good food distributed. 455.11 : The power of supernatural weapons. 455.12 : The fragility of the human condition meditated by Isaiah. 455.13 : Jesus’ mercy, liberating Word. 455.14 : Loving God’s will. 455.15 : The universal Kingdom and the Decalogue. 455.16 : Entrance into the city and healings.

456. Departure from Gamala and arrival in Aphek. Admonishment of the widow Sarah and the miracle in her house. 188

456.1 : Description of Gamla and its panorama (Judea). 456.2 : The future of Gamla’s opulent constructions: without God, they are useless. 456.3 : On the way to Apheqa. 456.4 : The widow passes through her rich estate without heir. 456.5 : Earthly riches are not those of the beyond. 456.6 : Sarah receives Jesus in her house where servants report to him. 456.7 : Healing of servant’s black and swollen leg. Old Samuel leaves scandalized.

457. Lecture in Aphek after a dispute between believers and non-believers. Sarah becomes a disciple. 196

457.1 : In a cosmopolitan crowd, strangers take Jesus’ side and are booed. 457.2 : Jesus compares his situation to Moses’ Water of Contradiction. 457.3 : The water that gushes from the rock is rejected by Israel. It will quench the pagans. 457.4 : Yes, Jesus will still go to Judea and to the edges of Syro-Phœnicia. 457.5 : The rich widow detaches from her riches. She thanks Peter.

458. A spiritual healing in Ghergesa. A lesson on the use of the gifts of God. Return to Capernaum. 202

458.1 : Jesus is requested in Capernaum. 458.2 : A former miracle recipient ill and giving into sin. 458.3 : Dilemma posed to his wife Arria, healing or salvation. 458.4 : Jesus obtains Simeon’s repentance, the husband. 458.5 : Be good to the repentant. 458.6 : He will not be healed. Death is sometimes a gift. 458.7 : The storm was narrowly avoided.

459. Forgiveness of Samuel of Nazareth. A lesson on bad friends. 209

Matthew 10,16.

459.1 : Judas wants to impose himself on Jesus to perform a miracle in his name. 459.2 : Samuel, the miracle recipient, repents of killing his mother. 459.3 : He reports that Judas mistreated him. 459.4 : Judas returns during the meal. 459.5 : Good and evil coexist in every man. Beware yourself and pay attention to others. 459.6 : Against bad friendships, be wise as serpents and simple as doves. 459.7 : Some disciples will be lost. Watch.

460. Pharisees in Capernaum with Joseph and Simon of Alphaeus. Jesus will not conceal the hour of the Sacrifice from His Mother. 215

460.1 : The unworthy mother of little Alphaeus does not appear. 460.2 : Jesus wants to heal the sick before going to the synagogue. 460.3 : Accompanied by Bartholomew, he performs healings on a Sabbath day. The healed swear silence on this. 460.4 : At the spring, on the way back, dialogue with people. 460.5 : Keep my Word, which is Light and Charity. 460.6 : Pharisee emissaries want to silence Jesus. 460.7 : In reaction, cousin Joseph of Alphaeus becomes conciliatory. 460.8 : Jesus rebukes his cousin who leaves angry. 460.9 : Peter prepares the boats but worries about the envoy from Antioch. 460.10 : God of Jesus for Mary. At her request, he will not hide the hour of Sacrifice from her.

461. A plot for the election of Jesus as King. The Greek Zenon and the letter of Syntche with news of the death of John of Endor. 224

461.1 : Landing at Joanna’s quay. The Apostles announce Jesus’ arrival. 461.2 : Young Mary and Matthias rush at Jesus’ Call. 461.3 : Matthias dreams of a temporal king victorious over Enemies. 461.4 : Jesus corrects him: My Kingdom is spiritual. 461.5 : Jonathan comes to preach. 461.6 : Then it is Joanna’s turn who is disappointed by Kozua’s hesitations who wants Jesus to replace Herod. 461.7 : Jesus must defend the spirituality of his Kingdom against Enemies and friends. 461.8 : Man from Antioch presents himself to Jesus. 461.9 : What he learned from Syntyche. 461.10 : The letter announces John of En-Dor’s death. 461.11 : Jesus asks the stranger for a service and invites him not to hate. 461.12 : Everyone comments on the news of John of En-Dor’s death. 461.13 : Reading the letter: The messenger Zeno’s story. 461.14 : Continuation: Rome’s future role in Christianity. 461.15 : The letter: Syntyche has joined Antioch. Peter doesn’t want to miss the continuation. 461.16 : The letter: sublime death of John of En-Dor. 461.17 : Peter insists to hear the rest of the letter: it speaks of Jesus’ Neighbour’s death. 461.18 : Syntyche’s and John of En-Dor’s faith moved Jesus to tears. Peter wants to know more. 461.19 : The letter: Syntyche approached the Romans to prepare the field for evangelization to the Apostles. 461.20 : Jesus moves away with Mary to read with her the Hidden passages. 461.21 : The letter: I will make you known by the Gentiles. 461.22 : The letter: John of En-Dor forgave the traitor. 461.23 : Jesus and Mary pray.

462. Speech and healings at the hot springs of Emmaus of Tiberias. 247

462.1 : Jesus, in the morning, alone in the green pavilion. 462.2 : Departure of the Women for Nazareth. Jesus says goodbye to Joanna. 462.3 : Among the cosmopolitan crowd going to the Baths. First healings. 462.4 : But healing refused to a drunken and blaspheming old man. 462.5 : Arrival at the Baths. Beginning of a discourse. 462.6 : I am the living Water who gives life of the body and of the Spirit to whoever believes in Me. 462.7 : The Almsgivings collected by Jesus are distributed. Numerous and simultaneous healings of Romans and Israelites. The crowd follows Jesus to Tarichea.

463. In Tarichea, a lecture on the nature of the Messianic kingdom and conversion of a prostitute. Jesus yields to an invitation of Chuza, winning the opposition of Peter. 254

463.1 : Description of Tarichea peninsula where a large crowd gathers. 463.2 : God is not the God of one people but a Creator God and Father of all. 463.3 : Christ is not a poor temporal king but a universal and spiritual King. 463.4 : The chimerical Olympus and my Kingdom in which you will be "Gods". 463.5 : I am the Life. What is said about Me in the Scriptures. 463.6 : Come to the Light and Salvation, for my Kingdom is the true Kingdom and my Law is good. 463.7 : Jesus grants a secret prayer. Kozua insists on inviting Jesus to his house. 463.8 : Galaziah, the healed prostitute, is recognized. 463.9 : Crowd’s anger and scandal and Zeno’s conversion. 463.10 : Peter refuses to let Jesus go alone to Kozua’s. 463.11 : Jesus does so anyway assuring that his hour hasn’t come.

464. In the country house of Chuza. The attempted election of Jesus as King. The testimony of the Beloved. 266

John 6,14-15.

464.1 : Kozua has not understood yet. 464.2 : Arrival at Kozua’s country house. Presentation of guests. 464.3 : Jesus rests and meditates. 464.4 : Kozua comes for Jesus. He will leave right after the Banquet. 464.5 : A strange Banquet. 464.6 : Kozua’s speech: the coup is ready. 464.7 : Pressed from all sides, Jesus says no. 464.8 : Speech: You are well-intentioned, but.. 464.9 : A round of supplications. 464.10 : My Kingdom is not of this world. 464.11 : You will worship me when your spirits are open. 464.12 : Jesus does not give in and hits a group. 464.13 : He left without being found. 464.14 : He isolates himself on a high cliff. John followed him. 464.15 : Jesus explains the circumstances to him. 464.16 : And asks him to keep it secret. 464.17 : John is my confidant for the most serious facts of my life. 464.18 : John’s humility. 464.19 : Jesus’ Temptations. 464.20 : Motives for this proclamation attempt. 464.21 : Imitate Christ.

465. In Bethsaida for a confidential mission to Porphyrea. The hurried departure from Capernaum. 288

465.1 : John deposits Jesus at an isolated spot in Bethsaida. 465.2 : Jesus’ dialogue with Porphirea: He has a secret for her. 465.3 : He will not return here, his hour is near. 465.4 : Marziam will not come at the Next Passover. 465.5 : Jesus calms Porphirea’s tears. 465.6 : Marziam learns of John of En-Dor’s death. 465.7 : Departure by boat for Capernaum. 465.8 : Jesus decides a quick departure from Capernaum. He cannot greet everyone. 465.9 : Jesus keeps the cause of his sadness to himself.

Apostolic journey to Syro-Phœnicia

466. A short stay at the home of the old couple Judas and Anne. 299

Reconstructed calendar: Monday, August 13, 29 (17 Av or Eloul 3789).

466.1 : Jesus is only passing through. 466.2 : Brigands have infested this side of the Jordan. 466.3 : To serve the Disciples is to serve the Master. 466.4 : The couple will take care of a widow and her children. 466.5 : They will also keep Marziam, who will later join Jesus in Jerusalem. 466.6 : Jesus promises to speak before leaving.

467. The parable of the distribution of water. Conditional forgiveness for the peasant Jacob. Warnings to the apostles on their way to Korazim. 304

467.1 : People's waiting around the house. 467.2 : Parable of the distribution of Waters. 467.3 : The duty of the rich towards the poorer than them. 467.4 : God, helper of the oppressed. 467.5 : And punishment of oppressors. 467.6 : The rich is the steward of wealth God and his distributor for those who suffer. 467.7 : Jesus grants conditional pardon to peasant Jacob. 467.8 : Decision to go toward Syro-Phœnicia. 467.9 : Teaching to Disciples: The trap of honors. 467.10 : True Peace is God. 467.11 : Judas, in tears, asks Jesus to pray for him. 467.12 : Announcement of the next dictation.

468. A repentance of Judas Iscariot and the episodes that illustrate his character. 316

468.1 : The chronological order of the Gospels. 468.2 : At night, Jesus in the midst of nature. 468.3 : Jesus helps Judas who wants to confide. 468.4 : Master, how hard it is to say "I have sinned!" 468.5 : What joy you gave me, oh my Judas! 468.6 : Ah! If Chorazain knew to imitate you! 468.7 : The importance of Judas’s figure.

469. Farewell from the few faithful followers of Korazim. 323

469.1 : Chorazein keeps the hardness of its spirit. 469.2 : Last advice to little carpenter Joseph. 469.3 : Discourse: Following Jesus. Faith, hope, and charity.

470. A lesson on marriage to a mother-in-law who is discontent with her daughter-in-law. 326

470.1 : The beauty of panorama (Judea). 470.2 : Clash with a shepherd and children. 470.3 : Jesus makes a complaining mother-in-law reflect. 470.4 : Discourse: A man will leave his father and mother. 470.5 : Your daughter-in-law will replace your daughters. 470.6 : The group discusses mothers-in-law. Stop in an enchanting place.

471. Philip elates thinking of the Messianic era. Having refused the invitation to go to Giscala, Jesus illustrates the notion of sin to the Levite Joseph, also known as Barnaba. 333

471.1 : Philip exalts Jesus’ temporal messianism. 471.2 : You will do what I didn’t have time to do. 471.3 : Jesus refuses to judge a case proposed by the rabbis of Giscala. 471.4 : He will not violate the Sabbath for idle discussion! 471.5 : Joseph, called Barnabas, one of the emissaries remains and introduces himself. 471.6 : Discussion: God’s main attribute is love. 471.7 : God is love. Love of God and Neighbor. 471.8 : Gamaliel is a just man.

472. The new Law. The treacherous request of an opinion about an event that occurred in Giscala. 342

472.1 : Peter suspects Gamaliel’s disciple. 472.2 : Hebrewism and Christianity. 472.3 : Jesus in the synagogue as a simple believer. 472.4 : Three scrupulous emissaries present an adultery case to Jesus. 472.5 : Jesus goes to the heart of things. 472.6 : All are guilty to varying degrees. 472.7 : Bring the child, the only innocent, to Sarah of Apheqa. 472.8 : God sent you His Word to speak without His voice killing you. 472.9 : You made this case an instrument of inquisition to catch me in sin. 472.10 : May God forgive whoever will repent. Attached to Gamaliel, Barnabas admires Jesus. 472.11 : Jesus’ instruction.

473. Healing of a blind boy from Sidon. Teaching for the wives of today. 351

473.1 : Coming out of the synagogue on the central square. 473.2 : A rich Woman attracts Jesus’ attention. 473.3 : She shows him a child with dry eyes. 473.4 : Jesus heals the child after praying to his Father. 473.5 : The mother recounts her ordeal as a forsaken Woman. 473.6 : Go tell your husband to keep his promises as God did. 473.7 : The miracle involving God’s power alone and one that requires, in addition, man’s free will. 473.8 : Praise of the Woman of Sidon. 473.9 : The wife’s fidelity to the husband.

474. A vision that is lost in a rapture of love. 358

474.1 : The Apostles discuss. Jesus walks in contemplation. 474.2 : Jesus’ trinitarian ecstasies as man and God. 474.3 : Maria is "annihilated" in contemplation of the God-Man mystery. 474.4 : This is holiness: salvation obtained because one has been loved and is loved. 474.5 : Maria is ready to give up these ecstasies of love so long as they touch those opposing the Work. 474.6 : I know nothing of theology or theological vocabulary. 474.7 : Heaven heard you sing Love. 474.8 : The Apostles, better spiritually trained, no longer bother Jesus for trivial reasons.

475. A suspicion of Peter. Digression on the Hebrews. The mercy of Abel of Bethlehem for his enemies. 364

475.1 : Human ingratitude. 475.2 : Discussion between Peter and Judas: God and the powerful. 475.3 : The crowd of pilgrims going to Jerusalem for the Tabernacles. 475.4 : This vision helps Maria understand today’s Judaism. 474.5 : Abel of Bethlehem intercedes for his persecutors turned lepers. 474.6 : Jesus agrees to visit them and Abel wants to evangelize.

476. A lesson on how to cure souls. Forgiveness of two sinners who became lepers. 371

476.1 : Abel leads Jesus to pagan lepers interested only in food. 476.2 : Teaching: acts of corporal mercy. 476.3 : Souls, there is nothing more varied. 476.4 : Duties of the spiritual director. 476.5 : The importance of love for priests. 476.6 : The two lepers appear, begging for forgiveness. 476.7 : Jesus examines their repentance sincerity. 476.8 : Promise of healing and request for reparation. 476.9 : Directions given to Abel who becomes Ananias. 476.10 : Abel will visit Aser’s mother, and John will go ahead to Nazareth.

477. A conversations with His Mother in the wood of Mattathias. The moral sufferings of Jesus and Mary. 381

477.1 : Jesus waits alone at the foot of an oak. 477.2 : Arrival of Mary and John who leaves them alone. 477.3 : Mary unwraps new clothes and provisions. Mary’s Adoration for her Son. 477.4 : After a brief rest, exchange of news. 477.5 : Mary has learned about the crowning attempt at Joseph of Alphaeus, who changed. 477.6 : Around Jesus, there are those who progress and the others. 477.7 : Mary’s desire to be always with Jesus. She will settle near Jerusalem. 477.8 : A message to transmit to cousin Joseph. 477.9 : No return to Galilee before fulfillment. 477.10 : God to Mary. 477.11 : She has known all suffering. I give her all joy. 477.12 : I also experienced human passions. 477.13 : The disciple is not greater than his Master.

478. The meeting with Joseph and Simon of Alphaeus who go to the feast of the Tabernacles. 393

John 7,1-9.

478.1 : Jesus meets his cousins Joseph and Simon with John. 478.2 : Joseph and Simon want to confide in Jesus. 478.3 : Their false ideas but Mary explained the prophecies to them. 478.4 : Joseph resisted those who wanted to manipulate him. 478.5 : You must be known by the great ones. 478.6 : Simon of Alphaeus agrees. 478.7 : Do in Jerusalem the works done elsewhere. 478.8 : I am the Light and the world does not love the light. 478.9 : Your misunderstanding of the God-Man. 478.10 : The sign will be given to Gamaliel. 478.11 : Joseph and Simon promise to watch over Jesus and Mary. 478.12 : Joseph is waking, but for now he still cradles his dream.

479. With John near the tower of Jezrael awaiting the peasants of Johanan. 403

479.1 : John is dead tired but wants to continue. 479.2 : What tires him most is seeing Mary weep on what is coming. 479.3 : John, revolted, would be ready to resort to armed revolt. 479.4 : They stop finally near the towers of Jezreel. 479.5 : John falls asleep overcome by fatigue and Jesus prays.

480. Departure from Jezreel, after the farmers’ night visit from Yokhanan (GioCana). 129

480.1 : The farmers came during the night. 480.2 : Later the Apostles will take care of them. 480.3 : On the way to Engannim.

481. Arrival in Engannim. Judas Iscariot’s plot to foil a snare. 410

481.1 : Arrival of Jesus and John completely soaked. 481.2 : John learns of Judas’ falsehood to the Pharisees. 481.3 : Jesus joins them and Peter has prepared a hot bath for him and John. 481.4 : Meanwhile, the Apostles consults: Should Judas' lie be hidden? 481.5 : Informed by Judas, Jesus reproaches his lie and will respect the Sabbath. 481.6 : Jesus invites Judas to publicly explain his itinerary plan and accepts it. 481.7 : Judas rejoices: with my sins I better serve the Master. 481.8 : Bartholomew found Jesus crying at being constantly contradicted in his Mission.

482. Walking with a Samaritan shepherd whose faith is rewarded. 417

482.1 : Near Dothan in Samaria. 482.2 : Judas catches a blunder of Philip towards the Samaritans. 482.3 : The helpful shepherd would like to oppose Jesus. 482.4 : Judas enjoys hiding Jesus’ identity and no one approves the method. 482.5 : If he met Jesus, the shepherd would ask for the healing of his son. 482.6 : Even granted, he would keep the orphan who currently helps him. 482.7 : The shepherd offers hospitality, but the group continues on the route he indicates. 482.8 : The shepherd’s cry noting his son’s healing alerts the whole village. 482.9 : Jesus and the Apostles narrowly escape admirers.

483. The apostles discuss the hate of the Jews. The ten lepers healed in Samaria. 425

Luke 17,11-19.

483.1 : Characteristics of Samaria and Samaritans. 483.2 : Samaritans’ sympathy for Jesus and Jews’ hatred. 483.3 : John’s discourse: Light against Darkness. And James of Alphaeus’: the new creation. 483.4 : Everyone’s progress, especially Peter.. 483.5 : Explained by greater understanding of Jesus. 483.6 : … and by the traps laid on his path. 483.7 : Healing promised to ten lepers. 483.8 : Unstoppable discourse of a leper: Jesus the true Messiah, his universal reign. 483.9 : Samaritans’ gratitude shown as example. 483.10 : He will henceforth be called Ephraim. They follow the road but in the woods.

484. An obliged stop in Ephraim. The parable of the pomegranate. 435

484.1 : Jesus cannot leave discreetly: the whole village awaits him. 484.2 : Speech by a notable: we are better than the Jews of the Temple. 484.3 : It will take but one step to bring those on the neighboring path onto God’s Kingdom road. 484.4 : Meal shared by a stream. 484.5 : A child runs to fetch three beautiful pomegranates. 484.6 : Parable of the pomegranate about the division of peoples. 484.7 : Departure in line along the stream.

The Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem

485. Arrival with the apostles in Bethany where there are already some disciples with Marjiam. Shrewdness of the Iscariot. 441

Reconstructed calendar: Wednesday, September 19, 29 (15 Tishri 3789).

John 7,11-13.

485.1 : Arrival in Bethany: Are you coming to heal Lazarus? 485.2 : The two sisters, exhausted with grief, isolate themselves with Jesus. 485.3 : They believe Jesus comes to heal their brother, but he asks them to be patient and trust as Lazarus does. 485.4 : Lazarus offers his protection against the prosecutions Jesus is subject to and resigns himself to his own death. 485.5 : Reports say Jews still seek Jesus. Judas proposes a plan adopted by all but accepted reluctantly by Jesus.

486. At the Temple for the feast of the Tabernacles. Sermon on the nature of the Kingdom. 448

John 7,14-24.

486.1 : Jesus arrives at the Temple, causing fear in the two camps. 486.2 : Penetrating Gamaliel and serene Jesus cross paths. 486.3 : God’s Kingdom and the signs of its coming. 486.4 : A Pharisee defends Jesus. Pride is Lucifer’s very sin. 486.5 : Lust in the three orders: physical, moral, and spiritual. 486.6 : God’s Kingdom does not come with show. It is within you. 486.7 : My Doctrine comes from God. 486.8 : Why do you seek to kill me? 486.9 : But before that happens, the Son of man must suffer much and be denied by this generation.

487. At the Temple for the feast of the Tabernacles. Lecture on the nature of Christ. 458

John 7,25-30.

487.1 : Feverish expectation of a large and varied crowd. 487.2 : Two pagans speculate on Jesus’ delay. 487.3 : The crowd is divided in contradictory attitudes. 487.4 : Jesus clearly states his divine origin. 487.5 : The tumult calms by Gamaliel and Jesus calls upon the testimony of Scriptures. 487.6 : The Messiah must be more than an angel and a man: a God. 487.7 : God made man to redeem men. 487.8 : Priest under a new priesthood. You ignore my true origin. 487.9 : Father, here I am to do your will. Admiration and malice. 487.10 : Gamaliel has a private conversation with Jesus. 487.11 : Scribes and Pharisees rush to Gamaliel: is he convinced it’s an impostor?

488. At the Temple for the feast of the Tabernacles. The secret departure for Nob after prayer. 468

John 7,31-36.

488.1 : A large crowd, discouraged by Temple people, waits for hunted Jesus. 488.2 : Jesus to those waiting: I am with you for a little time. 488.3 : They wonder about the meaning of his prophetic words. 488.4 : Jesus left the Temple heading to Nob, north. 488.5 : Why there when so many other safe retreats can shelter Jesus? 488.6 : Jesus sends Matthias to Manahen and Timon who dare not reappear.

489. In Nob. The parable of the king who was not appreciated by his subjects. The miracle on the wind. 474

489.1 : The moved village and old John preach Jesus. 489.2 : He once heard Simeon’s prophecy and, like him, wants to end his life. 489.3 : Jesus will lodge at his place where all gather to listen to him. 489.4 : Parable of the king visiting his subjects: Jesus’ love and his own people’s misunderstanding. 489.5 : Manahen and Timon arrive sheepishly but are welcomed with open arms and forgiven. 489.6 : The wind turns into a devastating tornado. 489.7 : Which Jesus immediately calms. 489.8 : It also threatened Jerusalem, frightened by a context recalling Good Friday.

490. In the camp of the Galileans with His cousin apostles. Doubts on the Iscariot. Conversion of the Levite Zaccharias. 481

490.1 : They leave to greet Galileans camping on the Mount of Olives. 490.2 : Clash with those about to leave. 490.3 : Jesus will not see Galilee before Passover (of his Resurrection). 490.4 : He will be at the Temple tomorrow. Let my children come to me. 490.5 : He distributes money to the poor and leaves. 490.6 : Little Benjamin makes an effort for Jesus and will pray for Judas. 490.7 : The cousins find Judas’ behavior strange. 490.8 : Jesus advocates Peace among brothers and Peace with Enemies. 490.9 : A Levite wanting to follow Jesus presents himself. 490.10 : A victory after a year of waiting.

491. At the Temple on the last day of the feast of the Tabernacles. Sermon on the living Water. 490

John 7,37-53.

491.1 : Jesus arrives at the Temple, surrounded and protected by many Disciples. 491.2 : He publicly announces the theme of his discourse: The living water. 491.3 : Ezekiel announces the final resurrection of the flesh for the last judgment. 491.4 : There are white bones in Israel and in the world waiting for their resurrection. 491.5 : I am the Resurrection, I am the altar from which Water springs forth. Come to me, come to my Temple! 491.6 : Unite with the sanctifying flood sent by God. 491.7 : Crowd’s admiration, but Jesus is ordered to leave the Temple immediately. 491.8 : It is reported that after they left the guards ordered to arrest him did not do so and Nicodemus protested. 491.9 : Joseph of Alphaeus understood better. He will protect Jesus, but as a relative, not yet as Son of God.

492. In Bethany, John of Endor is remembered. 499

492.1 : Elise offers her services to Jesus who accepts them. 492.2 : Romans are less dangerous than Jews, judges Joseph of Arimathea. 492.3 : Syntyche and John of En-Dor are mentioned: where are they? Jesus comments on the latter’s death: There are good ways to kill. The demon who denounced will denounce. 492.4 : How do you have this news? Mary Magdalene interrupts: the Master knows all.

493. Preaching near the fountain of En Rogel, a stopping place for the three Wise Men. 502

493.1 : Description of the place and dusk with strange light. 493.2 : Tomorrow Jesus will go to the Temple despite advice from the Zealot and Judas. 493.3 : Jesus recalls the Magi who sought God. 493.4 : Jesus mentions David’s servants and Adonias’ sin that also took place at En-Rogel. 493.5 : Freedom chooses good or evil. Conscience acts as guardian. Life of the immortal Soul. What true Religion consists of. 493.6 : Jesus’ indications for the order of chapters.

494. The adulterous woman and the hypocrisy of her accusers. Various teachings. 508

John 8,1-11.

494.1 : Accusations against the Woman. 494.2 : Jesus is silent and writes accusers’ sins. 494.3 : He looks at them one by one and they all leave. 494.4 : He remains alone with the sinner. 494.5 : Even accusers themselves adulterers. 494.6 : Have pity on the guilty. 494.7 : The meaning of Jesus’ looks. The Woman was not yet detached from her sin.

495. A lesson on mercy. The reply to the objections of forgiveness of the adulteress. Parting of the disciples along the road to Bethany. 514

495.1 : Jesus must leave the city for a while. 495.2 : He saved an unrepentant sinner. Misunderstanding among the Apostles. 495.3 : Mercy in the spiritual master’s art. 495.4 : Jesus gives the uncompromising Judas a good fright. 495.5 : Jesus dismisses the Disciples after reminding them of the Virtues they must exhibit.

Apostolic journey in Moab and Judea

496. Unexpected turmoil of Judas Iscariot during a stop at the house of Solomon. 519

Reconstructed calendar: Friday, September 21, 26 (26 Eloul 3789).

496.1 : The hurried, warm home of old Ananias. 496.2 : Assaults of kindness to take the worst straw mattress. Marziam will replace Ananias’ little one by his grandfather’s side. 496.3 : A group of hostile Pharisees sought Jesus and John of En-Dor. 496.4 : Speaking of death, hatred and betrayal is unbearable for Judas, who gets angry. Jesus continues: My blood will turn into light. 496.5 : Judas reacts strongly, hypnotized, slamming the door. The Lord’s word makes its way here.

497. An hour of discomfort for Simon Peter. 524

497.1 : Peter is alone and completely overwhelmed. 497.2 : Jesus, who joins him, reasons with him: Past sadness is an obstacle to future prospect. 497.3 : Peter is violently torn between his attachment to Jesus and fear of his tragic departure. 497.4 : Let me die before I fall discovering your assassin! You love and forgive. 497.5 : Let us pray together for the whole world. Return to the fold, Peter is strengthened.

498. Admonition of Thaddeus and James of Zebedee following a disagreement with the Iscariot. 530

498.1 : Judas opposes Jesus, causing a dispute with James of Zebedee the Apostle. 498.2 : This mutual lack of charity saddens Jesus who leaves early, soon joined by Judas. 498.3 : James, judging his outburst unforgivable, ends up convinced. 498.4 : Helped by Jude, he comes to apologize to Jesus. 498.5 : I want you to help me by your attitude. You must be models of divinization. 498.6 : Take example from Peter in his spiritual progress.

499. Escape from Heshbon. A meeting with a merchant from Petra. 536

499.1 : Apostolic group pursued by a threatening crowd from Heshbon. 499.2 : A rich merchant passing by wants to see Jesus. 499.3 : He requests healing of his two leprous children. 499.4 : He affirms his faith in Jesus which he got from Alexander Misace. A meeting at the foot of Mount Nebo. 499.5 : On the way to this famous place where they will make a spiritual retreat awaiting the return of the Man of Petra.

500. Reflections of Bartholomew and John after a retreat on mount Nebo. 540

500.1 : Peter is happy with his stay at the summit. Judas disturbs John with his questions. 500.2 : Bartholomew pulls John away from Judas. 500.3 : They discuss true messianism that John, like all Apostles, struggles to understand. Bartholomew tries to explain it to him. 500.4 : The Apostles face the difficult passage from Israelite to Christian. Bartholomew does it by reflection and John by spiritual instinct. 500.5 : They approach the village. Jesus arrives with shepherds.

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