The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph's sacrificial vow. The objection of the Infant Jesus and His advice on the sacrifice most pleasing to God. Joseph's objection and his weakening by the Infant. 9 December 1843 01] Then Joseph and his entire family went straight to the bedroom and…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius' second plea to keep Eudokia. The Infant's refusal. Eudokia's rebellion. The victory of the spirit in Cyrenius. Mary's consoling words to Eudokia. 30 December 1843 01] When Cyrenius now saw Eudokia opposite Tullia, he found her to be considerably more beautiful than…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The golden daybreak. Joseph and his sons at work in the field. Joel struck down by a poisonous snake bite. The homecoming and the hysteria in Joseph's house. The Infant's words of consolation. Joel's reawakening. 7 December 1843 01] Joseph now instructed his…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius' request for the Infant's blessing. The Infant's demand to Cyrenius to renounce Eudokia for Tullia's sake. Cyrenius' inner struggle. The Infant's strong will. Eudokia is brought to Joseph's house. 29 December 1843 01] This noble speech of Tullia impressed Cyrenius greatly and…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph worried about the correct celebration of Easter. The reassuring words of the angels. Joseph's fresh worries because of the many pagans present. The Infant's reply. 19 January 1844 01] After finishing the delicious morning meal, which had lasted for one hour, Joseph…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius' interrogation of the servants. The servants' fear of the three judges. The detection of the traitor. The lion's exemplary tribunal. 8 February 1844 01] Cyrenius immediately awoke his servants and called them, so that they could account for this treacherousness. 02] The…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Mary's narration of the mysterious holy occurrences. Joseph's distress and worry and his decision to secretly remove Mary. An angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream. Mary remains in the house of Joseph. 10 August 1843 01] And Mary told…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The meal in Joseph's house. The Infant's disclosure of the forthcoming assassination attempt on Cyrenius. Cyrenius' homecoming. The lions as night watch. The attack. God's judgment on the assassins. 7 February 1844 01] After this discussion, the three lions again left Cyrenius and…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The doctor's view. Joseph interrogates Mary. Mary's explanation. 9 August 1843 01] Joseph's friend was a knowledgeable person; for he was a doctor, who knew about herbs and often aided the midwives during difficult childbirths. 02] He went with Joseph and secretly looked…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The circumcision and naming of the Infant and Mary's purification. The presentation of the Child in the temple by the mother. The devout Simeon and the Child Jesus. 6 September 1843 01] On the afternoon of the eighth day – according to present…