The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius' deep respect for Mary. The greatly comforting words of Mary. Cyrenius' congratulations to Joseph. Joseph's words on the real truth. 6 October 1843 01] Afterward Cyrenius stood up and spoke to Mary: "O you most fortunate of all women and all the…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Maronius' high opinion of the Infant and Cyrenius' contentment with Maronius. 30 October 1843 01] After these miraculous words from the Infant, Cyrenius turned to the evermore paling Maronius and said to him: 02] "Maronius Pilla, what do you say to this Child?…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Mary's doubts about the omnipotence of the Child Jesus. Joseph's reassuring narration. Why the mighty lion of Judea fled from Herod. The bliss of the murdered children. Pilla's maturity. 18 November 1843 01] When Cyrenius, Joseph and Maronius Pilla were approaching the villa,…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius' moderation in food and drink. Joseph's expression of thanks and his positive impact on Cyrenius. Joseph's words on death and everlasting life. The nature and value of mercy. 5 October 1843 01] Although the Romans were accustomed to lengthy feasts, Cyrenius was…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The banquet in Joseph's villa. Mary's humility and affectionate quarrel with Cyrenius. The divine, counter- philosophical wisdom of the Holy Child. 28 October 1843 01] The meal was prepared and the invited guests had come together; and Cyrenius, still enticing the Child which…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph's gentle objection to Cyrenius referring to the court of the Lord. Cyrenius' yielding. The apparent sentence to die on the cross for the three priests, as a means of correcting their life. 17 November 1843 01] After this statement of Cyrenius, Joseph…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Mary as a model of female humility. The song of praise and thanks by Joseph and his sons. The positive effect on the three idolatrous priests. 6 December 1843 01] And Mary, who never spoke much and unlike most women never insisted on…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The divine Child explains the living marriage law. The love of the mind and the love of the heart. The union of the two lovers through the Infant. Tullia's commitment to the Infant's Divinity. 28 December 1843 01] And since after the speech…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph's instructions for the wedding banquet. The dressing up for the occasion. The dazzling festive dress of the angels. The uneasiness of Cyrenius and the others. The removal of the festive dresses. 18 January 1844 01] Joseph's sons now entered the room and…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius pays court to Tullia. Tullia tests him. A gospel of marriage 27 December 1843 01] After the recovery Cyrenius spoke again to Tullia: "Tullia! Would you not offer me your hand and become my lawful wife, if I were to ask you…