The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The effect and outcome of this letter. The ploy of Herod. Cyrenius' second letter to Herod. 18 October 1843 01] The governor of Jerusalem and Herod were terrified by Cyrenius' letter, ceased their cruelties and sent messengers to Tyre, trying to explain to…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph's speech about the love for God and the love for the world. His references to David, Solomon and Cyrenius. The strong emotions of Joseph's sons and the blessing by the Infant Jesus. 9 November 1843 01] When James had finished his narration,…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph's domestic precautions. The Infant's joy about James. "Those whom I love, I can tease and pinch and tug!" James' happy and enviable mission. 29 November 1843 01] After arriving in the villa, Joseph immediately went to his sons, who were busy with…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The orphan's question about the puzzling words from Joseph. Joseph's answer. 18 December 1843 01] But the seeming woman did not understand fully what Joseph had meant by finding parents many times over; so she asked him: 02] "O you dear, most kind…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents A novel surprise at Joseph's house: foreign white-attired youths as helpers in the house. 10 January 1844 01] Rather late in the evening, as Cyrenius left for the city with his people, Joseph said to his sons: 02] "Children, go now, and get…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius is instructed in the promised tugging of the Lord. Joseph explains the wonderful phenomena in nature. 29 January 1844 01] After all was sorted out and everything had quietened down, the Infant raised itself up and spoke to Cyrenius: 02] "Listen to…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph's and Cyrenius' intention to look at the replicated Holy of Holies. The Infant's objection. Joseph's embarrassment. Mary's enlightening words and the Infant's approval. The subsequent instruction of the captain. 17 February 1844 01] As the god-seeking captain was dealt with in this…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph the carpenter. The casting of lots for Mary in the temple. God's testimonial of Joseph. Joseph's prayer. Mary in the house of Joseph. 01] Joseph was busy with the construction of a house in the region between Nazareth and Jerusalem. 02] A…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Mary indicates God's guidance of mercy. Joseph's honesty and loyalty. The three blessed gifts of God: His holy will, His mercy and His love. Mary's, the captain's and the Infant's finest testimonial for Joseph. 19 September 1843 01] As the three wise men…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius' departure and his care for the Holy Family. The terrible news brought by the witnesses of the massacre of the innocents. A letter of Cyrenius to Herod. 17 October 1843 01] On the fourth day Cyrenius took his leave, after he had…