The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents James acting as a nursemaid at the cradle of the Infant; his curiosity and his reprimand by the Child. James' foreboding about the Infant's inner being. 8 November 1843 01] In the evening Mary put the tired Infant into the cradle which Joseph…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The limited damage at the harbour. The return home. The detour on the advice of the Infant. The reason for it. 28 November 1843 01] Upon arrival at the sea shore, where the harbour was built partly by nature and partly by the…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph takes in the healed woman. Her moving life story. Joseph consoles the poor orphan. 16 December 1843 01] As soon as the woman realised that Joseph was Mary's husband, she went over to him with the request that she may stay in…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius' expression of gratitude to the Infant. The Infant's words of blessing to the bridal couple. Joseph's invitation to the wedding feast. Cyrenius' return to the city. 9 January 1844 01] As Cyrenius came with Tullia towards Eudokia, who was still carrying the…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius tries to pacify Joseph through Tullia. Joseph's friendly words. The extinction of the fire through the willpower of the two youths. 27 January 1844 01] Joseph's most solemnly spoken words made a powerful impression on Cyrenius, and he did not know how…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The inquisitive God-seeking captain. The priest on mythology, his avowal of the one and only true God. Joseph to the questioning captain: there is a time for everything! 16 February 1844 01] The morning meal lasted about one hour, and there were a…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents As revealed by the Lord Himself as the introduction for the story of His childhood between July 22, 1843 and May 9, 1851, through the same spokesperson whom He selected as the instrument for this work. 01] Throughout the period up to my…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The visions near the cave. The midwife's dream and her prophetic words. The midwife with Mary and the Child. Salome, her sister, doubts Mary's virginity. 25 August 1843 01] The woman agreed and followed Joseph to the cave; and when they arrived there,…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The star of the three wise men and the old prophecy of the Persian astronomers. The adoration of the Lord, the Creator of infinity and eternity, in the Child by the three wise men. Their names: Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar. The accompanying spirits:…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The common supper and Joseph's narration about the story of creation, humanity and the Jewish people. Cyrenius' cautious report to the emperor and its positive effect. 16 October 1843 01] Joseph then ordered his sons to look after the animals and to check…