The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius and the three priests. The excavation of those buried alive. The Child's marvellous cooperation. The reawakening of the seven apparently dead catacomb guides. 25 November 1843 01] The three priests did not ask anything more now; for in Joseph, they recognized a…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The all-round positive effect of this lecture. The domestic life of the Holy Family. The blind beggar and her dream. The healing of the blind through the Child's bathwater. 14 December 1843 01] After they expressed their greatest esteem, the three priests returned…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The priests' misgivings. Cyrenius takes over the responsibility. A poor testimonial of Rome and its greed. Cyrenius' marriage to Tullia. 5 January 1844 01] The three priests immediately came, and one said: "Only an order of the governor would induce us to speak…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The dangerous temple. The swarm of black flies. The temple collapses. The company under the fig tree. 25 January 1844 01] As the summit of this mountain was cleansed of all vermin in this manner, Cyrenius spoke to his servants: 02] "Go inside…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The preparations and the invitation to the morning feast by Cyrenius. The Infant's consecration speech. The invitation and feeding of the poor. 14 February 1844 01] During this occasion, the morning meal was ready and the tables were nicely set; 02] and the…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Mary's vision of the two peoples. The first signs of labour. Shelter in a nearby cave. 23 August 1843 01] Thus, the devout group of travellers came within six hours of Bethlehem and rested there in the open. 02] Joseph looked at Mary…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph wants to leave for Nazareth. The captain's advice to wait. The news about the Persian caravan and of Herod's search for the Child. Mary's fearlessness and trust in God. 12 September 1843 01] The next morning, Joseph said: "Why should we stay…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph with the Holy Family in the new home. Cyrenius as a guest. Joseph's and Mary's gratitude. 13 October 1843 01] When Cyrenius arrived at the newly bought villa together with Joseph and his family, Joseph said to Cyrenius: 02] "Noble friend, this…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius' wrath at Herod and the soothing words of the Child Jesus. The Child's question: "Who has the longest arm?" 4 November 1843 01] When Cyrenius had heard all this from Maronius Pilla and the statements of Joseph and the Infant, he was…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The astonishment of the three priests about the wisdom of the Child and of Joseph. Joseph's mythology of the gods. 24 November 1843 01] The three priests approached Joseph with the greatest respect, and asked him how this Child had come to such…