The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Tullia awakens from deep sleep. Cyrenius relates what happened. The reunion with the Holy Family. 9 February 1844 01] Tullia, however, awoke from a restorative sleep only after all the traces of the night's events had been removed. 02] And Cyrenius asked her…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The Roman census. Joseph's non-participation in the council in Jerusalem. The traitor Annas. 11 August 1843 01] Two weeks after this event a great council was held in Jerusalem, since it had been heard from some Romans residing there, that the Emperor was…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The rebuke of the inn proprietor Nicodemus. Joseph's justification speech. The testimonial of the midwife. A sign of clemency for Nicodemus, who recognizes the Lord. 9 September 1843 01] In the morning, as Joseph was getting ready for departure to Bethlehem, the young…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The effect of the blessing of mercy on Cyrenius. Joseph's humble confession and his advice to Cyrenius. The arrival in Ostracine (Egypt). 11 October 1843 01] Cyrenius was also overcome by a great feeling of bliss and he spoke: "Hear, my most respectable…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Maronius Pilla's defence and good decision. Joseph as arbitrator. Cyrenius' noble verdict. 2 November 1843 01] Thereupon Maronius said to Cyrenius: "Consular Imperial Highness! How should I still be under suspicion of the state as a follower of Herod? 02] For I realize…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius at the crossroads. The Infant's advice. Maronius as expert on Roman law. The pardon for the three priests at the place of sacrifice, their death from joy and their reawakening through the Child Jesus. 21 November 1843 01] When Cyrenius had heard…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The prophetess Hannah in the temple and her testimonial of the Child Jesus. Hannah's warning to Mary. The provisional accommodation of the Holy Family with a rich Israelite. 7 September 1843 01] At this time, there was also a prophetess in the temple,…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph's predictions about the massacre of the children. Cyrenius' wrath against Herod. The happy sea voyage to Egypt. Joseph's blessings as payment for the ferry to the sailors and to Cyrenius. 9 October 1843 01] Then Joseph spoke to Cyrenius: "Noble friend, your…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The closing of the banquet. The interrogation of Maronius Pilla by the Holy Family through Cyrenius. Maronius' admission of his white lie. 31 October 1843 01] After finishing the meal, which never took more than two hours with Cyrenius, the commander and the…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius' decree: cancellation of the military exercises. Departure for the city and the Child Jesus' plea in favour of the convicted three. 20 November 1843 01] When the entourage had arrived at the villa, Cyrenius immediately sent an adjutant to the commander of…