The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents The evening on the hill. Joseph's and Jonathan's viewing of the full moon. The Infant's hint on vast knowledge in contrast to vast love. The 'face' of God. The nature of the moon. 26 March 1844 01] As it had already become evening…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents The Infant's request to Cyrenius to eat and play with Him. Maronius' and Mary's objection. The Infant's invalidating response. The awakening of Tullia. 22 April 1844 01] The Infant then said to Cyrenius: 02] "Cyrenius, your heart is now full, and this satiety…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents The weeping Tullia. A gospel of tears. The Lord has put three tears into the eyes of men: the tears of joy, the tears of pity, and the tears that are caused by pain. 13 May 1844 01] But the longer Tullia carried…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents A discussion about comets as harbingers of misfortune and war. 3 June 1844 01] After Cyrenius carefully observed the large comet, he spoke: 02] "Indeed, a strange star! – It is the first one I have seen; 03] however, I have often heard…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents The cheerful morning meal. Joseph speaks on the goodness of the Lord. The Infant at the table. Delightful scenes between little Jesus and Cyrenius. 12 June 1844 01] As all were now seated at the dining table, the deliciously prepared fish was placed…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents A remedy for the plague of insects. A comet. 1 June 1844 01] After things had thus been explained to Jonathan and all the others present, Joseph said: 02] "Friends, the evening is beautiful; how would it be if we would spend an…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents A contest of love between Joseph and Cyrenius. Joseph's unselfishness. How to recognize the true from the false servants of God. 11 June 1844 01] As the morning meal was prepared in this way and all the guests were up and about, Joseph…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Joseph's active charity. A real consolation in times of serious trouble. An evening visit and dinner at Jonathan's. 2 July 1844 01] Joseph was busy with the distribution until sunset 02] and instructed those without a shelter where they could spend the night;…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Joel as messenger inquires about the distance to their home town. Joseph wants to sleep in the open with his family. Joseph's sons meet Salome during their search for wood and fire. 22 July 1844 01] When Joel had drawn the water, he…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents The Holy Family visits the teacher Dumas. Joseph narrates his story. The little Child with the school children. 9 August 1844 01] After a few private talks about pending carpentry work, the doctor accompanied Joseph to see another friend, a school teacher in…