The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Joseph brings the whole house in order and talks with Mary about a visit to friends and relatives. The strange behaviour and peculiar words of the Infant. 1 August 1844 01] When Joseph, with the active help of Salome, had brought his whole…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents The dead shepherd boy brought back to life, and his fear of the Holy Child. The father sets him right and gives Joseph and the Child a proper testimonial. The Child's love. "My love is your life in all eternity!" 21 August 1844…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents The midday meal in the fortress. The captain goes in search of the poor in the city, his return and Cyrenius' praise. The Infant's words of blessing. 26 February 1844 01] Hereupon the entire company again proceeded into the city and then to…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Joseph's convivial invitation to Jonathan. Jonathan's misgivings and confession of his sins. Joseph's advice. The Infant's favourite food: Jonathan's heart. Jesus' testimonial of Jonathan. 15 March 1844 01] As Jonathan had offered his prayer in such a spirited manner, Joseph spoke to him:…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Cyrenius' journey and his request to Joseph for enlightenment. Joseph's elusive answer. The dissatisfied Cyrenius and his enlightenment by the Infant. The general departure to Joseph's villa. 13 April 1844 01] Only after Cyrenius had puzzled over Joseph's statement by looking at it…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Joseph's typically human, short-sighted questions. The Infant's reply. The universal significance of the Lord's incarnation. 3 May 1844 01] As Joseph heard these words from the Infant, he said: 02] "O my little son of God! – I have certainly understood You in…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents The cross-bearing Joseph. The Infant's gospel of the cross. 24 May 1844 01] After this heavenly meal on the small hill, Joseph said to the Infant: 02] "My Lord and my God! I, a poor old man, entreat you to forgive me for…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Cornelius affixes Rome's letter of privilege to Joseph's house. The Roman tax code. The Infant's promise to Cornelius. 31 July 1844 01] In a few hours, Cornelius was ready to depart, but before that he went with Joseph to the latter's house and…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Joseph's advice to the father of the dead shepherd boy. The homecoming of Joseph and the Child. The Child's marvellous promise. "In the future, whoever accepts Me in his heart as you (Salome) have done, will also be equal to My mother, My…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents Jesus' life and inner struggles from His twelfth to His thirtieth year. Hints and examples to achieve reincarnation as the condition for eternal and blessed life. Concluding remark and blessing of the Lord. 9 September 1844 01] Just how did Jesus, the Lord,…