The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Chapter 79

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 skill of men, Cyrenius was equally surprised.

02] For there was no damage to be seen anywhere, except that all mythological ornaments on Cyrenius' most splendid ship were destroyed.

03] Therefore Cyrenius spoke to Joseph: "My most respected friend, the circumstances are such that your sons might have little to do!

04] Look, not one ship has suffered any damage, except that the idols, particularly on my ship, have apparently fallen into the water,

05] but I do not mind about that and in fact welcome it; for never again will I have them installed one my ships!

06] All praise and honour to your God for that!

07] But for all that I will reward your sons for some small repairs on the ships here and there and do as if they had done a major job!"

08] And Joseph spoke to Cyrenius: "O friend and brother, do not care about the earnings of my children!

09] See, it is not because of the money, I just would have been happy to help you with some reconstructive works together with my sons; but the Lord has helped you, and it is better that way, because you will now hardly need me.

10] We have seen everything now and since it is already late afternoon, I think we better go home and if necessary come back tomorrow to have a look at anything that remains!"

11] And Cyrenius spoke: "That is also my opinion; for I feel so very sorry for the poor mother. So let's try to reach home as soon as possible!

12] I will immediately sent for a stretcher to carry her home along with the Infant!"

13] The Infant who was behind Cyrenius rose up immediately and spoke:

14] "Surely you will do that; for this mother has become very tired carrying Me all the time!

15] But while going home you should avoid passing by that certain square of the priests!

16] For if I would be carried through there by my mother with now almost a hundred people who were buried alive lying on the mats,

17] they suddenly would all become alive, which would be a judgment for you and all the people, and harmful for everyone!

18] So they will be awakened during the night by means of human aid under My secret influence!

19] In this way, the appearance of a miracle will be avoided and you and all the people will be saved from a judgment eternally killing the spirit!"

20] Cyrenius followed this advice to the letter and with much joy in his heart; the litter was brought immediately and Mary took her place inside with the Child.

21] And Cyrenius chose a different route, by which the entire company, including the three

priests, reached Joseph's villa quickly and comfortably.