Mary’s “Holy Way of the Cross” Near Ephesus. She Visits Jerusalem In the neighborhood of her dwelling, the Blessed Virgin had herself erected the Stations of the Holy Way of the Cross. I saw her at first going alone and measuring off all the special points of the bitter Passion according to the number of […]
Month: January 2019
From the Resurrection of Jesus Christ to the Assumption of the Most Holy Mary – Part 3
The Holy Day of Pentecost The whole interior of the Last Supper room was, on the eve of the feast, ornamented with green bushes in whose branches were placed vases of flowers. Garlands of green were looped from side to side. The screens that cut off the side halls and the vestibule were removed; only […]
From the Resurrection of Jesus Christ to the Assumption of the Most Holy Mary – Part 2
Jesus Appears to the Five Hundred From that last place, which was some hours south of Tiberias, Peter went with the other Apostles, the disciples, and many of the people westward to an elevated region which had on the north an extraordinarily fertile valley. Even in the depth of winter, it was covered with beautiful, […]
From the Resurrection of Jesus Christ to the Assumption of the Most Holy Mary – Part 1
The First Love Feast (Agape) After The Resurrection In the open entrance hall outside that of the holy Last Supper, Nicodemus prepared a repast for the Apostles, the holy women, and the disciples. Thomas was not present at it. He kept himself in absolute retirement. All that took place at this feast was in strict […]
Last teachings of Jesus and triumphal entry into Jerusalem – Part 3
Jesus’ Last Discourse In the Temple Early the next morning Jesus went with the disciples to Jerusalem. Having crossed the Cedron in front of the Temple, He continued His course outside the city toward the south, till He came to a little gate, by which He entered, and, crossing a stone bridge that spanned a […]
Last teachings of Jesus and triumphal entry into Jerusalem – Part 2
The Last Weeks Before the Passion. Jesus’ Discourse in the Temple The day after His return to Bethania, Jesus repaired to the Temple to teach, and His most holy Mother accompanied Him a part of the way. He was preparing her for His approaching Passion, and He told her that the time for the fulfillment […]
Last teachings of Jesus and triumphal entry into Jerusalem – Part 1
Jesus Goes to Bethania Next morning Jesus cured many sick of the city, although He passed before a number of houses without performing any cures. He healed also at the inn. After that He dismissed the Apostles, sending some to Capharnaum, and others to the place of the multiplication of the loaves. The holy women […]
Journey of Jesus to the country of the Magi Kings and Egypt – Part 6
Jesus Goes to Egypt, Teaches in Heliopolis, and Returns to Judea Through the Desert From the castle of the idols, Jesus’ route now lay toward the west. He travelled quickly with His four companions, pausing nowhere, but ever hurrying on. First, they crossed a sandy desert, toiled slowly up a steep mountain ridge, pursued their […]
Journey of Jesus to the country of the Magi Kings and Egypt – Part 5
Arrival of the Leader of a Strange Tribe Jesus had already taught these pagans for some time, when I saw approaching a caravan on camels. It paused and remained standing at some distance while an old man, a stranger and the leader of the tribe, dismounted and drew near. He was attended by an aged […]
Journey of Jesus to the country of the Magi Kings and Egypt – Part 4
Jesus Reaches the First Tent City of the Star Worshippers When Jesus with the three youths left Cedar, Nazor, the Ruler of the synagogue, who traced his origin up to Tobias, Salathiel, Eliud, and the youth Titus accompanied Him a good part of the way. They crossed the river and passed through the pagan quarter […]