From the end of the first Pasch to the imprisonment of Saint John the Baptist – Part 9

Jesus in Abila and Gadara Jesus with the disciples and accompanied by the Levites went three hours to the northwest toward a deep dale through which the brook Karith flowed to the Hieromax. In this dale lay the beautiful city of Abila built around the source of the brook Karith. The Levites accompanied Him to […]

From the end of the first Pasch to the imprisonment of Saint John the Baptist – Part 8

Jesus in Ramoth-Galaad From Ennon Jesus went with twelve disciples to the Jabok and the neighboring places. Andrew, James, John, and some other disciples remained at Ennon, in order to baptize at the pool of Baptism east of the hill. The water ran from the hill into the baptismal basin, formed a little lake behind […]

From the end of the first Pasch to the imprisonment of Saint John the Baptist – Part 7

Jesus in Abelmahula Next morning Jesus left the shed under which He had passed the night, and journeyed with His disciples about five hours to the south. It was almost two o’clock when they reached the little city Abelmahula, where the Prophet Eliseus was born. It lay on one of the heights of Mount Hermon, […]

From the end of the first Pasch to the imprisonment of Saint John the Baptist – Part 6

Jesus Teaches and Cures In Capharnaum On the preceding evening, flags with knots and strings of fruit were raised on the synagogues and public buildings of Bethsaida, to herald the last day of the month Ab. With the Sabbath, the first day of the month Elul began. Next morning after Jesus had healed many sick […]

From the end of the first Pasch to the imprisonment of Saint John the Baptist – Part 5

Jesus in and Around Lesser Sephoris. His Different Ways of Curing the Sick Jesus went from Capharnaum to Nazareth, the Galilean disciples accompanying Him for about five hours. He instructed them on the way concerning their future vocation. He counseled Peter to leave the borders of the lake, take up his abode in his house […]

From the end of the first Pasch to the imprisonment of Saint John the Baptist – Part 4

Jesus in Engannim and Naim From the inn on the hill Jesus proceeded to Engannim, which was not far off. He was accompanied by Saturnin, by the son of the bridegroom of Cana’s maternal aunt, and by the son of the widow of Obed of Jerusalem, a youth of about sixteen years. Jesus had some […]

From the end of the first Pasch to the imprisonment of Saint John the Baptist – Part 3

Jesus in Bethoron. The Hardships and Privations of the Disciples It was toward eight o’clock in the morning when Jesus arrived in Bethoron. A couple of the disciples went to the dwelling of the Elders and demanded the keys of the synagogue, as their Master wanted to deliver an instruction; others scattered through the streets […]

From the end of the first Pasch to the imprisonment of Saint John the Baptist – Part 2

The Parable of the Unjust Steward Even as a child, I saw this and the other parables passing like living scenes before my eyes, and I used to think that, here and there, I recognized occasional figures from them in the life around me. And so it happened also with this steward whom I have […]

From the end of the first Pasch to the imprisonment of Saint John the Baptist – Part 1

The Letter of King Abgarus From Bethania, where Jesus had for some time remained in concealment, He went to the place of Baptism near Ono. The arrangements were still in good order, owing to the care of its custodians. The disciples gathered around Jesus, and crowds of people came streaming in. As Jesus was teaching […]