GRM 136.1
The Gospel as revealed to me
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GRM 136.1
The Gospel as revealed to me
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GRM 193.4 · Volume 3
The Gospel as revealed to me
Quotation
We will stop early and have a good rest and tomorrow we will leave at dawn to be at Gethsemane in the evening of the day after tomorrow. The day after Friday we will go to Bethany to see My Mother and we will leave John’s books there, as they have been quite a burden for you, and we will find Isaac there and will entrust him with this poor brother of ours…
Annotation
Jesus is talking about John of Endor, whom he will entrust to Isaac.
GRM 196.9 · Volume 3
The Gospel as revealed to me
Quotation
«When are we going to this Mother, my Lord?» asks Jabez with eager eyes.
«This evening. What will you say to Her when you see Her?»
«“I greet You, Mother of the Saviour”. Is that all right?»
«Very good» confirms Jesus caressing him.
«But are we going to the Temple today?» asks Philip.
«We shall go there before leaving for Bethany. And you will stay here and be a good boy. Will you not?»
«Yes, my Lord.»
The wife of Jonah, the caretaker of the olive-grove, who has come near very quietly says: «Why don’t you take him. The boy is anxious to come…»
Jesus stares at her without saying anything.
The woman understands and says: «I see! I should still have a little mantle belonging to Mark. I will look for it» and she runs away.
Jabez pulls John’s sleeve: «Will the teachers be severe?»
«Oh! no. Don’t be afraid. In any case it is not today. In a few days’ time, with His Mother, you will be more learned than a doctor» John comforts him.
The others hear and smile at Jabez’ concern.
«But who will present him as if he were his father?» asks Matthew.
«Of course I will! Unless… the Master wishes to present him» says Peter.
«No, Simon. I will not present him. I leave that honour to you.»
«Thank You, Master. But… You will be there, too?»
«Certainly. We shall all be there. He is “our” boy…»
Mary of Jonah comes back with a dark violet mantle, which is still good. But what a colour! She says so herself: «Mark never wanted to wear it because he did not like the colour.»
No wonder! It is vile! And poor Jabez with his olive complexion looks ghastly in the violent violet colour. But he cannot see himself… and he is therefore happy to have the mantle in which he can drape himself like an adult.
«The meal is ready, Master. The woman has taken the lamb off the spit just now.»
«Let us go, then.»
And going down from the place where they were, they go into the large kitchen for their meal.
Detail
Jesus has just spoken of the Virgin Mary.
GRM 197.4 · Volume 3
The Gospel as revealed to me
Quotation
«Oh! Master! Give me Your blessing!»
«Peace to you, Joseph. I am happy to see you and I am glad that you are in good health.»
«I am happy, too, Master, and also Your friends will be pleased to see You. Are You staying at Gethsemane?»
«I was there, but after the prayer I am going to Bethany.»
«To Lazarus’?»
«No, to Simon’s. My Mother, the mother of My brothers and the mother of John and James are also there. Will you come and see Me?»
«Are You asking me? I will come with great joy and it is a great honour, for which I thank You. I will come with some friends…»
«Be careful, Joseph, with friends!…» suggests Simon Zealot.
«Oh! You already know them. Prudence teaches: “Do not let the air know”. But when you see them you will understand that they are friends.»
«Well…»
«Master, Simon of Jonah was telling me about the ceremony for the little one. You arrived when I was asking when you intend having it. I want to be there, too.»
«On the Wednesday before Passover. I want him to keep Passover as a son of the Law.»
«Very good. That is settled. I will come and join you at Bethany. But I will come with my friends on Monday.»
«Agreed.»
«Master, I must leave You. Peace be with You. It is the hour of incense.»
«Goodbye, Joseph. Peace be with you.»
Detail
Jesus meets Joseph of Arimathea.
GRM 198
The Gospel as revealed to me
Detail
Chapter title: Jesus meets his mother in Bethany. Yabeç (Jabé) changes his name to Marziam.
Date of vision: Saturday, June 23, 1945.
Calendar: Saturday, March 25, 28 (12 Nissan 3788)
Location (map): Bethany
Cycle: The second Paschal journey
Summary: To come
Chapter contents: 198.1: Many come from Bethany to meet Jesus, who is going to meet his Mother. 198.2: Mary wipes away Yabeç's tears. 198.3: And wishes peace to John of En-Dor. 198.4: In the house of Simon the Zealot. The women are busy receiving all these people. 198.5: Why Yabeç, an orphan, was taken in. 198.6: Pierre does not want Yabeç, whom Lazarus proposes to adopt, to be taken away from him. 198.7: He will be able to provide for all his material needs. 198.8: Marie changes Yabeç's name to Marziam (Margziam). 198.9: News of the Baptist's arrest. 198.10: Yabeç appears with a new garment given to him by Martha. 198.11: Jesus and Mary discuss Aglaia's visit.
Old edition: Tome 3, chapter 59.
GRM 198.1 · Volume 3
The Gospel as revealed to me
Quotation
Jesus is walking fast with His disciples towards Lazarus’ town, along a shady road which links the Mount of Olives to Bethany. One could say that the green ramifications of the mountain stretch as far as the countryside of Bethany. Jesus is recognised even before entering the town and voluntary messengers run in all directions to inform people of His arrival. Thus Lazarus and Maximinus arrive running from one side, Isaac with Timoneus and Joseph from another, and the third group to arrive is Martha with Marcella, who lifts her veil to bend down and kiss Jesus’ tunic. Immediately after Mary of Alphaeus and Mary Salome reach the spot, they greet the Master and then embrace their sons. Little Jabez, still held by the hand by Jesus, is tossed about by so much rushing and watches everything dumbfounded. John of Endor, feeling like a stranger, withdraws to the end of the group and stands aside. Suddenly, in the lane leading to Simon’s house, Jesus’ Mother comes forward.
GRM 204
The Gospel as revealed to me
Detail
Chapter title: Faith and the soul explained to pagans by the parable of the temples.
Date of vision: Friday, June 29, 1945
Calendar: Saturday, April 1, 28 (19 Nissan 3788)
Location (map): Bethany
Cycle :
Summary: x
Chapter content: x
Previous edition : Tome 3, chapter 65
GRM 205
The Gospel as revealed to me
Detail
Chapter title: The first charges entrusted to Jean d'En-Dor. The parable of the prodigal son. Judas brought back to Jesus by Mary.
Date of vision: Saturday, June 30, 1945.
Calendar: Wednesday, April 5, 28 (23 Nissan 3788)
Location (map): Bethany
Cycle: Apostolate in Judea
Summary: Jesus calls John of Endor and confides in him that Isaac will probably come today with the peasants of Yokhanan. The shepherd of the Nativity will bring them home faster with the help of a Lazarus chariot. Christ asks John to divide the money in his possession into equal parts, so that the Pharisee's servants may have some comfort. The disciple promises to obey, and the Master tells him again that he will form with Isaac in Yutta. He also gives him a parable to assure him that God loves him. Joining the others, Jesus then gives the story of the prodigal son. When this is over, the apostles and disciples return to the house, and Marziam goes to find Mary and bring her to a well. Judas is there, but he doesn't dare go to his companions or to the Lord. He asks for her help, but Mary is upright and asks him if he does not feel the sorrow of the Father, of the Word, and the pain it causes. Nevertheless, she brings him to her companions, and Judas asks Peter for forgiveness.
Chapter contents: 205.1: Mission given to Jean d'En-Dor. 205.2: He forms a partnership with Isaac de Yutta. 205.3: The parable of the prodigal son: a dissolute life. 205.4: The fall from grace. 205.5: Repentance. 205.6 : The jealousy of the faithful brother. 205.7: So shall Mary Magdalene be. 205.8: Judas arrives to ask forgiveness of Mary and Peter.
Former edition: Volume 3, chapters 66
GRM 206
The Gospel as revealed to me
Detail
Chapter title: The stay in Bethany ends with two parables about the Kingdom of Heaven.
Date of vision: Sunday, July 1, 1945.
Calendar: Wednesday, April 5, 28 (23 Nissan 3788)
Location (map): Bethany
Cycle: Apostolate in Judea
Summary: Jesus gives a parable to calm the fear of some: it will be sweet for those of good will, bitter for others, but they have the means to correct themselves. Christ gives the parable of the ten virgins. They get ready and go into the vestibule of the bridegroom's house: they talk, tell good stories, but the evening drags on. Eventually, they fall silent and fall asleep. Then, around midnight, the bridal party arrives, so they get up to fetch their lamps. Five of them are wise and have already put oil in beforehand, but the other five haven't, and are even short of oil. They ask their companions to give them some, but the latter point out that they need it to resist wind and humidity: the foolish virgins must therefore go and get some from the merchant. And so they do. Nevertheless, the procession arrives in the meantime, they enter the house, the door is closed, and the foolish virgins are left behind.
Jesus explains the parable. The Bridegroom is God. The bride is the soul of a righteous man. The virgin-servants are the souls of the faithful who seek to attain the same honor as the bride by sanctifying themselves. They are dressed in white garments: they must practice righteousness with firmness. Their clothes are clean: their hearts are humble and pure. They are freshly dressed, meaning they have a childlike heart. Their veils are white, a sign of humility. Finally, they are crowned with flowers, meaning that the soul must continue to perform virtuous deeds day after day, and they have their lamps lit, symbolizing faith. So Jesus urges everyone to be vigilant.
The peasants set off in the chariot prepared by Lazarus. John of Endor accompanies them. Jesus promises that he will speak again to the people of Bethany, which he does that evening. He tells them that the Word is poor and wanted to remain poor. He compares poor people to rich people. The former guard the Word of God, while the latter can lose sight of it with their other treasures.
The Master gives the parable of the king who marries his son. He sends his servants to warn his friends and allies, as well as the great notables of his kingdom, but no one comes. He insists, and his guests either make excuses or take it out on the servant. After the sovereign is indignant and punishes the murderers, he again sends the servants to seek out passers-by, the good and the bad, the rich and the poor. Finally, he enters the banquet hall and sees a man who has not put on his wedding clothes, even though he had given everything necessary. Since the guest remained silent, he had him thrown out, and Jesus then explained the parable. The great ones are great in name only, and reject the Word and the invitation of their King. They are harsh and wicked. The Father will send out into the streets for people who are neither his friends, nor great ones, nor allies, but simply the people who walk outside, and he will make them clean for the Kingdom of God.
Jesus then takes his leave and, through Peter, has everyone pray the Lord's Prayer. Lazarus then greets him, and if he is sad to see him go, he is happy to have seen the Master more serene. Faced with a remark from Judas, Jesus recalls the last Easter, when he was just a stranger; but this year, he saw that nothing had changed, that the Temple was even worse, since it was a place for conjuring. Jesus is severe, and even speaks of his imminent death. Faced with the weeping Virgin, and Marziam with her, he encourages everyone not to weep. Finally, he makes recommendations to Isaac and John of Endor, then greets Lazarus, Maximin and the people of Bethany, as they will be leaving the next day.
Chapter contents: 206.1: Jesus proposes a parable to calm the fears of some. 206.2: The parable of the virgins: the wedding is prolonged. 206.3: The parable of the provident and improvident virgins. 206.4: The meaning of the word contained in the parable. 206.5: The attitude and attributes of the wise virgins, applied to the souls of the faithful. 206.6 : Why they have their lamps lit. 206.7: The departure of the peasants from Yokhanan and the promise to speak again to those from Bethany. 206.8: In the evening, Jesus takes the disciples from Bethany to a meadow. 206.9: Your privileged state. 206.10: The poor and the rich. 206.11: The parable of the royal wedding feast. 206.12: Go into the squares and byways. 206.13: The same will be done to the Messiah. 206.14: Blessing and public recitation of the Lord's Prayer. 206.15: Jesus smiling, Lazarus happy, Judas fleeing. 206.16: Reminder of the last Passover. 206.17: End of stay in Bethany.
Former edition: Volume 3, chapters 67 and 68