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John of Zebedee (apostle)

Theme: Characters in The Gospel as it was revealed to me · Page 13 of 26

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GRM 125

The Gospel as revealed to me

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Jesus is in Belle-Eau, giving a talk on the Commandment: "You shall keep holy the feasts". He talks about Sabbath rest - for us, it's the equivalent of Sunday rest. It's a physical, moral and spiritual order. Jesus also talks about work. He insists on honest work, driven by love of neighbor. Finally, when we rest on the seventh day, we must dedicate it to our family, to God, and take the opportunity to examine our conscience, so as to be better the following week. Finally, the Lord enjoins us to be like toddlers, and there's the beautiful physical healing of a child who was paralyzed after being run over by a herodian.

GRM 126

The Gospel as revealed to me

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At La Belle-Eau, Jesus gives a talk on the Commandment: "Thou shalt not kill". He explains that to measure a sinner's guilt, we must ask ourselves this question: "Whom have I struck? What did I hit? Where did I strike? With what means did I strike? Why did I strike? How did I strike? When did I strike? After answering all these questions, he speaks of the master who makes his slaves suffer gratuitously. This leads to a confrontation between the Master and Doras, the Pharisee. The latter dies on the spot, to the amazement of the apostles.

GRM 130

The Gospel as revealed to me

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Peter spots a group of Pharisees from Galilee. The apostles get agitated, go to see them and put them in their place, because these men are scandalized by Christ's attitude (who welcomed Aglaia, a prostitute, and healed pagans in the previous days). A man of the people then tells the disciples that he did not believe their words because he has changed thanks to the Lord. James of Alphaeus and Peter then talk together: according to Christ's cousin, the Master is pleased with Peter, and James reveals that he speaks well thanks to Mary's lessons.

Jesus is accompanied by little Asrael, who is four years old and a preacher at heart. The Messiah then gives a discourse on the Commandment: "Thou shalt not bear false witness" and always encourages men to be sincere. In particular, he dwells on lying, its causes and consequences.

GRM 131

The Gospel as revealed to me

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Jesus teaches us not to steal and not to envy others. In particular, he looks back at the origins of envy, with Lucifer, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel. The Lord also enjoins us to be as simple as birds, to trust in God and His Providence. At the request of others, he speaks of Herod's sin and prostitution. Then he heals an almost-blind man.