Places in The Gospel as it was revealed to me

Chapter title: Birth of John the Baptist. All suffering subsides in Mary's womb.

Date of vision and dictation: Monday, April 3, 1944 (Holy Monday)

Calendar: Thursday, July 4, year -5

Location (map): Hebron

Cycle: Birth and childhood of Jesus

Summary: Mary and Elizabeth stroll through Zachariah's house. They walk slowly and Mary is attentive to everything. Caring for her relative, she goes to help Sarah, the servant, then invites Elizabeth to walk a little further. They go to see the doves, and Elizabeth is moved by their affection for her. Her condition makes her fear death and worry for her husband and child. Mary reassures her that all will be well, and invites her to trust in God. As Elizabeth's suffering returns, they return home. The work of the Precursor's mother begins. Mary comforts Zacharias and prays with the old man. When he falls asleep (it's the middle of the night), she takes care of him and continues her prayer.

Elizabeth calls the Virgin and asks her to place her hand on her immaculate womb. Mary soothes her, tells her to trust in God, and tells her that Jesus is there. When her cousin has calmed down, she leaves. Zachariah is still asleep. The Immaculate prays intensely, until the old priest wakes up. But John is still not born.

Mary continues to pray, and soon dawn breaks. A little later, to the great joy of both parents, John is born. Zacharias receives the child, and Mary brings him back to his mother. The baby calmed down as soon as he was on Mary's breast. Elizabeth asks her if Zacharias can speak, but unfortunately he cannot. The Virgin tells her to hope again in the Lord...

After the vision, the Full of Grace gives dictation to Maria and explains that, while she was preserved from the Fault and the pains of childbirth, her spiritual motherhood was nonetheless filled with suffering. Mary then invites us to always come to her, for she is the eternal bearer of Jesus. She prays unceasingly for us and for our salvation.

Chapter contents: 23.1: A vision of peace in the midst of dark hours. 23.2: Mary helps Elisabeth and Sarah in the garden. 23.3: She reassures an Elisabeth who is afraid of dying. 23.4: She watches over everything in the house. 23.5: Ailing Elisabeth calls her to her bedside. 23.6: She returns to reassure Zechariah. 23.7: Zechariah is nervous, Mary prays. 23.8: The boy is brought to the father. Mary brings him back to the mother. 23.9: The heartbreak of Mary's spiritual childbirth. 23.10: Come to me, the eternal bearer of Jesus.

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Chapter title: Circumcision of John the Baptist. Mary is a source of grace for those who welcome the Light.

Date of vision: Tuesday, April 4, 1944 (Holy Tuesday).

Date of dictation: Tuesday, April 4, 1944. On a typed copy, Maria Valtorta notes: "The Blessed Virgin Mary dictated these words on Holy Wednesday."

Calendar: Friday, July 12, year -5

Location (map): Hebron

Cycle: Birth and childhood of Jesus

Summary: It's John's circumcision. Zachariah's house is crowded. They talk about the child's name, and want to give him his father's name, but Elisabeth is adamant: his name will be John. Zechariah's opinion is sought, and he writes that his name will indeed be John, "God is gracious". His tongue loosens and he says his hymn. Elizabeth is overjoyed. The circumcision takes place, and the little one calms down in the Virgin's arms. Zechariah goes to her and asks her forgiveness for not recognizing her, even though she is pregnant with the Savior. He blesses her, and the Immaculate replies that all praise must go to God. The Immaculate also asks him to pray for her, for if being the mother of the Savior is a blessed destiny, being the mother of the Redeemer must be a destiny of excruciating suffering.

In the dictation that follows, Mary explains that God forgives those who recognize their fault and repent. She invites us to rid our souls of all that weighs them down, and to welcome God's Light. The Virgin goes on to explain that those who possess God, who have God's friendship, are never alone, for even if this does not take away our suffering, He gives us light and caresses that lighten our cross. We must also know how to thank the Most High for his graces.

Finally, the Immaculate explains that we make her suffer a lot, because we reject grace. When she gives the dictation, Good Friday is approaching, so she invites us to pray in the words of her Son on the Cross. Finally, she reminds Maria that, while she sees her joys, her suffering has always grown exponentially, until she receives her dead Son in her arms.

Chapter contents: 24.1: The house in celebration. 24.2: The name. The miracle. The Benedictus. 24.3: Only Mary can soothe little John's pain on his return from circumcision. 24.4: Zacharias, now able to speak again, prostrates himself before Mary. 24.5: Mary asks for his prayers for the Coredemptrix she will become. 24.6: God forgives the repentant. 24.7: He makes pain sweet in its bitterness. 24.8: The pain of seeing an enemy of Jesus. 24.9: The mystery of Good Friday. 24.10: An ever-increasing pain.

Chapter title: John the Baptist's presentation at the Temple and Mary's departure. Joseph's Passion.

Date of vision and dictation: Wednesday April 5 and Thursday April 6, 1944 (Holy Week)

Calendar: Tuesday, August 13, year -5

Location (map): Jerusalem

Cycle: Birth and childhood of Jesus

Summary: Mary, Elizabeth and Zechariah are in Jerusalem for the presentation of John the Baptist in the Temple. On their arrival, Mary asks about Joseph at a stable where all pilgrims must pass, but the holy man is not there. The group continues on to the Temple.

The rite of purification takes place, and the priests are happy to give this feast for one of their own. The people are astonished that Elizabeth is the mother: at first, they all think that Mary is John's progenitor. But they realize that this is not possible, since Mary is already pregnant, while John is only a few days old. When Elizabeth presents the baby at the Temple, there is no longer any room for doubt, and everyone is astonished.

The rite is over, and Joseph is still nowhere to be seen. Zechariah suggests waiting with Zebedee's parents, so that if the carpenter doesn't arrive, his wife can go back up to Galilee with some sinners passing through the house. Nevertheless, they waited as long as they could, and eventually Joseph arrived.

He greets the Virgin with joy and respect, and wishes to see the child. Elizabeth and Zechariah grant his wish, then take their leave. St. Joseph suggested that the Full of Grace leave at night, to make the journey more pleasant for her. She agreed. It was while he was getting ready that Joseph became aware of Mary's pregnancy. But he says nothing...

Next, Mary gives a dictation on Joseph's Passion. She explains that it lasted three days, but that it was intense: the Virgin had to fight against the temptation of discouragement. She could see her husband's suffering, but she could not relieve it in obedience to God's command to keep silent. Mary kept silent and Joseph suffered, but he was holy, and it was for this reason that God granted him his enlightenment.

Finally, Mary always urges us to pray for grace, and to act with confidence, everywhere and at all times.

Chapter contents: 25.1: Arriving at the Temple, Mary is surprised not to see Joseph. 25.2: Zacharias received with honors. The crowd is astonished by the mother's age. 25.3: Mary does not find Joseph at the inn. She waits for him with Zebedee's parents. 25.4: Joseph arrives and apologizes. 25.5: He worries about Mary. 25.6: Zechariah and Elizabeth leave. Mary returns to a magnificent garden. 25.7: Joseph leaves at night, noticing Mary's condition. 25.8: A lover's pain is the greatest gift God can give to those who believe in his Son. 25.9: Joseph also had his Passion. Mary's suffering at this time. 25.10 : Joseph's great holiness. 25.11: You too must live your passion. 25.12: After Easter (1944), there will be silence before the pain of the Redeemer.

Chapter title: Joseph asks Mary for forgiveness. Faith, charity and humility to receive God.

Date of vision and dictation: Wednesday, May 31, 1944

Calendar: Saturday, August 17, year -5

Location (map): Nazareth

Cycle: Birth and childhood of Jesus

Summary: Mary is alone in her home in Nazareth. She is alone, praying, until a knock at the door: it's Joseph. He comes to ask her forgiveness, and the Virgin says she has nothing to forgive him for. But her husband replied that he knew she was pregnant with Emmanuel, and that he had acted wrongly in not letting her explain. He was going to act without consulting her first, and he considers this an offense to his wife. So he asks her forgiveness, and the carpenter reveals to her all the suffering of his last days. He asks her why she didn't tell him her secret, and Mary replies that if her humility hadn't been so perfect, she wouldn't have been given the grace to be the Mother of the Savior. In any case, Joseph proposes to have the wedding as soon as possible, and to start planning for Jesus' coming. He is distraught at the thought of receiving his God into his home, but Mary reassures him and speaks of their joy at being the parents of the Redeemer.

Our Lady then gives a dictation and comments on this episode. She then talks about the essential conditions for pleasing God and having Him in our hearts: we must have faith, absolute charity and humility. The Mother also encourages us to remain hidden and let the Lord proclaim us His servants, just as Mary did when she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Chapter contents: 26.1: See Mary. 26.2: Mary slips away under the shade of an apple tree. 26.3: Joseph arrives and apologizes for having suspected her. 26.4: Mary has only obeyed God. 26.5: The wedding will take place the following week. 26.6: Pale because I was suffering from Joseph's pain. 26.7: Humility at its most extreme, like the One I was carrying. 26.8: The conditions for pleasing and receiving God. 26.9 : Leave it to the Lord to proclaim you his servants.

Chapter title: The census edict. Teachings on love for one's spouse and trust in God.

Date of vision and dictation: Sunday, June 4, 1944

Calendar: Sunday, November 17, year -5

Location (map): Nazareth

Cycle: Birth and childhood of Jesus

Summary: Mary is at home. Her pregnancy is well advanced. Maria describes her and explains that this is how she will look in her glorified body. Then she resumes the narrative, and Joseph arrives. He smiles at his wife, but is worried. Mary realizes this, and he explains that an edict has just been issued. He is worried about Mary, who will have to make the journey, but the Virgin herself is thinking about Scripture and feels that the birth will take place there. She confides her thoughts to Joseph, who becomes even more alarmed and worried, and she reassures him, speaking of trust in God. Listening to her, Joseph calms down, smiles, and decides to set to work on the journey ahead.

Chapter contents: 27.1: Mary's advanced pregnancy and eternal youth. 27.2: The edict is published, we must go to Bethlehem. 27.3: That's where the Messiah is to be born. Trust in God! 27.4: Joseph smiles again. 27.5: What weighs on the shoulders of the bride and groom respectively. 27.6: Trust in God sums up the theological virtues. 27.7: Nothing can happen without God's permission.

Mary enunciates Caesar at the time of the census edict.

Luke 2:1-3:
In those days there appeared an edict from the Emperor Augustus, ordering a census of the whole earth - this first census took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria. - And everyone went to be counted, each in his home town.

Chapter title: Arrival in Bethlehem.

Date of vision: Monday, June 5, 1944

Calendar: Tuesday, December 10, A.D. -5

Location (map): Bethlehem

Cycle: Birth and childhood of Jesus

Summary: Mary and Joseph set out for Bethlehem. Mary is on the donkey and Joseph is on foot, as he was unable to obtain two donkeys. The Virgin's husband asks her if she's tired, but she reassures him. When Joseph asks her if she's cold, she reassures him too, but this time her guardian is not satisfied with her answer and gauges that her feet are cold. So he gives her an extra blanket.

On the way, the couple meet Elijah, one of the future shepherds who will come to worship Christ. He is accompanied by his flock of sheep and gives them fresh milk. Given Mary's condition, he tells them about Bethlehem, and declares that it is crowded with people because of the edict. The man gives them valuable advice if they can't find shelter, and urges them to go to mountain huts if they really can't find anything.

When they set off again, Mary tells her husband that she thinks the time has come. The Virgin is overjoyed at the birth of her Son, but Joseph is not so happy and hurries to find them lodgings. No one welcomes them, and it finally gets dark. So they are forced to go to the shelters mentioned by Elijah, but the best places are taken. Finally, they are directed to a very poor den, where there is only one ox. They settle in, for want of anything better, but as Joseph says, "it's better than nothing". The animal is very docile and accepts the new visitors. Joseph prepares a place for Mary, warming hay and then, when everything is ready, he encourages her to sleep. And so the vision ends.

Chapter contents: 28.1: On the road in the middle of winter. 28.2: I don't know if you'll find a place to stay. 28.3: There is no room at the inn. 28.4: A kind of cave with an ox. 28.5: Joseph is busy setting up. 28.6: The vision speaks for itself.

Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem for the census edict. It's winter. On the way, they meet a shepherd, who advises them to seek shelter in the mountains, if they can find no refuge in Bethlehem itself.