Summary of EMV

Chapter title: Discourse to shepherds, in the presence of Zechariah, the little orphan.

Date of vision: Saturday, June 9, 1945.

Calendar: Friday, March 3, 28

Locations (map): In Chorazeïn, then in the countryside, towards Magdala

Cycle: Apostolate in Galilee

Summary: Peter returns from Capernaum and tells what he has learned. The Pharisees Elijah and Joachim are probably behind the plot, as they were out of town. The Pharisee Simon spoke to him discreetly, giving advice to the Master, and Peter even went to see the centurion whose servant Jesus had healed. He obtained his protection, before returning to Chorazeïn. Jesus then took leave of Elijah, and set off again with the Twelve.

They walk through the countryside and meet shepherds, including the orphaned Zachariah. Zechariah reveals his grief at the loss of his father, and as the shepherds want to hear from the Master, Jesus speaks to them and says a few words. The shepherds regret being cut off from everything, so Jesus urges them to see things in a spiritual way, and explains that in this way they are far from the corruption of the world. Then the Lord encourages them to be kind to this young child, being to him like a surrogate father. Then the apostolic group goes on its way...

Chapter contents: 182.1: Peter gives good news from Capernaum. 182.2: Jesus speaks to young Zechariah, an unfortunate shepherd boy. 182.3 : The shepherds sought to see Jesus. 182.4 : Catechesis adapted to those cut off from everything. 182.5 : Help and protection for the child. Farewells. 182.6 : Where are we going?" asks the Iscariot.

Former edition: Volume 3, chapter 42.

Chapter title: Healing of a wounded man in Mary of Magdala's house.

Date of vision: Saturday, August 12, 1944

Calendar: Wednesday, February 23, 28 (10 Adar I 3788) according to maria-valtorta.org; Friday, March 3, 28 according to Valtorta.fr

Location (map): Magdala. The crossroads Jesus takes is probably on this map.

Cycle: Apostolate in Galilee

Summary: Jesus continues on his way Peter wonders if they are going to Capernaum, and he learns from Jesus that they are going to Magdala. This scandalizes him a little, and Jesus informs him that he will have to go to real brothels for love of Him. But neither John, nor he, nor the others will defile themselves as long as we refuse to let impurity into our hearts. Judas grumbles inwardly, and the Master enjoins him not to slander inwardly and not to trust himself. After asking Matthew for advice on the road, the apostolic group goes to the richest district of Madgala and they hear a shout. There has been a brawl between a Roman and a Jewish man who is dying, because of Mary of Magdala. The dying man's mother is desperate, and accuses Mary of having put him in this state. Jesus takes note of Lazarus' sister, but is more interested in the dying man and asks that he be taken to his mother's house, so that he can perform the miracle. Finally, he asks the mother to forgive Mary Magdalene and heals the adulterer for the sake of his wife and children.

He then leaves without a word to Mary Magdalene, and rebukes Peter when he speaks badly of her.

Chapter contents: 183.1: Surprising decision to go to Magdala. 183.2: A murder has been committed. 183.3: It is in Mary Magdalene's house. 183.4: Jesus heals the victim because of kinship, but outside the house of sin. 183.5: Peter! Do not insult. Pray for sinners.

Old edition: Tome 3, chapter 43

Chapter title: Little Benjamin of Magdala and two parables about the Kingdom of Heaven.

Date of vision: Saturday, August 12, 1944

Calendar: Wednesday, February 23, 28 (10 Adar I 3788) according to maria-valtorta.org; Saturday, March 4, 28 according to Valtorta.fr

Location (map): Magdala

Cycle: Apostolate in Galilee

Summary: Jesus heads for the poor neighborhood of Magdala and asks for the hospitality of a mother, who agrees to take him in. She is accompanied by a child who makes a lot of noise. His mother wants to listen to the Master, so she scolds him and gives him a slap, and the child goes to weep in Christ's lap. Jesus tries to find extenuating circumstances for his mother, but the child answers frankly that she simply wants to listen to him. Jesus then dialogues with her for a while, and when she implies that loose women have it easy, he replies that they're not happy, even if they seem to be. The woman then asks to stay, and Jesus offers to tell two parables that will appeal to little Benjamin. He tells Mary Magdalene, because the apostles doubt that she will return to good. Then he gives the parable where the divine Sower casts the seed. The seed grows, the grain is formed, and when it is ripe, the sower returns and passes on the scythe. In this way, the Word of God accomplishes the same work, but it is slow, and the soul must be allowed to work itself. At the Lord's request, Matthew confirms that it was Jesus' patience that helped him the most.

Benjamin's mother has left to fetch his brothers, and he continues to talk to the apostolic group. He ranks the apostles one by one and doesn't like Judas, so much so that the latter laughs yellow. Meanwhile, his mother has returned with a dozen people, including her husband, and as she begs him to speak, Jesus gives yet another parable about the Kingdom of Heaven. He gives the parable of the mustard seed and explains that it's through the small realities of each day that we build the Kingdom within us. Love, above all, is the means to peace and the glory of Heaven.

Jesus blesses this hospitable family, then sets off again.

Chapter contents: 184.1: A young boy receives a slap from his mother. 184.2: A mother should not envy the fate of a prostitute. 184.3 : You doubt that Mary (of Magdala) will return to the Good. 184.4 : The parable of the grain planted in the ground. 184.5 : Jesus' patience, rather than the Pharisees' reproaches, led Matthew to conversion. 184.6: Matthew was converted out of love. 184.7: Benjamin gives the good apostle test, which Judas fails. 184.8: The parable of the mustard seed. Love in hearts. 184.9: An astonished husband discovers his wife's merits.

Former edition: Volume 3, chapter 44

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Chapter title: The two possessed Gerasenes.

Date of vision: Monday, June 11, 1945

Calendar: Thursday, March 16, 28 (5 Nisan 3788)

Location (map): Near Gamla (or Gamala) and Ippo (Hippos).

Cycle: Apostolate in Galilee

Summary: Jesus crosses the lake and lands near Hippos. The apostolic group then walks along a path that climbs a rock. There is a herd of pigs. The disciples are disgusted and talk about the surroundings, which Simon the Zealot knows well. They talk about their disgust for pigs, and Jesus points out that sin is much more impure than animals. The apostles then ask why pigs have been declared unclean, and Jesus answers them.

At the end of the explanation, two possessed people arrive. The episode is faithful to the Gospel account: the demons speak, ask Jesus to send them to the cattle around them, and the herd throws itself off the cliff. Their guardians are frightened and ask Jesus to leave. He meekly complies and returns to their boat.

Chapter contents: 186.1: Instructions. 186.2 : Near Hippo, through a herd of pigs. 186.3 : The panorama from the top of a rock. 186.4: Discourse: why the impurity of pigs? 186.5: The exorcism of the two possessed. Their demons are driven out in pigs. 186.6: The two miraculous people are stunned. 186.7: The inhabitants chase Jesus away. 186.8: Back to the boats. One of the miraculous remains to testify.

Previous edition: Volume 3, chapter 47

Chapter title: From Tarichaea to Jerusalem for Passover. John caught up in the love of the sea.

Date of vision: Tuesday, June 12, 1945

Calendar: Thursday, March 16, 28 (3 Nissan 3788).

Location (map): Near Tarichée. Towards Mount Tabor

Cycle: Apostolate in Galilee

Summary: The apostolic group stops off on the opposite shore to Gamala. They are in a wilder environment. Jesus is delighted to be out in nature, where the apostles are much more restless. Only James of Alphaeus, John and Simon the Zealot are interested in what pleases Jesus. Then comes a remark that causes Peter to grumble, and Christ lets them know that he is distressed by so much hatred. He needs comfort, and the disciples are touched by his sadness. But the Lord promises them that they'll find better ground, and says they're going to bring the Passover to the suffering. They will reach Mount Tabor, En-Dor, Naim and the plain of Esdrelon, without passing through Nazareth. On the one hand, he was obeying his mother; on the other, he didn't want to offend the Pharisee Simon, who had made some recommendations.

John reveals that he wants to see the great sea, which can be seen from Mount Tabor. Jesus questions him, and the apostle reveals his affection for this vast expanse of water, because it reminds him of God. He wants to go and evangelize in Rome and Greece, "to dark places to bring light". The apostles listen respectfully to his words, and Jesus promises that they will go and see the sea to make him dream again about the future of his Kingdom in the world. Judas then asks to go to En-dor too, as he is still bitter about the judgment of little Benjamin, in EMV 184. Since then, the Iscariot has felt diminished in the eyes of the Master. The Lord reassures him, saying that he need only fear his conduct and God's judgment, but agrees to go to this city to persuade him that he is still as dear to Him as before. He only warns him not to suffer from this visit later on, as his apostle has a desire in his heart that is not necessarily healthy.

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Previous edition: Tome 3, chapter 47

Chapter title: At En-Dor, after an ascent of Mount Tabor. The magician's cave and the meeting with Félix, who receives the name Jean.

Date of vision: Wednesday, June 13, 1945.

Calendar: Friday, March 17, 28 (4 Nissan 3788)

Location (map): En-Dor

Cycle: The second Paschal journey

Summary: The apostles have now passed Mount Tabor and arrived at En-Dor. Judas reveals that he wants to hear Jesus speak about King Saul, in the place where he met the sorceress. The group ask around and are advised to go and see a one-eyed old man, who decides to guide them there. In the meantime, he tells his story. In the past, this former Jew quarreled with a Roman and killed him over a woman. In the brawl, he lost his eye and was sentenced to the galleys. But he managed to escape. Now he lives in hatred, even of God. Jesus encourages him to leave behind his hatred and painful memories, so that He can give him something new: love. Felix laughs, but is finally touched by Jesus' gaze. He then learns that he is the Messiah, and Christ tells him again that he had moments of kindness, caring for others and regretting the wrong he had done to his guardian in the galleys. Increasingly touched, Felix points out a hovel where the events with Saul took place and waits for them there.

It's not a very glorious place, as Peter points out, and Jesus ends up talking about Saul's sin. Sin of ingratitude, disobedience, scandals, jealousy, and crime in killing his soul right here. The Master then asks the Iscariot why he wanted to come here, and the latter confesses that he hoped to absorb some of the magic of this place, so that he could do imposing works for the sake of Christ and his mission.

Jesus told him in a very fatherly way that he should avoid occultism and things that can't be explained. You mustn't try to perform obscure prodigies, but astonish with your holiness. Furthermore, we must not disturb the dead, and the Lord has forbidden occultism, necromancy and Satanism "in all its forms". Instead, we must go towards the Light, towards God. To console him, Jesus tells him that after Passover, they'll go to his mother's house.

Félix, for his part, wants a word with Jesus as they set off again. He asks him to come out of his spiritual tomb. The old one-eyed man has realized that he can still love and be loved, and asks him for a new name. Christ gave him the name John and accepted him as one of his disciples. The apostles are not thrilled, but put on a brave face.

John leaves to get his things, and Jesus takes advantage of being alone with the Twelve to order them not to talk about his past to anyone. Then they join him, and while the man has no trouble leaving his home, he has more trouble leaving behind his chickens, who have loved him and whom he has loved. Jesus understands this and tells him that he will give him all the love the world has denied him for thirty-five years. The Master then asks Matthew and Simon the Zealot to testify, and Simon confirms that all the past disappears if you put yourself at the service of the Lord. As for Matthew, he declares that peace and new youth have replaced the old age of "vice and hatred".

The villagers finally understand that this is the Messiah, and they want Christ's blessing. As the group leaves, Pierre befriends Jean d'En-Dor and helps him carry his books, which he has taken with him.

Chapter contents: 188.1: Why go to En-Dor? 188.2: In search of the Pythoness's cave, forgotten by all but one. 188.3: The cantankerous guide tells Jesus about his life and his hatred. 188.4: Without love, the world is hell, and you still have goodness in you. 188.5: Arrival at the cave where Saul committed one of his sins. 188.6: Judas wishes he were a bit of a necromancer to help him in his apostolate. 188.7: Felix becomes John, leaves everything and clings to Jesus. 188.8: He gives away all his possessions and turns the page on his past. 188.9: He donates his house to the neighbor who, recognizing Jesus, stirs up the crowd, some of whom follow Jesus. 188.10: Peter's sympathy for John of En-Dor, whom he helps to carry his bag of books.

Previous edition: Tome 3, chapter 49

Chapter title: In Naïm. Resurrection of a widow's son.

Date of vision: Thursday, June 14, 1945.

Calendar: Friday, March 17, 28 (4 Nissan 3788)

Location (map): Naïm

Cycle: The second Paschal journey

Summary: Jesus arrives in Naim. The people of En-Dor are still following him. They encounter a funeral procession. The apostles try to guess who has died, and assume it is a child or a virgin, but eventually realize it is a young adult. The disciples are moved by the grief of the poor widow who has lost her son. Jesus is profoundly gentle and approaches the procession, which provokes a virulent reaction from the grieving mother. The Master calms her down and asks her to put the litter on the ground. They comply, and he performs a miracle: the deceased is resurrected. This caused a stir in the crowd, preventing him from leaving. Seeing this happy procession, Jesus weeps, thinking of his Mother's future desolation.

The mother finally blesses the Lord with her son, and the Master can finally leave. The synagogue ruler tries to hold him back, but Christ says he must continue on his way. He finally promises to return.

Chapter contents: 189.1: As Jesus approaches Naim, a funeral procession leaves the city walls. 189.2: Jesus, moved by the mother's grief, raises the young man from the dead. 189.3 : The young man, still bound in his bandages, calls out to his mother. 189.4 : Jesus has tears in his eyes as he thinks of his own Mother. 189.5 : Jesus promises the synagogue ruler that he will return.

Previous edition: Tome 3, chapter 50.

Chapter title: Arrival on the Esdrelon plain at dusk on Friday.

Date of vision: Friday, June 15, 1945.

Calendar: Friday, March 17, 28 (4 Nissan 3788)

Location (map): Esdrelon

Cycle: The second Paschal journey

Summary: Jesus arrives on the plain of Esdrelon. Peter goes ahead to see if Doras, the son of Doras, has gone to Jerusalem. On the way, the Lord meets Isaiah, a peasant from Yokhanan, and the man reveals that Doras' fields are a disaster. Yokhanan, on the other hand, has fertile land, which creates a greater contrast between the ravaged land and the fruit-bearing, healthy land. Following his neighbor's misfortune, Yokhanan fears the Lord, and has decided not to mistreat his servants. Jesus requests hospitality from the Pharisee's servants, and it is agreed that Doras's former servants, who were scattered following the death of their former master, will be gathered as best they can.

Chapter contents: 190.1: Yokhanan's new attitude towards Jesus, whom he fears. 190.2: The cursed fields of Doras are completely ravaged. 190.3: Jesus stays with Yokhanan's peasants.

Previous edition: Tome 3, chapter 51.

Chapter title: The Sabbath in Esdrelon. Little Yabeç (Jabé) and the parable of the rich man Epulon (parable of Lazarus and the bad rich man).

Date of vision: Saturday, June 16, 1945.

Calendar: Saturday, March 18, 28 (5 Nissan 3788)

Location (map): Esdrelon

Cycle: The second Paschal journey

Summary: Jesus sends Andrew and John to two points where the roads to Jezrael can be seen, to watch for the return of the steward devoted to the son of Doras. Then he sends Peter and Simon to fetch the Pharisee's peasants. Meanwhile, Yokhanan's peasants tell him of a quarrel between their master and Jonah's former tyrant, then the Lord finds all the peasants and gives them a lamb brought by John of En-Dor. He acts like a father, and the poor servants swallow their meal. One of them has a child in his arms, and cries. Jesus asks why he's doing this, and they start talking about the boy, an orphan who has lost both his brothers and his parents: they died in a landslide. Christ offers to entrust this innocent boy to the old man, and the grandfather gladly accepts. The child had no objection and gave his name: Yabeç.

Having heard this, the Master gives the parable of Lazarus and the rich man. Jonah is like Lazarus, just as Doras is like the bad rich man, and Jesus would like to help his servants materially, but he can't and he suffers for it. So he teaches them never to hate, but always to love. As for the punishment of the fields of Doras, Jesus says he is Love and would not have struck, but since Love could not bend the cruel rich man, he abandoned him to Justice. May this remind them that Justice is always on the alert, even when it may seem absent. Jesus then takes leave of the peasants, and the wretched depart with regret...

Chapter contents: 191.1: Waiting for the peasants of Doras. 191.2 : Jesus serves them a meal. 191.3 : How his grandfather protected his grandson Yabeç (Jabé). 191.4 : Peter would like to adopt him. 191.5 : The parable of Lazarus and the rich man. 191.6: The rich man begs Abraham to deliver him. 191.7: Abraham cannot help the rich man. 191.8: Jonah was the new Lazarus. 191.9: Farewell to the peasants of Doras.

Former edition: Volume 3, chapter 52.