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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

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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