GRM 61.2
The Gospel as revealed to me
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I have come to bring the word of God once again. The Son of man is amongst men to lead them back to God. Follow Me. I am the Way, the Truth, the Life.
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GRM 61.3
The Gospel as revealed to me
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Jesus tells His disciples: «Let the poor come forward. There is a rich offer for them made by one who begs to obtain forgiveness from God.»
Three tattered old men come forward, two blind men and a cripple; they are followed by a widow with seven emaciated children.
Jesus stares at them, one by one, He smiles at the widow and particularly at the children. He says to John: «Put those over there in the kitchen garden. I want to speak to them.» But He becomes stern, with blazing eyes, when a little old man appears. But He says nothing for the time being.
He calls Peter, whom He asks for the purse received shortly before and for another one containing smaller coins, which are offerings collected from good-hearted people. He empties the coins onto the bench near the well, He counts them, and divides them. He makes six parts. A very big one, all silver coins, and five smaller ones in size, with many bronze coins and a few big ones. He calls the poor, sick people and asks them: «Have you nothing to tell Me?»
The blind men are silent; the cripple says: «May He Who sent You, protect You.» Nothing else.
Jesus puts the offering into his good hand.
The man says: «May God reward You. But more than this offering, I would like to be healed by You.»
«You did not ask for that.»
«I am poor, a worm trodden on by the mighty ones, I dared not hope You would have mercy on a beggar.»
«I am Mercy that bends over all miseries calling Me. I refuse no one. All I ask for is faith and love, that I may say: I am listening to you.»
«Oh! My Lord! I believe You and I love You. Save me, then! Heal Your servant!»
Jesus lays His hand on the crook-back, He moves it gently, as if He were caressing the man and says: «I want you to be healed.» The man straightens up, agile and wholesome, uttering endless blessings.
Detail
Healing a hunchback.
GRM 61.3
The Gospel as revealed to me
Quotation
I am Mercy that bends over all miseries calling Me. I refuse no one. All I ask for is faith and love, that I may say: I am listening to you.
Detail
Jesus speaks to a hunchback hoping for a miracle, but afraid to ask for one.
GRM 61.4
The Gospel as revealed to me
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61.4 Jesus hands the offering to the blind men and waits an instant before dismissing them… then He lets them go. He calls the old people. He gives the alms to the first one, and helps him to put the coins into his belt pouch. He listens pitifully to the mishaps of the second one, who informs Jesus of the disease of one of his daughters.
«I have but her! And she is dying. What will happen to me? Oh! if only You came! She cannot come, she cannot stand up. She would love to… but cannot. Master, Lord, Jesus, have mercy on us!»
«Where do you live, father?»
«At Korazim. Ask for Isaac of Jonah, named the Adult. Will You really come? Will You not forget our misfortunes? And will You heal my daughter?»
«Do you believe I can heal her?»
«Oh! I do believe it. That is why I am speaking to You about it.»
«Go home, father. Your daughter will be greeting you on the doorstep.»
«But she is in bed and she has not been able to get up for the last three… Ah! I now understand! Oh! Thank You, Rabboni! Blessed are You and He Who sent You! Praise be to God and His Messiah!» The old man goes away, plodding along as fast as he can. But when he is almost outside the kitchen garden he says: «Master, will You come just the same to my poor house? Isaac will be waiting for You to kiss Your feet and wash them with His tears, and offer You the bread of love. Come, Jesus: I will speak to the townsfolk about You.»
«I will come. Go in peace and be happy.»
Detail
Healing of an old man's daughter, who can no longer walk. His name is Isaac de Jonas.
GRM 61.6
The Gospel as revealed to me
Quotation
And is this not the most fierce usury, to rob those who are in dire need?
GRM 61.6
The Gospel as revealed to me
Quotation
Nobody must ever be a thief, and much less steal from poor people.
GRM 61.6
The Gospel as revealed to me
Quotation
A brother who makes a mistake is not to be insulted. Everybody has his sins. No one is perfect but God.
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GRM 61.6
The Gospel as revealed to me
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Do not be greedy. May your souls, not money, be your treasure. Do not be perjurers. Let your language be as sincere and honest as your actions. Life is not eternal and the hour of death will come. Live in such a way that at the hour of your death peace may be in your souls. The peace of those who lived an honest life.
GRM 61.7
The Gospel as revealed to me
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61.7 «Have mercy, Lord! This son of mine is deaf because a demon vexes him.»
«And this brother of mine is like an unclean animal, he wallows in the mud and eats excrement. A malignant spirit forces him to do that, and although against his will, he does foul things.»
Jesus goes towards the imploring group. He lifts His arms and orders: «Come out of them. Leave to God His creatures.»
Amidst shouts and uproars the two unhappy men are healed. The women leading them kneel down, blessing.
«Go home and be thankful to God. Peace to you all. Go.»
The crowd leave, commenting on the events. The four disciples gather around the Master.
«My friends, I solemnly tell you that all sins can be found in Israel and the demons have taken up their abode there. Neither are the possessed the only ones whose lips are mute, or are driven to live like animals and eat filth. But the most real and numerous possessions are those that make hearts mute to honesty and love, and turn hearts into a sink of filthy vices. Oh! Father!» Jesus sits down depressed.
«Are You tired, Master?»
«Not tired, My dear John, but afflicted because of the state of hearts and the lack of will to grow better. I have come… but man… man… Oh! Father!…»
«Master, I love You. We all love You…»
«I know. But you are so few… and My eagerness to save is so great!»
Jesus has embraced John, and is resting His head on His disciple’s. He is sad. Peter, Andrew and James are near Him, and they look at Him with love and sadness.
And the vision ends in this way.
GRM 62
The Gospel as revealed to me
Detail
Jesus goes out to pray. His prayer is very fervent. But Peter seeks him out, and they begin to talk: Jesus is now giving us a beautiful lesson on prayer. He promises to teach them to pray the Lord's Prayer when they are trained.
Simon of Jonah then explains that some people came to him, but he sent them away. But Jesus says he comes for everyone. Peter worries that his kindness will make him sick, but Christ would be happy if all mankind came to him, and he predicts that the Son of Man won't have anywhere to lay his head.
Finally, the Master asks where those who sought him have come from, and he tells his disciples to stay in Capernaum to send the crowds to him, and then he'll return.