Barthélémy - Nathanaël (apostle)

Jesus is in Tiberias. He is guided by the shepherd Simon to the home of Kouza. He is well received, but Jeanne is dying and Jonathas, in a last desperate effort, has led her to the mountains of Lebanon. Elise, Jeanne's nurse, weeps and Jesus encourages her to have faith. He points out that he will be in Nazareth and that if Jonathas returns within six days, his mistress must be sent to her hometown.

Jesus is in Nazareth. Judas asks him if he is going to Mount Lebanon, and he confirms that he is, as he has promised Esther and must see the shepherds Daniel and Benjamin. The Iscariot then decides to take his leave to go and see his mother, and Peter rejoices loudly at this unexpected departure. Jesus then gives words of consolation to James of Alphaeus, who is overcome with scruples because he feels he is not doing right by his own mother. Then the Master enjoins Peter to be charitable towards Judas.

Jonathas then comes storming in, adoring the Savior, and above all asking him for a miracle for his mistress, Jeanne de Kouza, who is dying. She had ordered him to turn around and go home, and it was then that Esther warned them that Christ was in Nazareth. Without waiting, the Lord sets off with the shepherd, using donkeys as mounts. He finds Jeanne and saves her, and she immediately believes in the Savior.

Jesus travels with Jonathas and the disciples to find Benjamin and Daniel, two shepherds from the Nativity. They talk about Herod and his brother Philip, as well as Kouza, who serves the Tetrarch. Then they come to speak of the martyrs who will give their lives for Christ, and Jesus speaks of Peter's martyrdom. Later, the vision continues, and the group talks about Doras and how he made Jonah a slave. Finally comes the meeting with the shepherds Daniel and Benjamin, who are obviously overjoyed to see their Lord again.

Jesus is in a town that Maria does not name: according to a note from maria-valtorta.org, it could be the Gulf of Ptolemais. Andrew asks him to come for an affair of the heart: a man wants to repudiate his wife because he is sterile. Jesus manages to stop the argument. Peter, who is curious, has followed his brother and his Master and cannot curb his curiosity. After this, Joseph, the Shepherd of Bethlehem, brings a letter from Mary to Jesus: Alpheus is dead. He also reads a missive from Lazarus, who informs him that Doras will give them Jonah, on condition that he pays double the sum, as well as Jesus coming to his home. Lazarus accepted on behalf of his Master. Christ then decided to return to Nazareth, but before doing so, he

Jesus arrives in Nazareth, after the death of Alphaeus. He is not well received. Christ doesn't want anyone to go and tell his Mother, and goes straight to his uncle's house. There he meets with hostility from Simon and Joseph of Alphaeus, but the elder Simon is more fair-minded. Joseph, on the other hand, is much more stubborn and unwilling to forgive the Lord. Jesus assures us, however, that Alpheus died peacefully.

Jesus is in a small village. His Mother is present and he speaks of her. She chats with the mistress of the house. Then Jesus makes a speech to the grape-pickers. He talks about work, honest work, and the value of our actions. He also talks about the fear of the Lord and love for God. Finally, he blesses them and heals a paralyzed child, through the intercession of his Mother.

Jesus arrives at the plain of Esdrelon. There he meets four peasants from Yokhanan, who are working in the fields. Peter decides to help them while they talk with the Master. The four men are impressed, but eventually stop being afraid and start questioning Christ. They tell him about Jonah and the harshness of Doras. Jesus goes to the Pharisee's house and a violent confrontation ensues. Doras wants to impress Jesus with his wealth, but the Lord only asks for Jonah, and Doras finally complies, ordering servants to bring him. Jesus, however, follows his servants to the shepherd of Bethlehem. The latter is dying, and the Messiah tells his apostles to take the bed on which Jonah lies: they are going to Nazareth. Before leaving, he puts an anathema on Doras' land. Doras wants him to withdraw his curse, but Christ leaves him to the God of Sinai. Finally, the apostolic group arrives in Nazareth and Jonah dies between Jesus and Mary.

Jesus is near Lake Meron. Peter thinks they'll never get to Jerusalem in time, having healed a wounded man and created joy in a family, but Jesus reassures him and tells him never to put love before acts of piety. Peter has been touched by the act of Publius Quintilianus and Jesus asks him if he would be interested in the Romans. Just afterwards, the rain falls and they take refuge with Jacob of Meron, who is very poor and full of worries. But he welcomes the apostolic group and Jesus blesses him for his mercy. He then speaks of God's will, which is his food.