Volume 6 · Chapter 370 · Pp. 67-85

Thursday before Easter. The banquet with the poor in the palace of Chuza. The insolence of Salome.

Chapter 370 depicts a dialogue concerning the responsibility of caring for souls, emphasizing the need for personal sanctification before preaching to others. Jesus mediates a dispute between Peter and another interlocutor about the timing and manner of evangelization, highlighting the mutual benefit of working on oneself and on others. The narrative then transitions to a banquet hosted by Chuza for the poor, where social dynamics and attitudes, including the insolence of Salome, are portrayed. This setting illustrates the interplay between humility, charity, and the challenges faced by followers of Christ in their mission.

Themes: Evangelization, Sanctification, Charity, Humility, Social Justice, Christian Discipleship