Volume 7 · Chapter 441 · Pp. 56-66

A gift of Thomas to the Virgin and departure from Nazareth. The miracle of the fire that becomes the theme of two parables.

Chapter 441 describes the preparations for departure from Nazareth following the Sabbath, focusing on the intimate moments shared among Jesus, the apostles, and the Virgin Mary. It highlights a tender gift from Thomas to Mary—a delicate brooch made of lily of the valley stems—symbolizing affection and reverence. The narrative also introduces a miraculous event involving fire, which serves as the foundation for two parables that convey deeper spiritual lessons. The chapter emphasizes themes of community, faith, and the interplay between the miraculous and everyday life.

Themes: Departure from Nazareth, Gift to Mary, Miracle of Fire, Parables, Faith and Community, Virgin Mary's Role