Volume 7 · Chapter 454 · Pp. 162-168

Holy Mary and her love of fusion with God. The anger of the Iscariot against little Alphaeus.

This chapter describes Jesus' departure from Hippo as He prepares to reach Capernaum for the Sabbath, highlighting the reluctance of the people to see Him leave. It focuses on the presence of a widow from Aphek who has become a guardian figure to little Alphaeus, a boy rejected by his mother, and her integration among the women disciples. Mary, accompanied by her sister-in-law, walks alongside Alphaeus, who joyfully plays along the Roman-paved road. The narrative also touches on the tension caused by Judas Iscariot's anger towards Alphaeus, illustrating interpersonal dynamics within Jesus' followers.

Themes: Mary's Devotion, Childlike Joy, Discipleship, Guardianship, Community Dynamics, Divine Providence