He added to the pleasures of the table by narrating parables and legends, by means of which He brought deep truths home to the people.

Since He left the little house at Nazareth, He possessed no worldly goods.

What He needed in His wanderings for Himself and His followers, He asked of those who had possessions.

His manner was often rough and spiced with bitter irony, even where He proved Himself helpful and sympathetic.

Towards His disciples, whom He loved deeply--expecially young John--He always showed Himself absorbed in His mission to make strong, courageous, God-fearing men out of weak creatures.