Why spirits are not afraid of death

10. The Spiritist Doctrine changes entirely our views of the future. The life to come is no longer a hypothesis, but a fact. The state of the soul after death is no longer a matter of theory, but a result of observation. The veil is lifted, and the spirit-world appears to us in all its activity and reality. It is not men who have discovered that world, through some ingenious conception of their imagination; it is the inhabitants of that world who come in person to describe to us the state of being in which they find themselves! We see them at every degree of spirit-life, in every phase of happiness or of unhappiness. We contemplate all the incidents of the life beyond the grave. It is this knowledge of the nature and details of life in the spirit-world that enables Spiritists to see death with calmness and gives serenity to his last moments upon the Earth. What sustains him is not a mere hope, but a certainty; he knows that the future life is only a continuation of his present life, but under more favorable conditions. And he looks forward to it with as much confidence as that with which he looks forward to a new sunrise after a dark and stormy night. This confidence of Spiritist is a result of the facts that he has witnessed, and of the accordance of those facts with reason, with the justice and goodness of God, and with the deepest inspirations of the human mind.

For Spiritists the soul is not an abstraction for they know that it possesses an ethereal body which makes of it a real and definite being, susceptible of being conceived of as such by our thought. This knowledge suffices to correct our ideas in regard to its individuality, aptitudes and perceptions. Our remembrance of those who are dear to us repose, henceforth, on something real. We no longer represent them to ourselves as so many flickering flames offering nothing of their former personality to our thought. On the contrary, we see them under a concrete form which shows them to belong to the category of living beings. Moreover instead of regarding them as being lost to view, as formerly, in the depths of space, a Spiritist knows that they are beside us and around us; for he has learned that the corporeal world and the spiritual world are in close and perpetual connection. Doubt in relation to the future life being no longer possible to him, he has no longer any reason to be afraid of death. He beholds its approach with perfect equanimity; for he knows that the dissolution of his fleshly body will be for him a deliverance, the opening of a door through which he will pass, not into the yawning abyss of annihilation, but into a higher and happier state of existence.

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Regeneration worlds

Regeneration worlds

16. Among the many scintillating stars in the blue canopy of the sky, how many worlds there are like yours, destined by God to serve for atonement and probation! But although there are some that are more miserable, there are also others that are happier, like those of transition which can be called worlds of regeneration. Each planetary vortex, moving in space round a common centre, drags with it its own primitive worlds of exile, probation, regeneration and happiness. We have spoken to you of worlds where newly-born Spirits are placed, when they are still ignorant of both good and evil, but where they have the possibility of travelling towards God, being in possession of themselves through free-will. We have also revealed to you the fact that ample faculties are given to each soul to enable it to practise good. But alas, there are those who succumb! So God, Who does not desire their annihilation, permits that they go to these worlds where from one incarnation to another they are purified and regenerated, returning worthy of the glory for which they were destined. 

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The Lesson of the Seed

Because his listeners were perplexed, Jesus spoke convincingly: “It really is very difficult to overcome the troubling cares of human life. Everywhere we look, we see war, misunderstanding, injustice and suffering. In the Temple – the Lord’s House – we see the rich

displaying pride and vanity, and the poor, hatred and rebelliousness; it is not always possible to have as pure and clean of a heart as might be desired, because we are surrounded by thorns, mire and serpents. However, the idea of the Divine Kingdom is just like a tiny grain of

wheat: it is nearly imperceptible when it is sown in the ground, and it has to bear detritus and the weight of the soil; nonetheless, if it does

sprout, neither the pressure nor impurities of the soil can stop its progress. It passes up through the dark ground, and although it takes

most of its nutrients from it, its drive to seek the light above holds sway. From then on, come rain or shine, day or night, it labors tirelessly to grow, and in its eagerness, it multiplies for the good of all. Disciples who have felt this inner drive – as happens to the grain of wheat – know that long roots hold them to earthly inhibitions … They know that malice and suspicion shadow their footsteps, that pain is a constant threat; even so, they feel, more than anything else, the drive to grow spiritually and they can no longer be held back. On behalf of the general good, they continue to act within the sphere in which they are making their pilgrimage. They no longer encounter irresistible temptations amongst the flowers along the way. The reencounter with the Divinity – whose heir they recognize themselves to be – is their unwavering goal, and they can no longer rest, as if a consuming and flaming light were tormenting their soul. Without even realizing it,

they produce the fruits of hope, goodness, love and salvation, because they never look back to count the blessings of which they were the faithful instruments. Seeing the Father is the overriding concern vibrating in the souls of these longing children.”

The Master didn’t say anything for a few moments and then concluded: 

“As a result, even though disciples’ feet remain stuck in the mire of the earth, their untiring work for the good – wherever they may be – is the unmistakable mark of their spiritual growth. We can recognize trees by their fruit and we can identify heaven’s workers by the services they render.”

At this point, Peter interrupted and asked:

“Lord, what, then, would you say about those who understand the sacred principles of charity but do not put them into practice?”

Jesus looked pleased and explained:

“These, Simon, are seeds that lie dormant in spite of having been sown in the bountiful bosom of the earth. They contain the precious

qualities of heaven, but they remain useless for a long time. Nevertheless, we may be absolutely certain that downpours and tempests will pass over them and will change their position in the soil, and that they will sprout victorious some day. In our Father’s fields there are millions of such souls awaiting the renewing storms of life so that they may head toward the glory of the future. Let us help them with love, and in our turn, let us press on with our eyes fixed ahead!”

Then, while everyone was silent, Jesus blessed the little family group and left.

From The book "Jesus In The Home". Psychographed by Francisco Cândido Xavier. By The spirit Neio Lucio

The reality of Jesus

The reality of Jesus

4. We can all recognise that the Kingdom of Jesus is not of this world. But could He not also have a kingdom an Earth? The title of 'King' does not always imply temporary authority. We

give this title by unanimous consent to anyone who, by their own talent, rises to the highest level of whatever idea, who dominates his time or influences human progress. In this way we frequently use the expression the 'king' or 'prince' for philosophers, artists, poets, writers, etc. Does not this kind of royalty, coming from personal merit or having been consecrated by posterity, reveal in many cases a supremacy far greater than that which circles a royal crown? The first is imperishable, whereas the second is but a toy of the vicissitudes. The generations which fallow the first always bless themselves, whereas sometimes those who follow the second have cause to curse. The earthly one

extinguishes with life; but the sovereignty of morality continues and maintains its reign, ruling above all after death. From this aspect then, is not Jesus a mightier and more powerful King than all he sovereigns of the Earth? It was with goad reason then that He said to Pilate: "I am a King, but my Kingdom is not of this world."

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Evangelical treatments

André Luiz

Always help.

Do not fear.

Never despair.

Learn incessantly.

Think profoundly.

Meditate more.

Speak little.

Correct lovingly.

Work happily.

Direct sensibly.

Obey contentedly.

Do no complain.

Go forward.

Observe what is beyond.

Look well ahead.

Discuss serenely.

Shed light.

Sow peace.

Spread blessings.

Struggle and elevate.

Be joyful.

Live fearlessly.

Demonstrate courage.

Reveal calmness.

Respect everything.

Pray confidently.

Be watchful with benevolence.

Go forth, progressing.

Serve today.

Await tomorrow.

Habituate yourself to serenity and strength in the circles of human

struggle. Without these conquests it will be difficult for you to free

yourself from the succession of inferior reincarnations.

Extract from the book Christian Agenda. Dictated by the spirit André Luiz. Medium Fransisco Cândido Xavier

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