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

Explanations by the Master

In the middle of an uplifting conversation in the pleasant confines of Peter’s home in Capernaum, Sarah, the wife of Benjamin (who raised goats), had been listening to the Master’s remarks. With a look of fascination in light of the new revelations, she asked:

“The notion of the Kingdom of God in our lives is truly sublime; but how can I begin to experience it? We have listened to you

preaching on the lakeshore, and we know that the Good News recommends love and forgiveness above all else … I would love to be

faithful to such principles, but I feel stuck in the old rules. I can’t forgive those who have injured me, and since I can’t fathom a life in which we trade our advantages for the sake of others, I’m attached to my things and am jealous of everything I own.”

Sarah made her confession honestly in spite of the frustrated smile of someone who has met with almost insurmountable obstacles.

“In order to forgive,” remarked Peter, “goodwill is crucial.”

“With faith in our Heavenly Father,” offered Simon’s wife, “we can surmount the hardest obstacles.”

Everyone present had a look of longing expectation, wondering what the Lord would have to say. After a long silence, he asked:

“Sarah, what is the fundamental business of your family?”

“Raising goats,” she replied curiously.

“How do you keep their milk untainted and pure for home use?”

“Lord, more than anything else, we have to very carefully wash the container that is going to hold it. If there is any dirt in the jar, all the

milk will soon go sour and will be useless for the slightest purpose.”

Jesus smiled and explained:

“Thus is the heavenly revelation within the human heart. If we do not purify the container of the soul, our understanding, no matter how great it is, gets mixed in with our inner dirt and goes sour, reducing the proportion of the assets we would otherwise collect. In fact, Moses and the prophets were priceless bearers of divine messages, but the descendants of the Chosen People did not purify the living receptacle of their spirits enough in order to receive them. That is why our contemporaries are righteous and unrighteous, believing and disbelieving, good and evil at the same time. The pure milk of higher enlightenment enters their hearts as new nourishment, but there it gets mixed in with the rust of their old selfishness. Of the renewing work of the soul, only the vinegar of incomprehension remains, thereby delaying the effective work of the Kingdom of God.”

The small gathering in Peter’s home was truly impressed by this simple yet sublime lesson, and no one said a word. The Master, however, got up humbly and discreetly, stroked Sarah’s hair and concluded kindly:

“The dew on a white lily is a heavenly diamond, but in the dust of the road it becomes a muddy droplet. Remember this simple and clear

truth of nature.”

From The book "Jesus In The Home" psychographed by Francisco Cândido Xavier - By The spirit Neio Lucio

The School for Souls

The members of Simon Peter’s household were gathered around Christ, listening to his gentle and persuasive voice as he commented on

the sacred texts.

When the Divine Word ended his beautiful lesson, Peter’s mother-in-law was troubled and asked:

“Lord, what is our life in the home supposed to be, after all?”

Jesus gazed at her questioningly, implying that he wanted her to explain herself more fully. She elaborated:

“We begin the endeavor amongst flowers, only to find ourselves gathering a bunch of thorns later on. At first, there is the promise of peace and understanding; however, stones and troubles soon appear.”

Seeing that the Galilean woman was on the verge of tears, Jesus responded quickly:

“The home is a school for souls; the temple where divine wisdom gradually enables us to understand humankind more fully.”

He smiled and asked:

“What do you do first with lentils before serving them at mealtime?”

The woman responded hesitantly:

“Well, of course, Lord, I have to put them on the stove and cook them long enough. Then, I have to season them in order to make them taste good.”

“And would you, perchance, serve raw dough at the table?”

“Of course not,” responded the humble old woman. In order to make it edible, I would have to bake it in the oven. Otherwise…”

The Divine Friend then considered:

“In heaven, too, there is a festive banquet, where our sentiments must serve the Father’s glory. Most of the time, the home is a holy cauldron or the preparatory oven. What may seem to us like affliction or suffering in the home is actually a resource for the spirit. The soul that is awakened to the Lord’s Will receives the most enlightening blessings from its renewing struggles, because only by living with others in the home, by studying aspirations and inclinations unlike our own, and by observing the defects of others and putting up with them, can we learn to overcome our own imperfections. Haven’t you ever noticed how quickly a person’s life passes by? The life of the body is much like that of a flower. In the morning it emits a fragrance; at night it withers … The home is a brief course on the fraternity we will enjoy in the life eternal. The suffering and natural conflicts within its walls are lessons.”

Simon’s mother-in-law listened carefully to all this and then remarked:

“But Lord, there are persons who struggle and suffer, but they never learn.”

Christ rested his very lucid eyes on her and asked again:

“What do you do with the hard lentils that do not yield to the action of the heat?”

“Ah! Of course, I toss them into the garbage because they might hurt the mouth of the careless yet trusting person at the table.”

“The same thing happens to the soul who rebels against the spiritually constructive lessons of the home,” finished the Master. “The struggles of everyday life keep the soul stirred up to its benefit; however, when death arrives on the scene – that great selector of spirits as provisions for the storehouses of Our Father – souls who did not yield to the sanctifying heat, who kept themselves in the same hardened state as when they were first led to the blessed oven of the body, will be tossed out, and for an indeterminate time, they will be like fertilizer in the detritus of nature.”

From The book "Jesus In The Home" psychographed by Francisco Cândido Xavier - By The spirit Neio Lucio

Christian Worship in the Home

The firmament was full of stars on a night of silvery moonlight, when the Lord, staying at Peter’s house for the time being, picked up

the Sacred Writings, and as if he wanted to set the conversation on a new course after it had become rather unproductive and unedifying, he

asked kindly:

“Simon, what does the fisherman do before he goes to the market with the day’s catch?”

The disciple thought for a few moments and answered somewhat hesitatingly:

“Well, of course, Master, he chooses the best fish. No one would buy the others.”

Jesus smiled and asked another question:

“And the potter? What does he do when he wants to make a piece?”

“Obviously, Lord,” replied the fisherman, intrigued, “he molds the clay and gives it the form he wants.”

With a kind-hearted and piercing look, the Heavenly Friend pressed the matter:

“And what does the carpenter do to accomplish the project he proposes?”

Simon answered very simply without hesitating:

“He planes the wood and then uses the adz, the saw, the hammer and the chisel; otherwise, he could not shape the unformed piece.”

Jesus didn’t say anything for a few moments, and then explained:

“This may also be said of the home. The home is the first school and temple of the soul. The home is the true exporter of individuals for

community life. If the merchant selects his merchandise, if the shipbuilder cannot build a boat without shaping the wood according to plan, how can one hope for a safe and peaceful community unless the home becomes a better place? World peace begins under the roof that

shelters us. If we can’t learn to live in peace within four walls, how can nations expect to coexist in harmony? If we can’t love the brother or sister right next to us, and who is involved with us in our daily struggle, how can we revere the Eternal Father who seems so far away?”

Jesus glanced around the humble room, paused briefly and continued:

“Peter, we need to shine a new light for all who might seek our fraternal assistance. In your house, the table is the place for your bread. On it you receive from the Lord the food you need each day. Around it, why not plant the seeds of happiness and peace in conversation and thought? The Father, who, by way of the soil,

provides wheat for our storehouse, sends us light by way of Heaven. Just as sunlight is the diffusion of the rays that comprise it, abundance begins with the grain of seed. That is why the Gospel did not begin amongst the crowds, but rather in the simple abode of shepherds and animals.”

Simon Peter gazed at the Master with humble, lucid eyes, and since he could not find the right words to explain himself, he murmured meekly:

“Master, may it be as you desire.”

Then, inviting the disciple’s family to join him for an edifying talk and uplifting meditation, Jesus unrolled the writings of wisdom and

started the world’s first Christian home worship service.

From The book "Jesus In The Home" psychographed by Francisco Cândido Xavier - By The spirit Neio Lucio