Gospel At Home

What is it?

The Gospel at Home is a gathering with family and/or friends, carried out with great simplicity, where The Gospel According to Spiritism is mainly used, opened at random to read a passage and reflect on its meaning in everyday life and in the conscience of those participating in this home meeting.

Each participant shares their point of view, reflecting on the moral values and the message they understood from the reading.

There is a well-known expression: “A family that prays together stays together.” Therefore, maintaining moments with family where we educate our souls is essential to cultivating inner peace.

There is no greater gift to share with family and friends than moments of spirituality—our ideals are what truly define us.

Practicing the Gospel at Home is very simple, and its benefits are countless. We only need to set a specific time and day to do it, renewing our strength and love within our homes.

We must remember that our thoughts, when focused on daily problems, create ideoplasms that often contaminate the environment in which we live. Internal conflicts, desires, and challenges are externalized within our families. This is yet another reason to practice the Gospel at Home…

What is the Purpose of the Gospel at Home?

The Gospel at Home aims to keep families united through the study of The Gospel According to Spiritism, reconnecting us with Christ’s values, strengthening family bonds, and reminding us that we are all Spirits in a state of evolution.

The Gospel at Home reminds us of the importance of family togetherness, which is often scarce nowadays, and helps us remember that we are not just a body—we are also a soul.

By dedicating time to practicing the Gospel at Home, we will experience the benefits of bringing peace and harmony to our families and ourselves, something much needed in nowadays.

How to Practice the Gospel at Home? (Step by Step)

How to Practice the Gospel at Home

The Gospel at Home is a simple and peaceful moment of prayer, study, and reflection that helps bring the teachings of Jesus into family life. The following steps can help make this practice organized, meaningful, and consistent:

Choose a Day and Time: Select a day and time during the week when most family members can participate. Try to maintain the same schedule each week, creating consistency and supporting the spiritual preparation and assistance connected with the meeting.
Prepare the Water: Place a bottle or container of water on the table to be magnetized (fluidified) during the meeting. Prepare small cups so the water can be shared among the participants at the end.
Begin with a Prayer: Start with a simple, sincere, and spontaneous prayer. Speak from the heart, remembering that genuine feelings are more important than elaborate words. Avoid memorized or excessively long prayers.
Read an Inspirational Message: Read a short passage from a complementary Spiritist book to help create an atmosphere of reflection and spiritual harmony.
Study The Gospel According to Spiritism: Read a passage from The Gospel According to Spiritism. The book may be studied methodically and sequentially or opened at random for the meeting.
Reflect and Share: Invite everyone to briefly share what they understood from the reading. Focus especially on the moral teachings of Jesus and how they can be applied in everyday life. Someone with greater familiarity with Spiritist teachings may guide the conversation while encouraging everyone—including children and those with less doctrinal knowledge—to participate naturally.
Offer Positive Vibrations and Prayers: Direct thoughts of peace, love, healing, and hope toward the home and everyone participating. Extend these vibrations to relatives, friends, those who are suffering, and anyone in need of spiritual assistance.
Close with a Prayer: Conclude with a sincere prayer of gratitude, asking for peace, protection, strength, and inspiration to put the teachings studied into practice throughout the week.
Share the Magnetized Water: At the end of the meeting, peacefully share the magnetized (fluidified) water among the participants.
Keep the Gospel alive throughout the week. The meeting does not end with the closing prayer. Seek to preserve the atmosphere of peace created during the study by practicing patience, forgiveness, kindness, charity, and mutual understanding in daily family life.

The purpose of the Gospel at Home is not simply to read the Gospel, but to gradually bring the Gospel into the home through our thoughts, words, and actions.

Why is the Gospel at Home important for individuals and families?

In an increasingly fast-paced world, where life transforms rapidly, it is important to have moments that serve as true oases, allowing us to clear our thoughts and find tranquility. The Gospel at Home is precisely this—a space in our routine where we can connect with the Divine through reflection and prayer, calming our minds and easing the burdens of daily life.

The Gospel at Home brings together family members and friends with the same fundamental need—to pause for a moment and establish contact with our inner world and with Jesus, who resides within us all.

Practicing the Gospel at Home is as essential as exercising or drinking water. Working on our personal and family improvement brings overall peace and calm, benefiting us both spiritually and physically.

Furthermore, in The Gospel According to Spiritism, Chapter XXVII, titled Ask and You Shall Receive, Kardec speaks about the Effectiveness of Prayer.

How often should I practice the Gospel at Home?

The Gospel at Home should be practiced at least once a week. If the family desires, they can meet more than once weekly.

Discipline is crucial and a superior value in character development. Setting a specific day and time each week helps ensure the practice is maintained and not replaced by other commitments.

Start with one day per week. If you and your family feel the need, increase the frequency while maintaining discipline. It is important to remember that the Gospel at Home should always be conducted on the same chosen day and time, without changes.

Just as we have commitments, spiritual mentors also have their own activities. They respect schedules, and by maintaining consistency, they can offer their support more effectively.

How long should it be?

The study of the Gospel at Home can last between 40 to 50 minutes (approximately). Sometimes, an excessively long session can become monotonous and tiring… It is much better to use less time and make it productive so that everyone can enjoy the experience that the Gospel at Home provides rather than extending the time and making it unproductive.

However, if necessary for your family at a certain moment, the study of the Gospel can be extended a little to praise, give thanks, and pray for a particular situation or family need.

Please note that in some households, family gatherings tend to differ, and often, when this happens during the Gospel study, the discussion may drift into unrelated topics, causing delays and failure to adhere to the designated schedule. Be mindful to avoid such situations.

Also, understand that the friendly spirits who support our homes have other commitments as well. If the family’s thoughts and vibrations stray too far into other topics, these spiritual friends may end their participation for that day and continue with their other duties.

Can children participate in the Gospel at Home?

Yes! Children should be encouraged to participate in the Gospel at Home. They can say an opening prayer and share their thoughts on the reading. It is fundamental that they have the same opportunity to engage as adults.

Allowing children to be involved helps them develop spiritually from a young age and strengthens family bonds. Keep the practice light and engaging so they remain interested and feel included.