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.

The Gospel at Home serves to:

✔ Bring the family together in the name of Christ’s teachings.

✔ Reflect on Jesus’ teachings and how they apply to our daily lives.

✔ Help attune ourselves to good spirits, harmonizing our home.

✔ Remind us of our spiritual commitment and the effort to practice it.

✔ Give thanks for God’s blessings, each in their own way.

✔ And much more…

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

1️⃣ Choose a day and time during the week when most family members can be present. Be consistent with this schedule to facilitate spiritual assistance.

2️⃣ Place a bottle of water on the table so it can be magnetized by the spiritual mentors during the meeting. Prepare small cups to share the water at the end of this moment of prayer.

3️⃣ Begin with a simple and spontaneous prayer, where feelings matter more than words. Avoid memorized or excessively long prayers.

4️⃣ Read a short message from a complementary Spiritist book.

5️⃣ Read methodically and sequentially or open at random The Gospel According to Spiritism.

6️⃣ Make brief comments on what was read, always seeking the essence of Jesus’ teachings and how to apply them in daily life. The meeting can be led by the head of the household or someone with more doctrinal knowledge, who should encourage everyone’s participation and make the lessons accessible to those with less understanding.

7️⃣ Send positive vibrations (irradiations) to the home where the Gospel is being studied, to the participants, their relatives, friends, and others in need.

8️⃣ Say a closing prayer.

9️⃣ Share the magnetized (fluidified) water.

✔ That’s it! Follow these steps to hold the Gospel at Home, and your house will surely be blessed. Maintain the vibrations of peace in the following days—this will help sustain the positive energy generated by the study of Jesus’ teachings.

The Gospel at Home is a very simple and easy practice to carry out. Here are a few key considerations:

Choose a specific time and day of the week when most family members can participate.
Have a copy of The Gospel According to Spiritism or any other Spiritist book that aids in reading and subsequent reflections.
Encourage everyone participating to share their thoughts on the reading, as all contributions are valuable.
Be mindful not to monopolize the conversation.

If children are participating, they can offer an opening prayer and share their comments as well. It is crucial that they have the same opportunity to engage as adults.

Keep the Gospel at Home dynamic, simple, instructive, and even enjoyable!

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.

The practice of the Gospel at Home is very easy to carry out, and its benefits are numerous. To highlight a few:

• The Gospel at Home strengthens and harmonizes the family.

• The Gospel at Home fosters discipline, which is a virtue of higher spirituality.

• When practicing the Gospel at Home, we feel a sense of mental calm, and inner peace becomes more perceptible.

• The Gospel at Home brings clarity to the challenges of our current existence.

• It aligns us with spiritual mentors.