The Evangelho no Lar is a simple meeting where the family gathers once a week to read and comment on the moral teachings of Jesus in the light of Spiritism. It is not a mediumistic session or a complicated ceremony: it is a moment of study, prayer, and harmony inside the home.
This guide shows what the Evangelho no Lar is, why to do it, the step by step script of the meeting, the role of fluidified water, and the most common questions about day, time, and duration.
What is the Evangelho no Lar
The Evangelho no Lar is a weekly family meeting based on the book The Gospel According to Spiritism, codified by Allan Kardec in 1864. The family reads a passage of the work, comments on the teaching, and applies it to daily life.
The practice is not a mediumistic meeting. There is no spirit incorporation, spiritual pass, or disobsession ritual work. It is a moral study, done with simplicity and sincerity, open to all who live in or visit the house.
According to the doctrine, this weekly habit fulfills three main functions:
- Unite the family around a purpose of peace and inner reform.
- Harmonize the environment, forming what Spiritists call the magnetic defenses of the home.
- Attract the assistance of good Spirits, who approach where there is prayer and good will.
You can find the description of the work that serves as the basis for the worship in the entry about The Gospel According to Spiritism, the third of the basic works of Kardec's codification.
Why do the Evangelho no Lar
The greatest value of Gospel at Home lies in constancy. A family that sits together every week, even for half an hour, creates a rhythm of balance that carries them through the most difficult days. It is an encounter with Christ and with one's own affections.
In the spiritual plane, the doctrine teaches that thoughts of peace and fraternity renew the atmosphere of the home. Where there is sincere prayer, the benevolent Spirits find an open door to support the family.
An important caution is needed. Gospel at Home is not a magic formula and does not promise to solve problems automatically. It strengthens those who practice it, but walks alongside each person's effort and never dispenses with reason or common sense. The basis of this view is in the study of the doctrine itself, as we explain in the article what is Spiritism.
How to do Gospel at Home step by step
The script is simple and you can adapt it to your home. These steps follow the model shared by the spiritist federations, such as in the FEESP script:
- Prepare the environment. Choose a clean and quiet space. A white tablecloth, flowers, and statues are welcome, but not mandatory. Soft music at a low volume helps with concentration.
- Gather the participants. Call everyone who wants to join, including children, who can and should participate. If you live alone, hold the meeting by yourself.
- Place the water. Leave a pitcher or a glass of clean water on the table to be fluidified during the meeting.
- Say the opening prayer. A short, sincere, and spontaneous prayer opens the work. Many families use the Our Father.
- Read and comment. Read aloud one or two items from The Gospel According to Spiritism, following the order of the book. Then, each person comments in a few words on how to apply that to life.
- Radiate good vibrations. In silence, send thoughts of health, peace, and fraternity for the family, for friends, for enemies, and for all of Humanity.
- End with the final prayer. A brief prayer of gratitude to God, to Jesus, and to the good Spirits closes the meeting.
The prayer of the Gospel at Home does not need to be beautiful or rehearsed. A sincere heart is worth more than an embellished word. Speak as if talking to someone you love, and let the silence also pray for you.
The fluidified water in the meeting
The fluidified water is the common water left on the table to receive the beneficial fluids from the Spirits and from the group prayer. The doctrine describes fluidification in three forms: magnetic, when it comes from human thought itself; spiritual, when it comes from the Spirits; and mixed, when it joins the two.
After the meeting, the family usually drinks this water throughout the week as support for balance and serenity. It is an auxiliary resource, present in the tradition of the FEB and in many homes, although not all treat it as a mandatory part of the worship.
Here comes the most important warning of the article. Fluidified water is not medicine and does not replace medical treatment. It supports the emotional and spiritual side, but those who are ill must maintain health follow-up. Spiritism adds to professional care, it never takes its place.
Day, time, and how long it lasts
The golden rule is to have a fixed day and time during the week. Consistency is what gives strength to the practice, more than the choice itself. Many families prefer the evening, when the house quiets down, but early morning also works well.
Regarding frequency and duration, keep these points in mind:
- Frequency: once a week is the standard. In delicate phases, some houses do it more frequently.
- Duration: about 30 minutes. The consensus is not to extend it so as not to tire anyone, especially the children.
- If someone is missing: the meeting happens the same way. Just one person is enough to keep the worship alive.
If you need to change the time, change it and fix the new one. The important thing is not to let the practice get lost in the middle of busy weeks. To deepen the doctrinal study that gives meaning to all this, it is worth knowing the mediumistic work of Chico Xavier.
Frequently asked questions
What is Evangelho no Lar?
It is a family and weekly meeting where The Gospel According to Spiritism, by Allan Kardec, is read and commented on. It is not a mediumistic session, but rather a simple moral study, with prayer and good vibrations. The goal is to unite the family, harmonize the environment, and promote the inner reform of each participant.
Can I do Evangelho no Lar alone?
Yes. The meeting can be done by a single person, with the same value. Just reserve the fixed day and time, say the prayer, read a passage from Kardec's work, reflect, and end with gratitude. Living alone does not prevent anyone from keeping the practice of the Gospel alive at home.
What is the best day and time to do it?
There is no right day: the best is the one you can maintain every week. Constancy matters more than the choice. Many families prefer the evening, when the house calms down. If you need to reschedule, reschedule and fix the new time, without letting the practice get lost.
How does fluidified water work?
It is the clean water left on the table during the meeting to receive the fluids of prayer and the good Spirits. The family drinks this water throughout the week as support for balance. It is an auxiliary resource and not a medicine, therefore it never replaces the medical treatment of those who are sick.
How long does the meeting last?
On average 30 minutes. The idea is for it to be a brief and serene meeting, without dragging on. Very long meetings tire the participants, especially the children, and distance the lightness that the practice calls for. Half an hour of reading, prayer, and reflection is sufficient to fulfill the purpose of the worship.
Where to find The Gospel According to Spiritism
At Joia Mística Laroyê, you find the support to start and maintain your Gospel at Home:
- The Gospel According to Spiritism: the book that serves as the basis for every meeting
- Works by Allan Kardec: The Spirits' Book and other titles of the codification
- Moringas and cups: for the fluidified water on the table
- White candles: for moments of prayer and concentration
- Soft incense: to harmonize the environment of the meeting
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References
- Wikipedia: entry on The Gospel According to Spiritism
- FEESP (Spiritist Federation of the State of São Paulo): guide for performing the Gospel at Home
