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What is the color of wind?

"People Only See What

They Are Prepared To See"

Zen Koan

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quotes From Arthur Findlay's Book

"The Rock Of Truth."

"…The following is one of the most vivid pen pictures of what really happens at death,

and of humanity's failure to grasp its true meaning. Who wrote it I know not, but I give it as I found it:

As the faint dawn crept upwards, grey and dim,

He saw her move across the past to him-

Her eyes as they had looked in long-gone years,

Tender with love, and soft with thoughts of tears,

Her hands, outstretched as if in wonderment,

Nestled in his, and rested there, content.

'Dear wife,' he whispered, 'what glad dream is this?

I feel your clasp-your long remembered kiss

Touches my lips, as when you used to creep

Into my heart; and yet, this is not sleep-

Is it some vision, that with night will fly?'

'Nay, dear,' she answered; 'it is really I.'

'Dear heart, it is you I know,

But I knew not the dead could meet us so.

Bodies as we are,--see, how like we stand!'

'Like,' she replied, 'in form, and face, and hand.'

Silent awhile, he held her to his breast,

As if afraid to try the further test-

Then speaking quickly, 'Must you go away?'

'Husband,' she murmured, 'neither night nor day!'

Close to her then she drew his head,

Trembling, 'I do not understand,' he said.

'I thought the spirit world was far apart…'

'Nay,' she replied, 'it is not now, dear heart!

Quick, hold fast my hand, lean on me…so…

Cling to me, dear, 'tis but a step to go!'

The white-faced watchers rose beside the bed;

'Shut out the day,' they sighed, 'our friend is dead.'

Such is a description in poetic words of what is happening thousands of times every day. Is It not time

that everyone should wake up and try to grasp the true meaning of death, so that it can be looked upon

as a friend and not as an enemy? Only Spiritualists can teach the lesson. Only Spiritualism can save the

world from blank materialism.

Only Spiritualism will unite mankind in one religion, a religion that can be accepted by the Hindu or the

Mohammedan, by the Buddhist and the Christian. Spiritualism could make the world one great

Family, could make all men brothers, and could make all men free. Some day all such labels as

Christian, Moslem, Hindu and Buddhist will disappear, and then there will be no need for the label

Spiritualist…."

Inspirational Thoughts To Our Pastor

Infinite Spirit

Infinite Spirit we ask you to bless

Each one of us here,

And those we hold dear.

As we travel along, be at our side

With Infinite Love, our Protector, and Guide.

The road goes along as up-hill or dip

Sometimes we're upright, sometimes we slip

But we know there is choice,

As we travel this road,

so we ask for assistance

To lighten the load.

And, we in turn will help those we meet,

Who are traveling along their own lifetime street.

In this manner the circle is whole

As we strive toward the ultimate goal.

Earth's journey is planned for the perfection of Soul.

Amen.

Still Me

I am free---free of the body that held me to the earth-

But I am still me—just free

The “me” you knew, to be whatever I was to you—

I still am—just in another form

Unseen by you, perhaps, but still me.

Yesterday I was with you;

Today, still there, the same, but different—

I can still see you, hear you, touch you—

You may only sense my presence, my touch, my love

But know it’s all real—I am there,

In time, I will be off to pursue new things to me—but,

A thought from you, will bring me right back to your side.

Canton Spiritualist Church greeting

It is our hope that in the sanctity of this sanctuary you will find the inner peace that will sustain you in the days to come. It is your own little island retreat to refresh and nurture your Spirit, a place to feel at home with your Higher Self. A place like no other where you are safe, secure, content and among kindred Spirits.

A FRIEND

There is a place within my heart that few have ever been

It lies so deep within it, it’s rarely ever seen.

But its treasure-trove is rich with fond mem’ries and dreams

Of things we’ve shared over the years,

That make rainbows and sparkling streams.

A spot so fair no one would dare cross its portals by chance

For only those, like the purest rose, are invited to the dance.

Friendship is such a treasure it needs a special place

To nurture and grow with that amazing love, that shines upon its face.

I want you to know wherever we go, however the road may bend

One of the dearest things in my life, is to know you and call you My Friend.

Perhaps by now you’ve figured it out

You reside in that place, without a doubt.

For Betty

March 2007

Rev. Patricia A. Bertucci A. Bertucci, & a Spirit Guide

Church services will start on September 20, 2009