Today (30) it has been exactly 20 years since the death of Chico Xavier, a spiritualist leader and medium who psychographed some 459 works and sold more than 50 million books – without receiving a single cent for them, as he said the works did not belong to him, but to the spirits. Now, what we are left with is the certainty that, one day, the personification of kindness, charity and love of neighbor lived among us.
Who was Chico Saverio?
On April 2, 1910, Francisco Cândido Xavier – or simply Chico Xavier – was born in the city of Leopoldo (MG). Over a period of 60 years, he wrote over 490 books and several thousand letters claiming to use a process known as psychography. The books written by Chico cover a variety of topics such as religion, philosophy, historical novels and novels, Portuguese literature, poetry and science, as well as thousands of letters intended to comfort the families of those who died during his sessions. His books have sold over 50 million copies and the proceeds went entirely to charity.
Chico had Emmanuel as his spiritual guide, who, according to him, lived in ancient Rome as senator Publio Lentulo, reincarnated in Spain as Father Damien, and then as a professor at the Sorbonne, at the University of Paris. Through his mediumship, Chico Xavier was an important representative of spiritism. He spent his life modestly, receiving numerous honors and honors, being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1981 and 1982.
Chico helped establish the Spiritual Doctrine in Brazil
His appearances in the programs TV shows in the late 1960s and early 1970s helped establish spiritism as a major doctrine in Brazil, with over 5 million followers. Despite his health problems, he continued to work until his death at Uberaba. In 2010, a film biography titled “Chico Xavier” was released in Brazil and was a box office success.
Death of Chico Xavier and the World Cup
On June 30, 2002 Chico Xavier passed away at the age of 92. However, the date brought another important event: that Sunday Brazil won the World Cup for the fifth time, in Japan. The most curious fact is that he has always said that he wanted to die on a day when Brazil was very happy. No sooner said than done.
Notable quotes by Chico Xavier
“To others I give the right to be as I am, I give myself the duty to be better every day”.
“The way you treat animals reveals what’s in your heart.”
“Even if we don’t know exactly what to ask of the Father, if there is love in our heart, we will also receive what we don’t ask for.”
“It is absolutely useless to pray to God and continue to hurt others.”
“It is not gold or titles that magnify man, but his intimate renewal, in the acquisition of the higher life”.
“The word of kindness is a seed of sympathy.”
“One of the greatest pleasures granted to man on Earth is to find hearts that sympathize with his.”
“Happy or not, the law of life is to always go ahead with your head held high.”
Source: Terra
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