Eric Stanislas
In August 1863, during a meeting of the Spiritist Society of Paris, a spirit named Eric Stanislas spontaneously communicated through a medium. He explained that he had previously been an unhappy, wandering spirit, but had recently begun improving through contact with Spiritist gatherings and the influence of sincere, charitable people.
The medium’s hand begins writing...
Eric StanislasHow much happiness we spirits feel when we witness the sincere emotions flowing between kind and loving hearts.
Eric StanislasBeautiful principles that open a path of salvation for everything that lives and breathes, both physically and spiritually...
Eric StanislasMay your beneficial influence spread widely across the Earth and throughout the spirit world.
Eric StanislasDear friends, what words could possibly express the joy felt by your brothers and sisters beyond the grave when we see the selfless affection uniting all of you?
Eric StanislasAh, brothers... your doctrine will spread immense good and deep conviction among humanity.
Eric StanislasAnd what a harvest of blessings you yourselves will one day receive because of the good you are accomplishing.
Eric StanislasI have remained among you throughout this entire evening.
Eric StanislasI listened.
Eric StanislasI understood.
Eric StanislasAnd now I too will be able to fulfill my duty by instructing imperfect spirits in the next life.
Eric StanislasListen carefully.
Eric StanislasI was once far from happy.
Eric StanislasLost within the immensity of infinity, my suffering became even more painful because I could not clearly understand its cause.
Eric StanislasThanks be to God...
Eric StanislasIn His goodness, He allowed me to enter this sanctuary, a place where wicked spirits cannot come without consequences.
Eric StanislasHow grateful I am to you, my friends.
Eric StanislasHow much strength I have gained from being among you.
Eric StanislasKeep meeting together often...
Eric StanislasYou who are united by hope and charity.
Eric StanislasYou cannot imagine how much good is produced through your sincere and serious gatherings.
Eric StanislasSpirits who still have much to learn...
Eric StanislasSpirits who remained voluntarily idle, inactive, and forgetful of their duties...
Eric StanislasSuch spirits may sometimes be brought among you, whether by chance or through spiritual guidance.
Eric StanislasSuddenly struck by a powerful inner shock, they may begin reflecting upon themselves.
Eric StanislasAnd this happens often.
Eric StanislasThey begin seeing their true condition.
Eric StanislasThey begin understanding the goal they must reach.
Eric StanislasAnd strengthened by the example you provide, many seek the means to free themselves from their painful condition.
Eric StanislasI am very happy to speak on behalf of those suffering spirits.
Eric StanislasBecause I am speaking to people with compassionate hearts.
Eric StanislasAnd I know I will not be rejected by you.
Eric StanislasOnce again, generous friends...
Eric StanislasAllow me to express my personal gratitude, along with the gratitude of all your friends in the spirit world.
Eric StanislasYou have done immense good for us...
Eric StanislasPerhaps without even realizing how much.
After Eric Stanislas finished speaking, the Mediums’ Guide added an explanation concerning his spiritual condition.
Mediums’ GuideMy children, the spirit who has just communicated with you was unhappy for a very long time because he remained on a wrong path.
Mediums’ GuideBut he has now recognized his mistakes.
Mediums’ GuideHe sincerely repented of his wrongdoing.
Mediums’ GuideAnd at last he turned back toward God, from whom he had previously turned away.
Mediums’ GuideHis condition is not yet completely happy...
Mediums’ GuideBut he now aspires toward happiness.
Mediums’ GuideAnd because of that, he no longer suffers as before.
Mediums’ GuideHe is now permitted to come listen to the teachings given to you by your spirit-friends.
Mediums’ GuideSoon he will also be allowed to enter a lower spiritual level where he will instruct and assist other spirits who, like himself, once violated God's laws.
Mediums’ GuideThis service is the reparation now required of him.
Mediums’ GuideThrough this work, he will gradually earn happiness...
Mediums’ GuideBecause he now truly desires to become better.