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As conflict continues to mount throughout our globe, we take a moment to celebrate all the light that continues to shine on us. Remain positive this month and take time to remember your spiritual essence!
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In this edition of The Spiritist Radar,
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- we celebrate Camille Flammarion;
- get excited about the movie "Nosso Lar 2," the sequel to Astral City;
- offer six new resources to read, watch, or listen to; and
- highlight key events this year so you plan accordingly.
Read it in order, or jump ahead to the section you want. Your radar, your choice -- and plenty of content to help you uplift your thoughts and hearts during February!
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QUICK NEWS
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Remembering Camille Flammarion
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Watch the presentations on this
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The British Union of Spiritist Societies (BUSS) is hosting a series of monthly talks to honor Camille Flammarion, one of the earliest exponents of Spiritism. The first installment brings French Spiritist researcher Charles Kempf shedding light on Flammarion's life.
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Nosso Lar 2: The Messengers Premiers in Brazilian Cinemas
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The long-awaited sequel to "Astral City: A Spiritual Journey" premiered in Brazilian movie theaters in January and reached over 1 million spectators already. English speakers everywhere are crossing their fingers an English version will still reach us in 2024. Stay tuned!
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EVENTS
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Spirituality and Psychiatry in the UK
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The British Spiritist Medical Association (BSMA) invites you to join them online on Saturday, 10th February at 2 pm (UK/London), when Dr. Andrew Powell will join them for a free workshop on “Spirituality and Psychiatry in the UK.”
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Bring your comments and questions for this interactive event.
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Spiritist Federation of Florida Conference
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Registration for the 13th Spiritist Federation of Florida Conference in Orlando on April 6-7 is now open. This year’s topic: Jesus in Our Days.
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ALSO COMING UP:
- Feb 10: In-person Healing Course with Syliva Gibbons in the Charminster Spiritualist Church in Bournemouth, UK. (Registration: +44 795 028 5036 - WhatsApp ok)
- May 25-27: 10th Annual Spiritist Youth Retreat in Connecticut, USA.
- June 30: SPIRITISMx 2024: "All We Need Is Love" in Oxford, UK.
- September 21: 18th US Spiritist Symposium, in Massachusetts, USA.
- October 12-13: The Spiritist Conference of Georgia, in Georgia, USA.
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Do you know of an event our readers would be interested in? Let us know!
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THE SPIRITIST TIME MACHINE
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Selected Tidbits of #SpiritualHistory for This Month
- February 5, 1876: Famous psychic researcher William Osley obtained paraffin moldings of the hands and feet of materialized Spirits In Manchester, England, which caused sensational news.
- February 6, 1832: Amélie Gabrielle Boudet marries Hippolyte Léon Denizard Rivail In Paris, France. Rivail would later become the Codifier of Spiritism under the pseudonym Allan Kardec.
- February 6, 1843: Frederic William Henry Myers, English poet, classical scholar, and one of the founders of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR), was born in Keswick, England. Myers made significant contributions to the scientific study of paranormal and psychic phenomena.
- February 9, 1939: The spirit Emmanuel, who experienced a former incarnational as an ancient Roman senator and philosopher, finishes writing the Spiritist bestseller "Two Thousand Years Ago" through the medium Francisco Xavier. The book provides a unique spiritual perspective on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
- February 12, 1809: Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the USA, was born in Larue County, KY. He held mediumship sessions at the White House with medium Nettie Colburn.
- February 15, 1926: Gabriel Delanne, a notable French spiritist, psychical researcher, writer, and engineer, discarnates in Paris, France. Delanne's work aimed to bridge the gap between spirituality and science, advocating for a more scientific examination of paranormal and psychic phenomena.
- February 19, 1822: The nun Joana Angélica de Jesus, a martyr of Brazilian independence and former incarnation of the spirit author Joanna de Ângelis, discarnates in Salvador, Brazil.
- February 20, 1822: The Society for Psychical Research is founded in London, England. This organization has played a crucial role in the development of parapsychology and its scientific exploration, serving as a reputable and scholarly resource for those interested in the human mind and consciousness.
- February 26, 1802: Victor Hugo, French writer and dedicated Spiritist, is born in Besançon, France. Hugo continues to write, having authored a number of books through the mediumship of Divaldo Franco and Zilda Gama.
- February 26, 1842: Camille Flammarion, French astronomer, author, and early exponent of Spiritism, was born in Val-de-Meuse, France. His work helped popularize spiritism in France and contributed to the broader understanding of the movement.
- February 27, 1949: The renowned Spiritist medium Divaldo Franco psychographed his first spirit message on this day. The spirit Marco Prisco was the author.
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