Editorial

Dear reader,

In times marked by collective anxiety, intolerance, and immediacy, speaking of faith has become more than a religious topic; it’s a human necessity. Recalling Paul of Tarsus in his letter to the Hebrews: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things seen.” And as Emmanuel says, “it is reaching the possibility of no longer saying: I believe, but affirming: I know.”

Spiritist faith is not based on dogmas; it is rational faith, built through reflection, moral experience, and understanding of the spiritual laws that govern life. It is not seen as passive submission, but rather as an active and engaged understanding. Deeply linked to personal responsibility, it does not wait; it relies on the daily and uninterrupted effort of inner transformation, as Christ’s teaching says: “Do your part, and heaven will help you.” In this case, heaven should be understood as all the help that strengthens and connects us with the Father.

Faith in the Doctrine encourages questioning and self-knowledge. Spiritism does not imprison thought in fears, distancing man from reason; it teaches that faith should liberate and illuminate consciences. In times when beliefs are used to divide, the Spiritist faith offers the proposal to bring people closer, console, unite, and transform. It not only comforts in challenging moments but inspires human beings to become better each day.