1. Awakening to Divine Truth: John the Baptist represents the beginning of spiritual awareness, preparing us for deeper truths. Baptism with water signifies the cleansing of our thoughts and emotions, making way for divine wisdom and love.
2. Conscious Letting Go and Inner Purification: Engage in deep self-reflection to recognize and release negative patterns, allowing the continuous flow of divine light to renew and transform you.

Celebration Practices:
- Meditation and Reflection: Participate in conscious meditation and journaling to focus on inner cleansing and spiritual growth. Embody the spirit of renewal and support within your daily life.
- Rituals and Ceremonies: Incorporate water rituals and candle lighting into your practices to symbolize spiritual purification and the light of divine presence.

Let us embrace this sacred time to deepen our connection with the divine, purify our inner selves, and prepare to receive the transformative power of divine love and wisdom. May the Feast of St. John the Baptist inspire you towards greater spiritual enlightenment and renewal. Join us in this journey of awakening and purification!

1. Despertar para a Verdade Divina: João Batista representa o início da consciência espiritual, preparando-nos para verdades mais profundas. O batismo com água significa a limpeza dos nossos pensamentos e emoções, abrindo caminho para a sabedoria e o amor divinos.

2. Abandono Consciente e Purificação Interior: Envolva-se em profunda autorreflexão para reconhecer e liberar padrões negativos, permitindo que o fluxo contínuo de luz divina o renove e transforme.

Práticas de celebração:

- Meditação e Reflexão: Participe de meditação consciente e registro no diário para focar na limpeza interior e no crescimento espiritual. Incorpore o espírito de renovação e apoio em sua vida diária.

- Rituais e Cerimônias: Incorpore rituais de água e iluminação de velas em suas práticas para simbolizar a purificação espiritual e a luz da presença divina.

Vamos abraçar este momento sagrado para aprofundar a nossa conexão com o divino, purificar o nosso eu interior e preparar-nos para receber o poder transformador do amor e da sabedoria divinos. Que a Festa de São João Batista o inspire para uma maior iluminação e renovação espiritual. Junte-se a nós nesta jornada de despertar e purificação!

Why do you call me, “Lord, Lord,” and do not do the things which I say?
Everyone who comes to me, and hears my words, and does them, I will show you who he is like.
He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock. When a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it was founded on the rock.
But he who hears, and does not do, is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.
— Luke 6:46–49

In this passage, the teachings of Jesus about building a strong foundation resonate deeply with the mystical emphasis on the importance of living a life aligned with divine truths.

Mystics teach that true faith is not merely about hearing or knowing divine truths but about living them. To call Jesus “Lord” and not follow His teachings is to lack the substance of true faith. Genuine spirituality requires that we integrate divine wisdom into our daily actions.

The human who digs deep and lays his foundation on the rock represents someone who seeks to understand the deeper truths of divine wisdom and applies them to their life. In mystical terms, this rock signifies the Lord’s divine truth and love. By grounding ourselves in these principles, we build a spiritual life that can withstand trials and temptations, symbolized by the flood and stream.
The flood and stream represent the challenges and temptations we face in life. According to mystics, these are the forces that test our spiritual foundation. When our life is built on the solid foundation of divine truths, we remain steadfast and unshaken.
Building a house on the earth without a foundation symbolizes a superficial faith that is not rooted in genuine understanding or practice. This aligns with the mystical idea that faith without charity—faith that does not manifest in good works and love—is empty and unsustainable. When such a life faces difficulties, it quickly collapses, highlighting the importance of a strong spiritual foundation.