PRAYER FOR BEGINNING THE SESSION

We implore Thee, O God the All-powerful,

To send us good spirits to help us,

And to keep away any spirits that may lead us into error.

Give us the necessary light to distinguish Truth from falsehood.

Keep away wicked spirits,

Whether incarnate or disincarnate,

That might try to cause dissension among us

And turn us away from charity and the love of our neighbors.

If any such spirits try to disturb our meeting,

Do not let them have access to our hearts.

Good spirits

Who see fit to come and teach us,

Make us yield to your direction.

Turn us away from all selfish, proud, jealous, and envious thoughts.

Inspire in us tolerance and good will toward our fellow human beings—

Present or absent, friend or enemy.

Finally, help us to acknowledge your uplifting Presence

In the feelings that hearten our souls.

O God,

Give the mediums who have been charged with the responsibility of higher teachings

An awareness of their high commission.

Give them a sense of the seriousness of their task

So that they can undertake it with the necessary fervor and introspection.

If, in our session,

There are individuals motivated by feelings other than goodwill,

Open their eyes to the light and forgive them,

As we forgive them, for any bad disposition they may display.

We ask especially for our special Guide, Saint John the Baptist,

To help us and watch over us.

Amen 🙏