Mesa Blanca: Whispering Altar

Mesa Blanca:

Whispering Altar

FLORENCIO GUEVARA

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Dear Madam/Sir:

Enclosed is the manuscript and accompanying paperwork for Mesa Blanca. This project’s publication has been my primary goal for quite some time. It is the vehicle I wish to use to reach second and third generation Hispanic brethren who are either bilingual or English-speaking only. This group has long been neglected when it comes to understanding the deep-seated roots of spiritism which are indelibly carved into our cultural makeup.

Too often I have conversed with this group and observed that, because of language issues with Spanish or Portuguese, they are prone to stand on the sidelines of the spiritual movement within the community. Often feeling as if this heritage is a foreign part of a past that has contributed to their elders having been ostracized, they hesitate to partake in this cord of strength that holds the Hispanic identity together.

For this reason, I have initiated this step toward the English-speaking Hispanics as well as all other Anglo members of American society. Not only will this serve to provide a clearer picture of what spiritism is, but it will serve as a balanced meeting between generations of mediums that are waiting in the wings for proper development. The elder mediums have little time left to provide the lessons.

Enjoy the book, which is short and to the point. This is my first manuscript I submit and I’m open to all suggestions and help you can afford me in my effort to reach out to the public.

Sincerely yours,

Florencio Guevara

Or guevarafreddie@hotmail.com September, 2014

CONTENTS

Preface

Description of Intended Market

Competing Titles

Author’s Background and Credentials

Book 1

The Battlefield

Preparing for a Mesa Blanca

The Prayers

The Arrival of the Quadrants

The Misa Continues . . .

The Aftermath

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble...!

Trinkets and Beads . . .

Opening the Gates

Some Examples of Spirits Working

Correct Mediumnistic Actions

Tidbits to Remember . . . and Forget!

Pennies, Pesos, and Piggy Banks...

Recipes from the Quadrant’s Pantry

Tomorrow’s News Tonight

The Dangers of Translations

Thoughts and Prayers

Demons and Devices

About the Book

Book 2

Dedication . . .

A Cave Of Your Own

Short Circuits And Flying Sparks

African Madamas: Salt Of The Middle Passage

Lifting Darkness And Spiritual Classrooms

Coexisting With The Enemy

Etiquette In The Misas

Fool’s Gold

The Caves Keep Whispering

Close Encounters

Drums: Human Heartbeats

My Vehicle, My Blanket

Revisiting Etiquette

Disasters Are The Result Of Stupidity!

The Supermarket

Tidbits, Recipes, And Prayers

Homage To La Santa Muerte

Tidbits Continued…

Prayer And Service Against Evil:

Chisme Beauty…!

One-On-One Development

The Great Outdoors Vs. The Private Indoors

Puddles In The Light

The Bow And Arrow

Sailing The Waters Of The Boveda

PREFACE

As the years evolve, I have wanted to further push my developing mediums to further their responsibilities in the spiritual plane. My thoughts have been to unite both books into one spiritual textbook. One that would stand as a single unit of education for all mediums. Hence, this will serve as my gift to all who labor The Great Work (La Obra Espiritual).

DESCRIPTION OF

INTENDED MARKET

Today’s Hispanic generation does not always handle the Spanish language as its vernacular. Many a time major confusion occurs within Hispanic families because of the lack of bil,ingual skills. In the spiritist community this language barrier has all too often caused potential mediums to either continue being handicapped in their development or choose another path that may lead to spiritual pitfalls.

Additionally, the English-speaking community is fertile ground for new mediums from this cultural group. Many of the alleged translations of prayer books, particularly those of Allan Kardec, are a sham. You cannot translate literally word for word. It must be translated in context of the cultural idea being presented. In this, whoever attempted the translations has slapped the public in the face with a horrid, nonsensical excuse for print. At some time, there will have to be a concerted effort to translate these works officially on paper. Up to now, it is done word of mouth, which leaves a lot to be desired when attending a misa (séance).

COMPETING TITLES

As of January, 2014, I am unaware of any existing title that would clash with that of my book.

AUTHOR’S BACKGROUND

AND CREDENTIALS

Florencio Guevara was born on September 20, 1946, in New York City’s borough of The Bronx. His parents were part of the first major wave of Puerto Ricans to leave the island trying to forge a better life for their offspring. Raised in Spanish, he learned English through the school of survival: necessity is the mother of invention. There was no ESOL program then, so it was akin to a forced immersion program. The result was a perfectly bilingual child.

Mr. Guevara has a B.A. in Psychology and Elementary Education, from Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. He is a retired elementary school teacher with 36 years of experience in Puerto Rico and Florida. Married with two children and three grandchildren, Mr. Guevara currently resides on the Polk County side of Kissimmee, Florida.

For over 60 years, Florencio Guevara has been providing readings, giving guidance and healing. He also conducts misas (séances) in many areas of the world. He has many spiritual godchildren; many of whom have moved on in life to grow in their own right. Mr. Guevara continues to mentor many future mediums in the hope that the seeds sprout into a powerhouse harvest of Light.

You never know who you might find in his home. Seekers from all parts of the world, such as Switzerland, England, Brazil, Japan, and China, to name a few, find their way to his home. To this day, it has been purely through word of mouth, as a result of his work. The word-of-mouth grapevine always provides the endless knocks on his door. The spirits are the ones that always push to inform the world of good mediums everywhere. They’re the best business cards available.

BOOK 1

For my wife, Elvia, without whom my life would have continued to be as empty as the day before I met her. Our souls are one.

Blessed be . . .

THE BATTLEFIELD

When but a small child, I remember seeing a large group of people sitting around a long table. A most distinguishing feature of this table was the clean, white linen cloth that covered it at every meeting. It reached halfway down to the floor. Atop the table, centered, were usually a standing crucifix and at least one vessel of water. These were usually the flat, round goldfish bowls, half filled with tap water. And, of course, either a household white candle, or a large, glass-encased seven-day devotional.

Imprinted forever on my soul are the scenes and sounds of those meetings. In good Puerto Rican Spanish, they are known as sesiones. Among other Hispanic groups they could be known as a misa, reunion, or trabajo. Whatever title they chose, all are in agreement that the root word for this type of séance is Mesa Blanca. It literally translates as the White Table. To this day, it is the pinnacle of mediumnistic development and a battlefield between good and evil! Whereas the earlier Anglo mediums used their gift only as a proof of communication from the other side, in the Spanish-speaking world the Mesa Blanca was a tool for healing, un-hexing, divinatory teaching, and helping individuals set their daily lives in order. So, too, the spirits who were summoned to these tables were given the opportunity to mend fences with those they harmed in any way, as well as further their growth and development toward the light of the spiritual schooling offered by the mediums’ guardian spirits.

Few, if any, in Puerto Rico, were concerned about the now famous table rapping, smoky ghost plasma, metal bending, or spook hunting. The prized purpose of any Mesa Blanca was the direct spirit communication that would enable the mediums to help those attending. In addition to the messages from across the veil, everyone awaits instructions, hands-on intervention, and guidance on how best to conduct themselves in life. Some come for business decisions, while others come in search of health and social situations.

However, the people to really watch in any misa are those that attend because they suspect dark spirits are causing suffering in their lives. These concerns can come from various levels of attack. There are spirits that are simply looking for the person’s attention because they have a calling to take part in the Great Work. This person is usually a medium who is beginning to understand their power. Spiritists know that when God sends a medium into this world, that person cannot avoid the responsibility of assisting their spirits to partake in the Great Work. To refuse is to invite a life of tribulations and illnesses for which most doctors will find scant relief. Prospective mediums know why they would be suffering.

Too often we in the spiritual circles mistakenly believe that everyone has an antenna to the other side. Since we tend to seek each other out, we forget that mediums are a lighthouse. Within the ocean of darkness on this planet we are the beams that illuminate humanity with understanding. The vast majority of people are not mediums. Indeed, during an emergency God can use anyone as a medium. Usually, though, people are led to a medium for direction and purpose.

Mesa Blanca is a tool that forges an alliance between brain and spirit for the integration of the spirit guides in a cohesive manner that our everyday lives may proceed without too many conflicts.

Every misa has three stages of action. Steps cannot be skipped or abbreviated. Preparations for a misa are equally important.

PREPARING FOR A

MESA BLANCA

Today’s mediums often stray from the norm when setting the table for the séance or the traditional misa. It can be a matter of taste, or of their spiritual quadrant’s preference, just as long as it doesn’t pass into the realm of being so flashy that the layout takes attention away from the focus that should be directed toward the table during the Working.

There is a simple setup that has been used throughout these centuries. It consists of the bowl or glass of water, the candle, the crucifix, and flowers, usually white, atop a table cloth of white cotton fabric. I jokingly refer to this setup as old school spiritism. You can, though, have other things present on the table. There can be a statue of the Christ as the centerpiece. Alongside this statue you may have one of the advocations of the Virgin Mary, or of any other saint. During special misas for the dead it is not uncommon to see photographs of the deceased next to the crucifix. It will serve as a point of reference during the misa for the deceased.

Some people like to have an abundance of flowers, and others enjoy putting herbs in water. These herbs will serve as cleansing tools either when the mediums need them, or at the end of the Mesa Blanca to bless all who attend.

There should not be many candles on the table. One is fine, but two can be used to signify the spiritual and material planes of life. This makes better sense when we realize that everyday problems are dealt with in a séance, just as much as situations on a spirit level. When lighting the two candles, if you’re facing the table, be sure to illuminate the left one first. Left represents spirit, right material.

However, you will find that the great majority of mediums will insist on the traditionalist method of having only one flame on the altar. The flame of a candle is a major point of concentration and a homing beam for souls from the abyss. It serves as a filter for entities to line up and come through in an orderly manner. Plain household white candles are best. Have plenty on hand. A glass cylinder, seven-day candle may also be used. This cancels the repetitive lighting of candles, avoiding their burning out and interrupting throughout the misa. If these are used, I highly suggest that they be put into clear, glass vases that are filled with water at least one-third.

Another item that is a staple of any séance is the cleansing solution that is prepared and blessed by the medium setting up the altar.