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A Catholic Priest Meets Sai Baba
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By Don Mario Mazzoleni (book review)
Spiritual Testament of Mario Mazzoleni
Mario Mazzoleni, ex-Catholic
priest, and author of "A Catholic Priest Meets Sai Baba" and "The
Wish-Fulfilling Tree", left his body at Prashanti Nilayam on 24th
September 2001 at 1530, in the Super-Specialty Hospital. The
following morning, Swami granted his widow an interview, and gave
her a white dhoti for use as a shroud. The funeral ceremony took
place on the bed of the Chitravati on 25th September, to the
chanting of Western devotees.
Here is the spiritual testament of Mario Mazzoleni, given - in
Italian - to Italian devotees, immediately after the funeral rites.
"My life has been rich in dramatic high-spots, which is why I have
often liked to say to my friends that in one sole existence, it
has seemed to me that I have lived several lifetimes. During all
the years which have been marked by these experiences, I have
always felt a deep urge to find an answer to the many whys. My
thirst for knowledge was completely quenched by my meeting with
Sri Sathya Sai Baba. I am positive that I had always sought Him,
even since my infanthood, and even when I knew nothing of His
Existence. In fact the greatest regret of my life has been to have
passed so many years without meeting Him. But Godıs Grace comes
when one has earned it.
"The Divine Presence of Sai Baba is, without a doubt, the most
important occurrence in the cosmos for thousands of years, and I
am happy to have sacrificed my entire career, my reputation, and
my life itself, in this cause. This event induces me to express
even more strongly the feeling of gratitude that I have towards my
parents, whom now I am able to see once more, and whom the Divine
Compassion was pleased to spare the great pain of seeing their son,
the priest, rejected and condemned by that same institution which
had welcomed him as its minister. What that human condemnation
took away from me was infinitely less than what I gained - by
knowing Sai Baba, and by consecrating all my energies to Him. I am
saddened by the thought that some people may have suffered because
of my faith, and I humbly beg forgiveness of all those who may
have been scandalised by my words or by my actions.
"But, my dear brothers who are reading this - if you have not yet
understood the immense value of that which is glittering before
you, make haste to discover it, for the time of the Avatar is
limited, and once the chance is lost, it will be lost for all
time.
"My meeting with the Divine Personage of Sai Baba has signified
for me the synthesis of all Truth contained in all Holy Writings
of all religions. Do not think that I have lost my faith in Jesus,
and my love of Him; right now I love Him more than ever, as I love
the Buddha, Krishna, Ramakrishna, Ramana Maharshi, and so many
others - and naturally, above all, Sai Baba. Those who have
condemned me as faithless have failed to understand that my life's
work has not been to be faithful to one religion rather than to
another, but to be faithful to the unique Force which is
transmitted by all religions: the truth of Love.
"If ever you wish to accord me a favour, you can still do so: be
filled with joy as you salute my mortal remains, for your joy will
accelerate my progress towards the Light. Mark this day as a
celebration, not as a sad day which you would like to forget as
quickly as possible. If you send me your joy, I guarantee that in
return for your emotion you will experience an even more intense
joy. Light increases as it passes through mirrors, while darkness
veils the mirrors themselves. Accept all the Light that God sends
you, and be happy, as I was during my lifetime - and as I am, even
more so, now".
Your brother, Mario.
Source:
http://www.geocities.com/saicenter_us/snl/snl_102701.htm
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