Since the 2002 silent Christmas retreat in Florida with our beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai, centers around the world have received numerous batches of good news from Her about the elevation of human consciousness in 2003. Accordingly, Montreal initiates would like to address their most heartfelt thanks to Master as they are proud to be guided by Her Heavenly Teachings, and to walk hand-in-hand with countless other beings into the Golden Age.

Seizing the opportunity to purify themselves and progress spiritually, Montreal practitioners commemorated this significant transformation with a retreat from December 24 to 26, 2003. The initiates also celebrated the wonderful period of Christmas with family members, beloved friends and Convenient Method practitioners, inviting them to join them for an activity at the Center on an extraordinarily beautiful and sunny Sunday afternoon.

Then, on December 27, the fellow initiates traveled by car through Metropolitan Montreal and on foot along the metro lines in and around the city, distributing specially prepared vegetarian sandwiches to people living in the streets. At the end of the day, the practitioners concluded their food distribution at the House Eugenie-Bernier, an institution devoted to caring for the homeless. A beneficiary at the facility named Edward Gascon told the initiates, “I feel that you’re God’s representatives,” and then tears suddenly fell from his eyes.

In light of the changes brought about in humankind’s spiritual level in 2003, initiates in Montreal as well as in other parts of the world have all held unusually successful public video seminars, where many attendees have learned the Convenient Method. Furthermore, any time initiates speak about spiritual matters and meditation on the street, at the office, on the bus or in the metro, people seem more open and attentive, and can feel Master’s vibration instantly either through Her music or Her videotapes. Thus a great change is undoubtedly taking place on a planetary scale. As Master said a few years ago, “We are stepping into the Golden Age,” and from all appearances, Her words have become a reality. What a blessing it is to have a real living Master on Earth. Thank You, Master, for making our dreams come true.

“I don’t know why I feel so excited this Christmas!” a local sister initiate joyously said. But the answer was easy to find as it was indeed a very special time, and on December 21, 2003 a celebration to merit its unique nature was held at the Toronto Center. Through the “magic touch” of fellow initiates prior to the event, the Center took on a brand new look! The place was lit up by beautiful, vibrant Christmas decorations, and more wonderfully, by the initiates’ joyful spirits.

Toronto initiates began the celebration after their regular Sunday group meditation session. Families and friends of the practitioners were invited to join in a potluck lunch, and accompanied by cheerful Christmas songs broadcast by a local radio station, they enjoyed delicious vegetarian food and desserts together with the initiates. Each child also brought a gift to be exchanged with others. A non-initiate mother who attended commented that she felt very happy that her daughter had gathered with other children at the Center, highlighting the fact that it was truly an unforgettable Christmas.

Through Master’s grace, Heaven on Earth has finally arrived, and countless living saints now walk among us.