Joanna de Ângelis became known for being the spirit mentor who accompanies Brazilian medium Divaldo Pereira Franco and, through his psychography, wrote numerous spiritist works. Joanna de Ângelis’s books have been translated into various languages. Joanna is characterized by delivering messages that provide existential reflections to the reader, guiding them to self-awareness through not only a spiritual but also a psychological perspective.
Among the works brought by Joanna, the “Psychological Series” stands out, comprising sixteen books. In this series, Joanna establishes connections between Spiritism and Psychology, mainly delving deeper into aspects of Analytical Psychology theory created by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung.
By learning about Joanna de Ângelis’s past incarnations, it is possible to recognize the stature of this Spirit who, besides being very noble, has always been ahead of their time.
Joanna, the wife of Chuza
During the time of Jesus, Joanna was called Joanna, the wife of Chuza. She was one of the women mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. Joanna was a woman of faith who possessed great wealth. Upon meeting Jesus, she changed her way of life and started following His teachings. Joanna also had the opportunity to testify her love and faith to Christ in that incarnation. In 68 AD, like other Christians, Joanna was persecuted and, by order of Nero’s decree, was bound to a stake and immolated in a bonfire at the Circus of Martyrdom. Her son, who was on the adjacent stake, pleaded with Joanna to renounce Jesus in order to be spared from death. The story goes that Joanna asked her son to remain faithful to God’s will and when one of the executioners asked her the following question: “Did your Christ only teach you to die?” Joana is said to have replied, “Not only to die, but also to love you.”
Clare of Assisi
In another incarnation, Joanna lived during the time of Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) and is said to have been his faithful companion, Clare of Assisi. Clare came from a noble family and had to confront her family’s opposition, as they intended for her to have an advantageous marriage. At the age of eighteen, she chose to leave her home to follow Jesus in the company of Francis of Assisi. Clare then founded the female branch of the Franciscan Order, also known as the “Poor Clares”. She spent her life practicing love and charity, living in a humble manner.
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
In Mexico, Joanna de Ângelis was Juana de Asbaje y Ramires de Santillana, born in 1651. Known for her intelligence, Juana was a diligent student from an early age and captivated everyone with her beautiful poem writing. At 16, she entered the Convent of the Barefoot Carmelites and later joined the Order of Saint Jerome of the Conception, adopting the name Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, becoming famous for her studious habits as the “Nun of the Library”. By 1690, Juana was already advocating the necessity of universal knowledge to better understand and serve God, fighting for women’s rights to engage in intellectual activities.
Joana Angélica De Jesus
Finally, in her last incarnation in Bahia/Brazil, she was born in 1761 under the name Joana Angélica and was known as Sister Joana Angélica De Jesus, a nun of the Order of the Reformed Nuns of Our Lady of Conception. During the struggles for Brazil’s independence on February 20, 1822, Portuguese soldiers invaded the convent of Our Lady of Lapa. Courageously, in defense of the honor of the young women residing there, Joana Angélica stood at the convent’s door to try to prevent the soldiers from entering, but she was ultimately killed by bayonet blows. However, Joana’s martyrdom allowed the young women enough time to escape, taking refuge in the Convent of Soledade.
These are the touching accounts of some incarnations of this Spirit who invites us to profound reflections on the path of inner reform. We hope that reading about her spiritual journey inspires you, dear reader, to get acquainted with some of the profound content that this beloved mentor has kindly brought us through the mediumship of Divaldo Franco.
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