The following, Cathar Prophecy, was purportedly written in 1244 A.D. just before their final stronghold at Montsegur.  For those who do not know, the “Cathars” were considered heretics and burned at the stake.  Their influence can still be felt in the South of France today. 

I cannot verify the source of these words.  Nonetheless, it seems clear to me they can only be expressed by someone who has experienced the Awakening of the Heart Center.  I offer it as an instrument through which one may catch a glimpse of this state of consciousness referred to as an Awakened Heart Center.   ---M. Pope 

That the Church of Love would be proclaimed in 1986.

It has no fabric, only understanding.

It has no membership, save those who know they belong.

It has no rivals, because it is non-competitive.

It has no ambition; it seeks only to serve.

It knows no boundaries for nationalisms are unloving.

It is not of itself because it seeks to enrich all groups and religions.

It acknowledges all great Teachers of the ages who have shown the Truth of Love.

Those who participate practice the Truth of Love in all their beings.

There is no walk of life or nationality that is a barrier.  Those who are, know.

It seeks not to teach but to be and, by being, enrich.

It recognizes that the way we are may be the way of those around us because we are that way.

It recognizes the whole planet as a Being of which we are a part.

It recognizes that the time has come for the supreme transmutation, the ultimate alchemical act of conscious change of the ego into a voluntary return to the whole.

It does not proclaim itself with a loud voice but in the subtle realms of loving.

It salutes all those in the past who have blazed the path but have paid the price.

It admits no hierarchy or structure, for no one is greater than another.  Its members shall know each other by their deeds and being and by their eyes and by no other outward sign…

Each one will dedicate their life to the silent loving of their neighbors and environment and the planet, while carrying out their task, however exalted or humble.

It recognizes the supremacy of the great idea, which may only be accomplished if the human race practices the supremacy of Love.

It has no reward to offer either here or in the hereafter save that of ineffable joy of being and loving.

Each shall seek to advance the cause of understanding, doing good by stealth and teaching only by example.

They shall heal their community, their neighbor, and our planet.

They shall know no fear and feel no shame and their witness shall prevail over all odds.

It has no secret, no arcanum, no initiation save that of true understanding of the power of Love and that, if we want it to be so, the world will change but only if we change ourselves first.

ALL THOSE WHO BELONG BELONG

THEY BELONG TO THE CHURCH OF LOVE