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[[File:Ma-for-web.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Elizabeth Clare Prophet]] | [[File:Ma-for-web.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Elizabeth Clare Prophet]] | ||
Elizabeth Clare Prophet was a pioneer in modern religious thought, one of the foremost female religious leaders of the twentieth century. She led a | Elizabeth Clare Prophet was a pioneer in modern religious thought, one of the foremost female religious leaders of the twentieth century. She led a worldwide organization and her writings sold in the millions of copies. She is remembered today as a dynamic leader and a spiritual teacher who inspired many to pursue a path towards God. | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
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Mark and Elizabeth were married in 1963, and they had four children over the next nine years. | Mark and Elizabeth were married in 1963, and they had four children over the next nine years. | ||
== A | == A worldwide mission == | ||
With a growing staff and nationwide membership, Mark and Elizabeth moved their headquarters to Colorado Springs in 1966. Their spiritual retreat, a beautiful mansion in the Broadmoor area | With a growing staff and nationwide membership, Mark and Elizabeth moved their headquarters to Colorado Springs in 1966. Their spiritual retreat, known as La Tourelle, a beautiful mansion in the Broadmoor area, became a gathering place for seekers in the ’60s. On February 26, 1973, Mark Prophet passed on, having completed his mission. He is known today as the ascended master Lanello. | ||
Elizabeth carried on the mission with the support of | Elizabeth carried on the mission with the support of the staff and devotees of the masters worldwide. She led a spiritual pilgrimage to South America in December 1973 and held a conference in Mexico City that Christmas. In the following years she traveled to West Africa, Europe, Australia, the Philippines, India, across the United States and Canada, and returned to South America in 1996, speaking to thousands of people and reaching millions more on radio and television. | ||
She also continued to write books—her own and compilations of Mark’s work—and to administer what was to become a worldwide organization. Her first priority remained the weekly ''[[Pearls of Wisdom]]'' (letters from the ascended masters to their students around the world). | She also continued to write books—her own and compilations of Mark’s work—and to administer what was to become a worldwide organization. Her first priority remained the weekly ''[[Pearls of Wisdom]]'' (letters from the ascended masters to their students around the world). | ||
By 1976 Mrs. Prophet was established as a prominent religious leader. She moved the organization’s headquarters to a leased campus in Pasadena, California, and two years later purchased the 218-acre Gillette estate in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu. The property was renamed “Camelot,” in memory of [[ | By 1976 Mrs. Prophet was established as a prominent religious leader. She moved the organization’s headquarters to a leased campus in Pasadena, California, and two years later purchased the 218-acre Gillette estate in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu. The property was renamed “Camelot,” in memory of [[King Arthur]] and the fellowship of the Round Table. | ||
In 1981, the organization purchased the [[Royal Teton Ranch]], in Park County, Montana. The organization moved there in 1986, and it remains the international headquarters of The Summit Lighthouse and Church Universal and Triumphant. | In 1981, the organization purchased the [[Royal Teton Ranch]], in Park County, Montana. The organization moved there in 1986, and it remains the international headquarters of The Summit Lighthouse and Church Universal and Triumphant. | ||
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== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
Mrs. Prophet lectured in more than 30 countries and 150 cities around the world, | Mrs. Prophet lectured in more than 30 countries and 150 cities around the world, published more than 50 books, conducted four conferences each year along with many other special seminars, gave in-depth teaching to Summit University classes, ministered to thousands of followers, and founded her own private school, Montessori International. | ||
Her books include the new age best-sellers ''The Lost Years of Jesus'', ''Saint Germain On Alchemy'', ''The Human Aura'', ''Fallen Angels and the Origins of Evil'', and ''Violet Flame to Heal Body, Mind and Soul'', as well as such classics of esoteric literature as the Lost Teachings of Jesus series and the Climb the Highest Mountain series. Mrs. Prophet conducted seminars and workshops on such topics as karma and reincarnation, prophecy, angels, the mystical paths of the world’s religions and practical spirituality. | Her books include the new age best-sellers ''The Lost Years of Jesus'', ''Saint Germain On Alchemy'', ''The Human Aura'', ''Fallen Angels and the Origins of Evil'', and ''Violet Flame to Heal Body, Mind and Soul'', as well as such classics of esoteric literature as the Lost Teachings of Jesus series and the Climb the Highest Mountain<small>®</small> series. Mrs. Prophet conducted seminars and workshops on such topics as karma and reincarnation, prophecy, angels, the mystical paths of the world’s religions and practical spirituality. | ||
Elizabeth Clare Prophet retired in 1999 for health reasons, and on October 15, 2009, made her transition to higher octaves. | Elizabeth Clare Prophet retired in 1999 for health reasons, and on October 15, 2009, made her transition to higher octaves. | ||
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== For more information == | == For more information == | ||
Elizabeth Clare Prophet has written a memoir of | Elizabeth Clare Prophet has written a memoir of her early years titled ''In My Own Words''. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||