Cheon Seong Gyeong 1865
I fought with the mosquitoes in the Pantanal to the extent that my entire body has been scarred by mosquito bites. In the mosquito world, the mosquitoes are saying, “Who has tasted the blood of the True Parents? Come here quickly!” That is why mosquitoes come to me the most. When I drop my fishhook into the water, the big fish bite first on my hook. Then many other fish follow. It is strange. Even God thinks it’s a mystery. (278-97, 1996.5.1)
Cheon Seong Gyeong 1098
People today do not know what it means to die. It is not a sorrowful occasion. You should see it as a transition from a lower dimensional world to a higher dimensional world, through the bridge of love. That is why the Unification Church does not call it death but Seunghwa. It is ascending to a higher dimension. This is only possible through love. (137-316, 1986.1.5)
Cheon Seong Gyeong
Selections from the Speeches of Rev. Sun Myung Moon
Book 7
Etiquette and Ceremonies
Chapter 4
Section 11. A Life of Sanctification
11.2. Holy Candles
11.2.4. Tongil (Unification) Candle
Summary:
The Unification Candle originated from a special 120-day prayer condition offered by True Mother and the True Children from September 5, 1995, to January 2, 1996, to support True Father’s crucial speaking tour in America. During this period, the children united without objection and lit this candle every night at midnight to pray and offer deep spiritual devotion from their various locations. By bequeathing this unique candle—which is physically one but spiritually represents three candles infused with the True Children’s love—True Mother encourages all members to connect with this flame of loyalty and fulfill their own responsibilities. Ultimately, lighting the Unification Candle serves as an eternal promise to maintain an unchanging heart of love, helping to expand a holy foundation until all of humankind is purified and can enter heaven together.
The Unification Candle originated from the 120-day special prayer condition that True Mother and the True Children offered from September 5, 1995 to January 2, 1996. During this time they prayed every day at midnight with the Unification Candle.
True Father will have a speaking tour in America from September 5, and I have already spoken in Japan. Before I left the house, I gathered the children who were there and discussed this with them. “Father is going out to the frontline to speak to America in order to draw humanity close to him again. Therefore, we should also offer devotion together.” They all agreed without one word of objection. All the children live separately because of their studies, but no matter what kind of environment they are placed in, they light the candle at twelve midnight to pray. We decided to offer a 120-day condition until January 2nd next year. (True Mother’s Speech – 1995)
I have brought a candle with me today. I will bequeath this to you. After receiving this candle, you should all become proud sons and daughters before True Parents and children who can bear fruit on the earth. By doing so, I hope to arrive in heaven with you all. Please expand the foundation of your devotions today so that it can be one of offering devotion with the children of True Parents’ family. Even though you may have difficulties, I pray that you may fulfill your responsibilities with a heart of participation during this condition.
Although this candle is only one, it consists of three different candles. True Children’s love resides in this candle. (Family – Nov. 1995)
Let us display our loyalty and heart of love before You after connecting to the Unification Candle, with a heart burning with a flame that will last for eternity. Let this be a time of committing ourselves and promising our unchanging heart of love until all humankind is purified by these flames. Father, please encourage us and protect us so that we may all live our life in this way. Once more we ask for Your blessings so that we may become great people who can pledge to offer our lives to fulfill our loyalty to You. We pray this in True Parents’ name. Amen.
pgs. 1089-1090
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