This Week in History March 23-29

“This Week in History” briefly lists significant events in the history of the Unification Church, the lives of the Founders, and world events that are momentous to Unificationists. Most items are marked according to the solar calendar. Items marked “H.C.” correspond to the Cheon-gi or Heavenly Calendar, which is based on the lunar calendar. This installment covers the week of March 23-29.

March 24, 2012

The Blessing Ceremony of Year 2012

The Holy Marriage Blessing Ceremony held in 2012 held great significance. With it, True Father was able to open the gates of victory, liberation and completion of the True Parents of Heaven, Earth and humankind, and bestow God’s grace of forgiveness and rebirth on all who participated. On this day True Father said:

“As we have now entered the era of the kingship of the King of Kings, all families who have received the Holy Marriage Blessing can now make a new beginning. At this Blessing Ceremony, all blessed families can stand virginal in mind and body before God.”

Thousands took part in the Blessing Ceremony in Korea, or via satellite from all over the world. Unificationists prepared for the ceremony by repenting for their past sins, and pledging to move forward living a life inspired by the teachings of the Divine Principle, on the foundation of receiving this special grace.

March 26, 2005

Conferment of Cheon Seong Gyeong

On Saturday, March 26, 2005, the Cheon Seong Gyeong (Holy Scripture) was made available to anyone wishing to convey True Parents’ heart to all people in the world while also inviting anyone to one’s home to participate in Hoondokhae (the daily reading of True Father’s words). The Cheong Seong Gyeong text was put together with the idea of maximizing our spiritual practices in our daily lives and sharing true love and happiness with the world. It is one of eight books that True Father bequeathed to humankind upon his ascension to the Spirit World.

March 20 – April 10, 1992

Happy True Parents Day, March 27, 2009

Friday, March 27th, 2009, marked the 46th True Parents’ Day. This is the first holy day established by our True Parents. The eight Unification Church holy day ceremonies include a Confucian-style offering table with towers of various fruits, nuts and packaged sweets. The first four holy days relate to the order of creation (parents, children, created things, and God). The second four relate to events in Unification Church history. Holy day ceremonies can be conducted at home or at local churches. The main ceremonies for Holy Day are conducted in the presence of True Parents.

On the 18th anniversary of True Parents’ Day, True Father said: “My goal is to make all of you the true parents of your own lineage. It is the greatest honor that I can give to each of you.”