The Words of Dae Mo Nim (Mrs. Hyo Nam Kim -- Hoon Mo Nim)

Absolute Good Spirits, Our Ancestors, and the New Years Charye

Dae Mo Nim
February 18, 2007

Absolute Good Spirits, Our Ancestors, and the New Years Charye', February 18, 2007, Cheonseong Wanglim Palace.

At 7 a.m. on February 18 (lunar calendar: January 1), the 'Year 2007 Absolute Good Spirits, Our Ancestors, and the New Year Charye' was held in Chungseong Wanglim Palace (Heavenly Palace). 'Charye' is a traditional Korean ritual that is practiced to this day. Around 500 members of 112th 40-Day Chung Pyung Workshop and the 32nd Special 40-Day Workshop for Blessed Wives as well as members from around the area gathered and celebrated this day.

The 'Charye' was conducted by Rev. Jae-sun Choe, Director of Progress Department. After the lighting of the Holy Candles by President Rev. Yeong-ho Ha of Chung Pyung Heaven and Earth Training Center, there was bowing to True Parents, reciting of the Family Pledge, and a representative prayer by Mr. Han-gyun Jeong, Director of General Affairs. This was then followed by the offering of drink as well as bows by President Rev. Ha, Dong-ha Pak and 5 other National Messiahs, Leaders of each 40-Day Chung Pyung Workshop, Japan, Korea and International, respectively. Then it was followed by bowing by the crowd and offering of the food.

Then there was a time to listen to President Rev. Ha's lecture. President Rev. Ha read the subheadings of 'True Love' and 'Our Mission' from the 10th Peace Message of True Parents, titled 'God's Model for Absoluteness, Peace and the Ideal is the Family and Global Kingdom Upholding Absolute Sexual Morality'. He said to really make the Age after the Coming of Heaven to blossom in fortune and glory is all up to the Blessed Families.

After the 4 Cheers of Eok-manse, the food prepared for the Absolute Good Spirits and our ancestors were distributed among the participants.

Note: Charye: Korean Ancestral Ceremony - While ancestral rites are usually carried out late at night, "charye" is performed first thing New Year’s morning. Before an ancestral tablet and sacrificial table full of food offerings, the master of the rite, the eldest male in the family, burns incense and pours wine into small cups to welcome the souls of ancestors. Family members then join the master in bowing. The master then offers the food. At the end of the ceremony, the family bows again. Later, the food on the table is shared by members of the family in the belief that ancestors have left good luck in return for the meal. [This note from times.hankooki.com/lpage/photosalon/200502/kt2005020416123611530.htm]

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