You are the chosen and happy people

Hak Ja Han
February 28, 2013
Cheon Jeong Gung (CIG Year 1, HC 1.19)

Hak Ja Han -- February 22, 2013

You want me to talk? ("Yes.") How many leaders are here today? (Chang Shik Yang "There are 220 people.") They are all national leaders and staff, are they not?

Do you know you are the chosen and happy people? How could you be chosen out of 7 billion people? There are many people who are proud of themselves in society. There are many famous people in the world even though they don't deeply understand God's will. How come you, with some reason, were connected to the Unification Church, and realized that there are True Parents? This is like a dream and something you should be grateful with, isn't it? ("Yes.")

This time I held the ceremony of Foundation Day, and you witnessed a new heaven and new earth, did you not? ("Yes.") You came to stand in the central position during this period of great transition, and I would say this must be a miracle for you.

You received the grace and Blessing that are beyond your imagination, but because of whom could you receive them? Who brought you to this place? It is by the grace of True Parents. Do you think so? ("Yes.")

That is why I said this: You should lead your life at least for three weeks after Foundation Day with gratitude from the bottom of your heart.

Before you are finished with the rest of your life and go to the spirit world, you should live with such sincere gratitude thinking: "How could Heaven give such a huge blessing to an unworthy person like me."

We are now in the period when we are creating a heaven and earth attending the True Parents of Heaven, Earth and Humankind. Do you know that? Aiming at our goal, which is the establishment of Cheon Il Guk, we are in the period of creating a heaven and earth. What kind of existence do you want to become? Do you want to become the sun or moon?

Creation of a heaven and earth, which is amazing and beyond your imagination, depends on your determination, effort, and action, and that is now substantially happening through you. When you think of it, you are not in a position where you can simply sit still, only contemplating.

I recently heard that one strange Korean singer became the top in the world. [Referring to Jae Sang Park better known by his stage name Psy (싸이)] When I think of your status, it should be that you can not help but start dancing with excitement and joy. It should be that you can not help but take action without even sleeping. You should make your utmost efforts to share the grace and Blessing with others. Do you know it or not? Do you know it or not? ("Yes.") Have you been determined to do so? ("Yes.")

This is the opportunity that has come to you for the first and last time. You have the tremendous blessing of being able to create a heaven and earth together with Heavenly Parent. What kind of creature do you want to become?

You are in a position where your descendants would praise you for eternity but it depends on you what kind of creature you become. Like a bacteria or a higher animal? But you don't want to become a super creature, do you? You need to become a creature that will be praised for generations, and you are given such an opportunity by Heaven. When you can not fulfill your responsibility, what would happen to you?

Father said when we have this kind of leaders' meeting, we need to speak in Korean. He has told that many times, but you would say that you can't listen to the last words of the person who passed away (Seonghwa)? To learn Korean is something you can do if you decide to do it. If you think that you have difficulties in studying Korean, start with Korean songs. I have seen many successful cases of our members. I saw that when they made efforts, they could do it. I think the people who have the least talent in learning languages are the Japanese, but even they are doing well. In the era of Cheon Il Guk, do you not want to try to study Korean? ("Yes.") (Strongly) You can do it. Say "I can do it!" ("I can do it!") I will do it! ("I will do it!") You should do it.

I say we will establish God's homeland within seven years. You should be able to speak and understand the language of that nation. Do you understand? Do not stop doing it and nothing can stop those who continue to do it. I think it depends on consistency, your efforts and determination.

You should be able to be confident with one thing at least. Which is that you are happy people. Why? Why? Because I am here with you. Do you know it? ("Yes.") (applause) It is not that I am proud of myself but it is true. Do you understand?

If I had not been here on Foundation Day, do you think you could have seen the light? You could not have seen it, could you? Therefore, I hope you will spend this one month with gratitude. In the rest of your life I hope you become leaders like the light to others.

When I think of Heavenly Parent, my heart is broken. (Holding back her tears) How long has Heavenly Parent been waiting for? How come I alone held Foundation Day... (Silent) I will firmly establish the tradition of Heavenly Parent and True Parents on the eternal foundation. Do you understand?

We attend the eternal and unchanging Heavenly Parent and True Parents. Do you know that? ("Yes.") When Heavenly Parent is together with us, our tradition will be established on a strong foundation without fail. Also it is obvious that we, as the sons and daughters, and the citizens of Cheon Il Guk who fulfilled our responsibility, will come to stand in the position that will be praised forever. Do you know that?

For the sake of that task, we must go forward. Using all the wisdom and investing every single thing we have, in the shortest time period, we need to make all 7 billion people become the citizens of Cheon Il Guk so that Heaven can embrace all of them. This must be done during your life period. Do you understand it? ("Yes.")

Those who pledge to do it, raise both of your hands and pledge in front of True Parents. We pledge! ("We pledge.") We will accomplish it without fail! ("We will accomplish it without fail!") You promised me to do it. ("Yes.") Thank you. (applause). 

How could you participate in Foundation Day?

Hak Ha Han
February 23, 2013
Cheon Jeong Gung (CIG Year 1, HC 1.14)

Hak Ja Han -- December 12, 2012

How could only you among 7 billion people on earth participate in the historical and unprecedented ceremony of Foundation Day? It is like a dream. What do you think?

If you are a person who is very fortunate, what should you do? You should lead a life of sharing the fortune with others. That means it comes with responsibility.

As of now, all Blessed families have fallen into debt so much with Heavenly Parent and True Parents. Do you know what the debt is?

You have received the priceless Blessing. How can the fallen people attend Heavenly Parent? All our ancestors and people who were born on earth and are now in the spirit world have been eagerly waiting for this day. Among them there were many people who made more bloody efforts and offered Jung Sung for God's providence than you did. There were many historical people of that kind. In that sense, we are so unworthy. Do you feel it? ("Yes.")

From now on, what you need to do is with all your mind and body to say spontaneously "Thank you Heavenly Parent and the True Parents of Heaven, Earth and Humankind," or "Thank you for accepting an unworthy person like me as the citizen of Cheon Il Guk and as your child. I am so thankful and I do not know how to express it." It is time for you to take action from the bottom of your heart. Then you should absolutely fulfill your responsibility, should you not?

You do not know when you will go to the spirit world, but are you confident that you will become a person to whom I would say there "I raised you on earth, and you came here now after you have worked very hard"? ("Yes.") Really? ("Yes.")

Starting from today, all Blessed families in the world must live with gratitude. Especially for three weeks from today, express with your mind and body your gratitude towards Heavenly Parent and the True Parents of Heaven, Earth, and Humankind through your utmost Jung Sung. Will you do it? ("Yes.") This is the special Jung Sung period. Do you understand?

Please spit out or put down all personal things that you have been attached to as of now. Do you understand? I sincerely ask all of you to become an existence, individual or true family whom Heaven can embrace. ("Yes.") 

Peace, Security, and Development

Hak Ja Han
February 23, 2013
UPF Summit Addresses

Read by Rev. Hyung Jin Moon

Your Excellency's, First Ladies, Leaders from the world's religions, Ambassadors for Peace, Ladies and Gentlemen:

In honor of God, our Heavenly Parents, and on behalf of my beloved husband and our True Father, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, I proudly and warmly welcome you to Korea for this historic World Summit on "Peace, Security, and Human Development."

Let me begin with a word of deep appreciation to each of you who expressed so much warm and respectful care and concern at the time of my husband's ascension. I cannot begin to express how much your words have been a source of comfort to me, my family and our entire movement. My husband, now in the spirit world, is heartened by your support and continues to carry on his work without pause. I am as close to him as I have ever been and feel his presence with me at this very moment.

Our gathering today is no ordinary political summit for world leaders. Convened in honor of Foundation Day, this World Summit is blessed by the grace of God, our Heavenly Parents, and represents the fulfillment of heaven's long-cherished hope, a hope that my husband and I have worked our entire lives to accomplish.

You may ask, "What is the significance of Foundation Day?"

Foundation Day is a day of cosmic significance that marks a new beginning for heaven and earth. By the infinite love and grace of our Heavenly Parents, all who sincerely repent of their wrongdoings are forgiven. In this way, we begin anew as purified sons and daughters of our Heavenly Parents.

Foundation Day affirms the absolute sovereignty of God, our Heavenly Parents, and marks the cosmic turning point in the long and suffering course of God's providence. Our Heavenly Parents wanted to be embodied on this earth as True Parents and live together eternally with filial sons and daughters in a realm of true love: One Family Under God. However, God's original ideal was shattered by the corruption of love, and the Fall of Adam and Eve. The Fall led to the ongoing division of Cain and Abel, and the domination of humanity by satanic power. Foundation Day marks the day when that era of sin, ignorance, and corruption may be overcome. This is a day of liberation, for God and for all humanity. The original ideal of creation is for our Heavenly Parents to have their image and likeness embodied substantially in this world, through the Blessing of the True Parents. Foundation Day is none other than the completion stage of the Holy Blessing of True Parents, Father Moon in heaven and Mother Moon here on earth, along with all blessed families.

In this way, heaven and earth are united, and the barriers that have separated human beings from God can be eliminated. With the Blessing of True Parents that took place yesterday, the gateway to a free, innocent, and open relationship of true love between heaven and earth, between our Heavenly Parents and all God's children is now opened up. The cornerstone has been set in place. The foundation has been laid.

Foundation Day also establishes the basis for establishing the ideal nation of Cheon Il Guk, a unified nation that transcends race, ethnicity, nationality, and even religion, a nation that transcends the historical division of Cain and Abel and which knows no borders; Cheon Il Guk is a nation whose citizens are the holy and filial sons and daughters of our Heavenly Parents.

As you discuss the topic of "Peace, Security, and Human Development" over the next few days, I ask that you pay particular attention to these points!

Excellency's, Ladies and gentlemen: I sincerely hope that all of you will take time to study and research the teachings of my beloved husband, Father Moon. From this point forward, more and more people throughout the world will come to know and appreciate his life, his works, and most of all his words. His teachings provide a roadmap to peace, a gateway to a world of joy and fulfillment that exceeds our highest hopes and expectations.

Of course, this will not just happen automatically. We must each invest ourselves fully and completely, each and every day. I ask each of you to take this message very seriously and inscribe it in your hearts. For, if we fail, the consequences are severe. Therefore, I ask you to do everything you can to follow the will of our Heavenly Parents.

True Father Moon always understood peace as a profoundly deep concept. He did not place great significance on current events or external affairs. Rather, from his earliest days as a child, he had insight into the most essential, internal trends and forces at work in human history. It was as if he could see the spiritual DNA of history and the blueprint of God's providence of restoration throughout history. Thus, whenever he used the word peace, he always thought first and foremost of God's heart and God's providence and of the need for each of us to align with that providence centered on God's will. Without a clear understanding of the Principle of Creation, and the way in which evil entered and expands in this world, we are very limited in our ability to change the course of history toward a world of universal peace. Therefore, I encourage you to study Divine Principle. In this way, you will come to understand our true purpose and the way in which God works in human history. In this way, we can work together to build the ideal world that has been the hope of all the ages, a unified world of peace.

When we examine the lives of great men and women of faith, those who gave their full devotion and attendance to God, we find the true central figures of history. During their own lifetime, however, we know they were often ignored or rejected by the well-established and self-satisfied. Only the humble and meek had "ears to hear" and "eyes to see." The course of True Parents, up until this time, has been a course of suffering, tears, and tribulation. But that era has now come to an end!

My husband and I have always taught that true peace must begin with the unity of our mind and body centered on a sincere heart of filial love toward God, our Heavenly Parents. The mind, centering on the conscience, calls us to serve others, while the body seeks its own comfort. By dominating our bodies, we strengthen our conscience and learn to live for the sake of others. This is the foundation of peace.

In addition, true peace can only be achieved on a foundation of sexual purity and fidelity in marriage. This is the only way to secure the sacred value of marriage and family according to God's original ideal. This point cannot be emphasized enough. We must practice "absolute sexual morality." Otherwise, the family will be destroyed, and peace cannot be achieved. Men and women are intended to live as eternal love partners, with equal value, in the presence of God. A marriage centered on the Blessing of God and True Parents is the most holy, sacred, and eternal relationship.

The family is created by God as the "school of love and peace." The Holy Blessings that have been celebrated over the past 53 years are the front line on the road to world peace.

True peace is also built on harmony and cooperation among religions. As we stand before God, our Heavenly Parents, we are not evaluated by the name of our religion but by the quality of our hearts, by our love and filial piety, and by the quality of our efforts to serve God's providence.

My husband and I share a clear vision for the Asia Pacific Era and the rise of a new global organization that will bring together all the nations, religions and peoples of the world. While we have always had great respect for the United Nations, and always believed that such an institution was linked to the providence of God, the time is ripe for change. As you know, the United Nations intervened when this nation of Korea was invaded by North Korean Communists. Young men and women from 16 nations came to Korea, putting their lives at risk for people they did not know, in order to save this nation. In the process of saving this nation, those UN forces also saved my husband from certain death in a brutal North Korean communist prison camp.

As much as we love and respect the United Nations, we also recognize that the UN needs renewal and reform. True Father envisioned a new kind of United Nations, which he often called the "Abel United Nations."

What is the meaning of an "Abel UN"? As you may know, Abel is a biblical figure, the younger son of Adam and Eve, who was killed by his older brother, Cain. Abel was a person who had the proper heart of filial piety toward God, and he made his life an offering centered on God's will. Thus, my husband always honored and uplifted "Abel" as the representative of a true filial son. Even though Cain may have had more strength or cleverness, Cain lacked the heart of a filial son. Based on external power alone, and selfishness, Cain could not establish a family, tribe, or nation of peace. Only someone with the same heart as Abel can achieve this goal.

Whenever my husband spoke about the "Abel UN," he revealed an inspiring vision of the human family rising up together in love and overcoming the barriers of nationality, race, and religion. He saw a vision of a God-centered United Nations. Not a United Nations based on "national self-interests," but a United Nations that was concerned about God's interests and the interests of all people as God's sons and daughters. This would be none other than a global Cheon Il Guk.

Isn't this an inspiring vision? How about we work together with the Universal Peace Federation to bring it about?

In August of 2000 I appeared with my husband at the United Nations. At that time, in his Keynote Address, he offered three proposals: First of all, he asked the United Nations to establish an inter-religious council within the UN system. In this way, the spiritual wisdom and values of the world's religions can be utilized to strengthen the United Nations and its approach to peace, security, and human development. Whereas the initial response to this proposal was weak, there is growing awareness of its prophetic insight. Recently, in fact, the United Nations General Assembly established the "World Interfaith Harmony Week." I could not help but feel that this was an expression of True Father's vision.

Secondly, he called for the establishment of "peace zones" in places around the world where conflict and division create instability. The "peace zones" would not only serve as demilitarized buffers between hostile nations, but would be developed as zones of sustainable development. He spoke of the peace zones being populated by people from around the world who are dedicated to peace and cooperation.

Thirdly, he asked that the United Nations establish a day that honors our Heavenly Parents and the ideal of True Parents. I am most pleased to have been informed that in 2012, the United Nations General Assembly resolved that each year, on June 1, Global Parents Day would be celebrated. This is surely a step in the right direction.

I also want to mention that only a few weeks prior to my husband's ascension, he and I, as Co-Founders of the Women's Federation for World Peace, convened a global assembly of women leaders from 194 nations to launch the Global Women's Peace Network. My husband described this global network as the "Abel Women's UN." He fully understands the value and power of women, as mothers, and wives, as sisters and daughters and as God-centered leaders who live for the sake of building a world of peace, security, and human development.

I am very pleased to witness today the presence of so many distinguished world leaders, including not only faith leaders, but current presidents and prime ministers, vice presidents, first ladies, government ministers, and parliamentarians. I know that each of you has great responsibilities and great influence in your countries. I hope that you will take seriously what I have said today and that you will take this message back to your countries and to your people.

Our worldwide movement, and especially the Universal Peace Federation, stands ready to support and work with you in whatever way we can to advance the ideal of peace, security, and human development in your nation. Let us work together to build ideal families and nations, and let us join together as nations, as religions, as members of civil society to create Cheon Il Guk, the "Abel UN," and One Family Under God.

Thank you and God bless you, your families, and your nations.

God Bless You!

Coronation Ceremony Photos

Hak Ja Han
February 22, 2013

Honoring True Father, who was present in the spiritual dimension at the Foundation Day ceremonies, Sun Jin Nim and In Sup Nim enter, walk serenely toward the dual-throne

Sun Jin Nim places a robe and crown upon True Father's seat

True Mother, arrayed in regal heavenly splendor, is followed by some of True Parents' grandchildren (representing all blessed families and the True Family) Shin Joon Nim, Shin Whul Nim, Shin Yuh Nim, and Shin Gung Nim, as she enters and with lofty dignity makes her way down the central aisle lined by attendants.

True Mother, is followed by some of True Parents' grandchildren as she enters and makes her way down the central aisle lined by attendants.

The True Mother on earth; True Father in the spiritual world

Hyung Jin Nim, FFWPU international president, enters bearing the Seal of the True Empress of Holiness and Virtue, the royal seal of the Heavenly Parent; his older brother Kwon Jin Nim bears the Heavenly Royal Seal, True Parents' royal seal.

Hyung Jin Nim presents the Seal of the True Empress of Holiness and Virtue to True Mother

Kwon Jin Nim presents the seal to True Mother, after which the brothers resume walking side by side and exit the stage.

True Mother holding the heavenly royal scepter with firm authority

All that True Mother received representing True Parents' spiritual achievements she placed near True Father's throne.

Proclamation of Cheon Il Guk

Hak Ja Han
February 22, 2013

True Mother during the Coronation Ceremony

Our revered Heavenly Parent, e True Parents of Heaven, Earth and Humankind, the king of peace and king of kings, Your royal benevolence is without limit. I hereby declare to the Heavenly Parent that I have designated this nation to be called Cheon Il Guk, and offer to Heaven the rose and lily as the national flowers, the crane as the national bird, together with the Cheon Il Guk flag and the Cheon Il Guk national anthem. Today, on this, the thirteenth day of the first month of 2013, I proclaim the founding year of Cheon II Guk.

Revive your heart that longed for the original homeland

Hak Ja Han
February 20, 2013
Launching Ceremony in Korea for Building Cheon Il Guk
CIG Year 1 HC 1.11
Special gathering of Korean National Messiahs, Boon Bong Wang, and senior members

Hak Ja Han - December 9, 2012

Note: These notes are taken from a video clip of 통일교 web page. They cannot be published as definitive texts and should never be used in the future as an "official" publication of True Parent's words. However, they do provide a good idea of the "spirit" of the message. -- Rev. Katsumi Kambashi

If I had a wish, I would like to revive your heart that longed for the original homeland, bring fruits, and let you go forward with me. What do you think?

It has been almost six months since True Father's Seonghwa. Reflecting on this period, I feel we have been short of heavenly expectations. We could not attend to True Father. I think there will be no way for you to be spared from the accusation by your descendants if you remain still in your position.

I heard that a member, who offered lots of Jung Sung and saw the spirit world, found Father in difficulties because of the Blessed families there. What do you think it means? You know God's providence of salvation has been passed on with great difficulties, don't you? True Parents' history that started in 1960 also has been the providential history of restoration through indemnity. Without establishing indemnity conditions, we wouldn't have been able to go forward. You know it well, don't you?

True Parents, engaging as if it is a life or death situation, is opening the era of Cheon Il Guk, carrying all the burdens of the fallen humankind. You were given the last opportunity to be filial towards True Parents whom you couldn't be so during the period. When you go to the eternal world, your original homeland, you want to proudly go there, don't you?

I want to put you in the victorious position. I would like to put you in such a position as the Blessed families and senior families. Will you do it? Let's all become victors. Will you be so? ("Yes.") (All applauded) Thank you.

Blessing Prayer

Hak Ja Han
February 17, 2013

Immediately after the proclamation of the Blessing True Mother prayed:

Heavenly Parent, Heavenly Parent. May glory be with Heaven and may praise and exaltation overflow in all people on earth. True Parents of Heaven, Earth and Humankind, we are so grateful. You have worked so hard. We know that today we are unworthy creatures that cannot stand under the wing of this great blessing and grace. Yet Heaven has broadly and magnanimously embraced us again.

True Mother is focused on conducting the matching, which took place at Cheon Jeong Gung on 1.4 of the heavenly calendar (February 13)

Father, how can we be the only ones to receive this grace and deeply moving experience? To You our Heavenly Parent, we pledge and resolve once again to move as one force toward the completion of Cheon II Guk until the end of our days.

Heavenly Parent, please embrace us. We have the fervent desire to stand before You as children who can receive Your love and be proud. Our dear God, our dear God!

True Parents matched 142 couples through the Cheon Il Guk matching. Many more women than men took part. Additionally, True Parents matched twenty-five older second-generation couples.

On this occasion I beseech You, our Heavenly Parent; please protect us to the very end and may Your will be accomplished well throughout the entire world. Aju.

Proclamation of the Registration Blessing

Hak Ja Han
February 17, 2013

On 1.8 (February 17) four thousand couples in Cheongshim Peace World Center and eight thousand more from sixty nations via the internet took part in the Cosmic Holy Blessing Ceremony by the True Parents of Heaven, Earth and Humankind. The event, which demonstrated the Unification Movement's global vitality following True Father's ascension, drew wide media attention.

I offer thanks and glory to our revered Heavenly Parent and True Parents of Heaven, Earth and Humankind. All the blessed families in heaven and on earth, and all the blessed families here on behalf of global humanity, do you now promise on the occasion of the new history of Cheon Il Guk, to inherit the tradition established by the True Parents of Heaven, Earth and Humankind and to advance with all your energy to establish the tradition of the Unification Family with absolute love, absolute obedience and absolute submission until you embrace all the people of the world, whom Heaven seeks to embrace?

True Mother officiates the Blessing Ceremony with True Father in the spiritual world.

Dr. Chang Shik Yang was master of ceremonies, Ms. Yeun Hee Chang his English interpreter; True Family members and participating dignitaries; Brides and grooms

True Mother sprinkling holy water over representative couples.