Blessed Family Traditions
“You should not only inherit the tradition but also be able to teach it…with that kind of love and respect between husband and wife, parents must educate their children… Those are the three essential points: tradition, education, and practice.”
- True Parents
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Hoon Dok Hwe
A spiritual daily life practice of reading God's words. Just as we need food daily to nourish our body, we need God's word daily to nourish our spirit. Starting your day with Hoon Dok Hwe (HDH) is starting your day with God. Looking for some inspiring HDH? True Family Gateway to Heaven is a great read about Blessed Family life!
Tithing
Tithing is a spiritual practice of putting God first. There are 3 types of tithing: 1) Financial tithing: giving 10% of your monthly income. 2) Time Tithing: volunteer support for your church community. 3) Holy Day Donations: an offering of gratitude on special days such as True Parent's Birthday, True Father's Seonghwa anniversary. (see page #.... in Traditions Book)
Holy Items
Holy items help create a positive spiritual environment. Two common Holy items that Blessed Families use are: holy salt and holy candles. Holy salt is used to sanctify purchased items or living spaces. Holy candles are used to pray and also when celebrating Holy Days. Read about how to make and multiply holy items inside the Traditions Book.
Birth
There are two traditions surrounding the birth of a new baby. Birth candles, having others pray during the delivery of the baby. 7 days after the baby is born there is an 8 Day Ceremony where the parents acknowledge their baby as God's child. Read about both of these traditions inside the Traditions Book.
Seonghwa
Celebration of entering life in the spirit world. Watch this webinar for guidance around preparing a Seonghwa. More detailed information about Seonghwa Traditions are in the Traditions book inside the bfmeducation portal (click the black button below).
Ancestor Liberation
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4 Major Insurances for Life of Faith
1) Faith Insurance: prayer and morning HDH brings God’s protection and deep experiences of heart.
2) Happiness Insurance: give always, daily gratitude journaling.
3) Health Insurance: one hour exercise every day.
4) Economic Insurance: tithing lifestyle “The one who gives money, controls money. The one who holds onto money is controlled by money”.