By FFWPU Philippines
The HJ Asia Pacific CheonBo Works events, organized by the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification-Philippines and HJ CheonBo Asia Pacific Branch, were recently held in Cauayan City, Cagayan Valley, and the Davao Region. The event in Cauayan took place on September 28-29, 2024, and had 244 participants attending both onsite and online. The program began with a welcome address by Rev. Rene Lansangan, a Chanyang Yeoksa session led by Blessed Children and a special lecture by Rev. Leo Angelo Halog, emphasizing True Mother’s vision. Rev. Edgar Tanate discussed the significance of Ancestor Liberation and the removal of evil spirits. The event included a special vigil prayer culminating in the Ancestor Liberation and Blessing Ceremonies.
In Davao, on October 5-6, 2024, 203 participants (104 onsite and 99 online) attended the two-day event themed “Inheriting Spirit and Truth from True Mother through CheonBo Works.” It featured welcoming remarks by Pastor Silverio Gomez Jr. and Rev. Nobue Caballero, who highlighted the spiritual benefits of CheonBo Works. Rev. Tanate lectured on the providential significance of Cheongpyeong, and Rev. Halog spoke about gratitude and the path for Blessed Families. Participants engaged in Chanyang Yeoksa sessions, Ancestor Liberation, and Ancestor Blessing ceremonies. The event concluded with heartfelt prayers and testimonies, leaving participants inspired and spiritually renewed.
The HJ CheonBo events in Cauayan City and the Davao Region not only brought participants closer to the heart of True Parents, but also reaffirmed their dedication to spiritual growth and the liberation of their ancestors. Through the powerful Chanyang Yeoksa sessions, deep prayers, and testimonies, attendees experienced healing and grace. The unity among Blessed Families, the dedication of the leaders, and the heartfelt devotion demonstrated by everyone contributed to a profound spiritual atmosphere. These events highlighted the importance of inheriting True Parents’ legacy, leaving all participants with renewed determination to continue their spiritual journey and to live with Heavenly Parent’s love and purpose in their daily lives.
Reflection
Ms. Alma B. Chung, Blessed Family Member, FFWPU Region 12
First and foremost, my heartfelt greetings to Heavenly Parent and True Parents, to all leaders present here tonight, and to all family members participating in this special event.
The first time I attended the Cheon Shim Won Prayer Night Vigil was in November of last year. I managed to join the vigil for at least four Fridays before I became ill and was admitted to the hospital.
In July 2020, due to hypertension, I experienced a mild stroke and was hospitalized again. I had a high fever that left me so weak that even simple tasks like combing my hair were strenuous. My strength was drained, and I could not get out of bed.
This prompted me to pray fervently. I made a great effort to raise my hands and utter the names of True Parents in a subdued voice, calling “Aboji! Omoni!” I was in deep pain, and during those moments of agony in my hospital room, I couldn’t understand what I was feeling. I asked for a pain reliever to ease my suffering and continued with deep prayers. It was then that I realized True Parents’ sufferings and the painful experiences they endured in restoring humanity.
That was the moment I knew I needed to endure my own pain because I was reminded that I am merely a sinner. I then declared, “Who am I to complain and cry so much when I am experiencing pain incomparable to the sufferings of True Father?”
After that realization, the pain I felt subsided. This motivated me to pray hard, expressing deep gratitude to Heavenly Parent and True Parents.