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January 2017
Global Chalice Lighting Words: offered to us by the Hungarian Unitarian Church
English
We light this chalice in remembrance of those who laid down the foundation of our communities in the spirit of freedom, love and tolerance, to remember that true light will outshine darkness:
“Faith is the gift of God. The true signs of faith are an inner purity and love and an honest life and good deeds. Love is the ultimate interpretation and completion of the law. According to Jesus love is the plenitude of the law. Love is a royal commandment. Love is the true freedom, which does not bear the bondage of fear. Love is the creative spirit of the world, the highest treasure of humankind.” (Francis David, founder of the Hungarian Unitarian Church – XVIth century)
French
Nous allumons ce calice en souvenir de ceux qui ont jeté les bases de nos communautés dans l'esprit de liberté, d'amour et de tolérance, et afin de se rappeler que la vraie lumière éclipsera les ténèbres :
“La foi est le don de Dieu. Les vrais signes de foi sont une pureté et un amour intérieurs, une vie honnête et de bonnes actions. L'amour est l'interprétation ultime et l'accomplissement de la Loi. Selon Jésus, l'amour est la plénitude de la Loi. L'amour est un commandement royal. L'amour est la vraie liberté, qui ne porte pas la servitude de la peur. L'amour est l'esprit créateur du monde, le plus grand trésor de l'Humanité. " (Francis David, fondateur de l'Église unitarienne hongroise - XVIe siècle).
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English
A flaming chalice: The cup of life…
A cup of blessings overflowing.
A cup of water to quench our spirits’ thirst.
A cup of wine for celebration and dedication.
The flame of truth.
The fire of purification.
Oil for anointing, healing.
Out of chaos, fear, and disquiet,
the symbol was crafted, a generation ago.
So may it be for us,
in these days of uncertainty, and doubt.
A light to warm our souls and to guide us home. (adapted)
French
Notre calice allumé est la coupe de la Vie. Une coupe de bénédictions.
Une coupe d'eau qui étanche la soif de nos esprits ; une coupe de vin pour célébrer et dédicacer ; la flamme de la vérité ; le feu de la purification ;
de l’huile pour l’onction et la guérison.
Loin du chaos, des peurs et des inquiétudes,
ce symbole a été conçu il y a une génération.
Qu'il en soit ainsi pour nous, en ces jours d'incertitude et de doute.
Qu’il soit une lumière pour réchauffer nos âmes et nous guider lorsque nous serons chez nous.
from Rev. Lisa Doege
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