Light a Candle for a child who has died
As Chalica come to an end for this year, I would like to tell you about Compassionate Friends and what they are doing tonight. Compassionate Friends is an organization for people who have had a child in their life of any age that died. It is on line and there are support groups in all 50 states.
Once a year candles are lit around the world at 7pm for the children that have died. The hope is that the light will go around the world one candle at a time. It is always the 2nd Sunday in December. This is the 3rd year for my family to celebrate the life of our blessed Tyler Joel Rudy that was taken too soon from us in October of 2010. We all miss you Tyler and send our love to your mom, dad, and brothers.
Once a year candles are lit around the world at 7pm for the children that have died. The hope is that the light will go around the world one candle at a time. It is always the 2nd Sunday in December. This is the 3rd year for my family to celebrate the life of our blessed Tyler Joel Rudy that was taken too soon from us in October of 2010. We all miss you Tyler and send our love to your mom, dad, and brothers.
The Seventh Day of Chalica
We light our chalice for respect for
the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Give
gift(s) to our earth and/or its creatures
Examples:
- start a compost
- recycle bottles and cans and donate the money to an environmental / animal aid society
- rescue an animal from a shelter
- hold an outdoor worship service (dress warm/bonfire)
I am going to write to the various companies that have supplied money for the NO Vote for GMO Labeling. I want to know what is in my food don't you? I think if we are healthier so will be our Earth.
The Sixth Day of Chalica 2012
We light our chalice for the goal of world peace, liberty and justice for all. Give gift(s) to honor our global community
Examples:
- volunteer with an organization that has global influence
- write a letter for amnesty international
- help your social justice committee hold a fundraiser
- donate to a cause such as UNICEF, Doctors without Borders, etc.
The Fifth Day of Chalica 2012
Examples:
- help a political party
- write your government
- help a committee at church
- host a dinner / party to celebrate democracy
What are you doing today with the Fifth principle in mind? I think I should write to my Senators and House of Representatives asking them to work together to straighten out the economy.
Here's something easy to do if you believe in marriage equality please sign this petition:
https://secure3.convio.net/hrc/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1509
Here's something easy to do if you believe in marriage equality please sign this petition:
https://secure3.convio.net/hrc/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1509
If you scroll down and look on the lower left you will see a map of the world. Click on it and it will take you to a page that shows all the different states in the USA and all the different countries in the world that have looked at the site.
Remember to check in on Chalica! and let us know where you are from and if this is your 1st, 2nd, 3rd or ? year celebrating Chalica.
This new song was just posted on Chalica! by
Jeanne-Marie Peterson: "I wrote a Chalica song for my son, to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Enjoy!"
On the seventh day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... care for the Earth!
On the sixth day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... build a peaceful world,
On the fifth day of Chalica, my parents taught to me...democracy!
On the fourth day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... search for what is true,
On the third day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... yearn to learn,
On the second day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... be kind to all,
On the first day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... inherent worth and dignity!
Love,
Kathy
On the seventh day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... care for the Earth!
On the sixth day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... build a peaceful world,
On the fifth day of Chalica, my parents taught to me...democracy!
On the fourth day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... search for what is true,
On the third day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... yearn to learn,
On the second day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... be kind to all,
On the first day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... inherent worth and dignity!
On the third day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... yearn to learn,
On the second day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... be kind to all,
On the first day of Chalica, my parents taught to me... inherent worth and dignity!
The Fourth Day of Chalica 2012
We light our chalice for a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. Give gift(s) to honor another tradition, to honor education
Examples:
- offer / take part in an event that celebrates another religion / tradition
- teach someone something you know and love
- learn something new from someone else
- give a book / read a book
What are you doing today to honor this Principle?
Right now I really can't write too much. I am very sad that some hunters have found two bodies that may be the two missing cousins. These girls have been missing since the day I had surgery in July, we had all been hoping and praying that they would be found alive. We will have to wait until the news is official, but it is just very sad. I am especially worried about my little friends Kendra & Corwin as they were neighbors and friends of one of the girls. So please say a pray or send healing thoughts or energy or what every your tradition or custom is to the family and friends of the two young girls.
Blesse Be and go in Peace.
Love to all
Kathy
The Third Day of Chalica 2012
Happy Chalica!
The Second Day of Chalica 2012
We light our chalice for justice,
equity and compassion in human relations.
Examples:
- spend time in a soup kitchen
- donate clothes to a worthy organization
- display kindness and care to those around you
- take part in a political demonstration at city hall
- Sign the 'Stop Uganda's Kill The Gays Bill' Petition.
- Some friends are heading to Barnes & Noble to buy children's books for Toys for Tots.
- Give gift(s) to honor those in your local community that are less fortunate.
or if you like the children's version:
We light our chalice to celebrate being kind in all we do.
- donate toys to someone who doesn’t have as much as you do.
- display kindness and care to those around you
If you are conducting a celebration on your own check out resources on the facebook page, Chalica! and here:
Songs:
Light A Chalice, by evan austin
Infinite Light by Dan Flores
The Seven Days of Chalica by Lisa Schwarts
Chalice lightings
If you want a celebration already made that you just listen & watch - checkout these videos by Jeff Lieberman
Some new articles:
Songs:
Light A Chalice, by evan austin
Infinite Light by Dan Flores
The Seven Days of Chalica by Lisa Schwarts
Chalice lightings
If you want a celebration already made that you just listen & watch - checkout these videos by Jeff Lieberman
Some new articles:
More For Your Holiday: Try Chalica by evan austin
Harvest Moon by Hand
Chrismukah, IllUUmination and Chalica: Navigating the Holidays by Carl Gregg
Blessed be,
Happy Chalica!
Kathy
The First Day of Chalica 2012
We light our chalice for the inherent
worth and dignity of every person.
Give gift(s) to honor those you do
not understand / agree with / like.
Examples:
- a thank-you card celebrating differences
- words of forgiveness / apology
- a peace offering such as inviting someone to diner
- help someone in need
or if you like the children's version:
We light our chalice to celebrate that each person is important.
Make and deliver a card or a picture to someone.
If you are conducting a celebration on your own check out resources on the facebook page, Chalica! and here:
Songs:
Light A Chalice, by evan austin
Infinite Light by Dan Flores
The Seven Days of Chalica by Lisa Schwarts
Chalice lightings
If you want a celebration already made that you just listen & watch checkout these videos by Jeff Lieberman
Blessings to you,
Kathy
P.S. Please be sure to check in & let us know where you are from and if this is your first year here in comments and/or on the Facebook page, Chalica!
Songs:
Light A Chalice, by evan austin
Infinite Light by Dan Flores
The Seven Days of Chalica by Lisa Schwarts
Chalice lightings
If you want a celebration already made that you just listen & watch checkout these videos by Jeff Lieberman
Blessings to you,
Kathy
P.S. Please be sure to check in & let us know where you are from and if this is your first year here in comments and/or on the Facebook page, Chalica!
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