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UMOJA
unity
When we would rather be selfish and driven only for self, show us the light
to work for unity among all and redirect our energy to correct division
based on who is better just because, Jesus, You know what is best.
RESPONSE:
Jesus, may we, be in the Light, walk in the Light, talk in the Light, pray
in the Light, and act in the Light. Come on and praise the Lord for Life!
KUJICHAGULIA
SELF-DETERMINATION
When we would rather change our image to please others, show us the light
to know who we are and whose we are as we love the self that you created
just because, Jesus, we know that all that You created is good.
RESPONSE:
Jesus, may we, be in the Light, walk in the Light, talk in the Light, pray
in the Light, and act in the Light. Come on and praise the Lord for Life!
UJIMA
COLLECTIVE WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY
When we would
rather close our eyes and shift the blame, show us the light to a new
conscience in which we share work and responsibility so that together we can
see a new day just because, Jesus, we know that You lead us only along the
right path.
RESPONSE:
Jesus, may we, be in the Light, walk in the Light, talk in the Light, pray
in the Light, and act in the Light. Come on and praise the Lord for Life!
UJAMAA
COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS
When we would
rather squander our resources on foolish things and use our wealth to uphold
businesses which degrade us, show us the light to uphold our dignity and
support those who seek to benefit our communities just because, Jesus, we
know that You can take the seed thrown on rich soil and produce fruit a
hundredfold.
RESPONSE:
Jesus, may we, be in the Light, walk in the Light, talk in the Light, pray
in the Light, and act in the Light. Come on and praise the Lord for Life!
NIA
PURPOSE
When we would
rather forget about why we are here, show us the light to recall that we are
to love and serve others so that we may all return to greatness just
because, Jesus, You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
RESPONSE:
Jesus, may we, be in the Light, walk in
the Light, talk in the Light, pray in the Light, and act in the Light. Come
on and praise the Lord for Life!
KUUMBA CREATIVITY
When we would rather imitate bad old ways, which keep our communities in a
second-class status, show us the light to all the talent you have given us
generation after generation just because, Jesus, You have the power to
anoint our destiny if we just say yes.
RESPONSE:
Jesus, may we, be in the Light, walk in the Light, talk in the Light, pray
in the Light, and act in the Light. Come on and praise the Lord for Life!
IMANI
FAITH
When we would rather take up the cries of doubt and confusion of this
present age, show us the light that leads us to the strength of our
ancestors who knew how to walk in the ways which made each day more
beautiful than the day before just because, Jesus, You are the alpha and the
omega, the beginning and the end.
RESPONSE:
Jesus, may we, be in the Light, walk in the Light, talk in the Light, pray
in the Light, and act in the Light. Come on and praise the Lord for Life!
NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC APOSTOLATE FOR LIFE
KWANZAA FOR
LIFE
2004
(December 26, 2004
through January 1, 2005)
Let Us Also
Offer The Following Prayer:
♦Kwanzaa
for
Life
2004 Prayer
Lord, our God, lead us to walk in your light as we celebrate the festival of
Kwanzaa and the African American heritage. Shine on our thanks and praise
for life. Strengthen us with your grace and mercy, so that we may love and
preserve life. Guide us to uphold and respect life from its beginning to its
natural end. Help us to always be true to our nature as you created us
because all that you made is good. Finally, lead us on to eternal life with
you our Creator, our Redeemer, and our Sanctifier, Jesus, our Lord. Amen.
Sending Forth Hymns....
The Lord Is My Light #132 Lead Me, Guide Me or This Little Light of
Mine #190 LMGM or Lead Me, Guide Me #168 LMGM or Go Tell It on the Mountain
#22 LMGM
National Black
Catholic Apostolate for Life - Kwanzaa for Life 2004 composed by James P.
Newson, Jr. — NBCAL ©
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