National Black
Catholic Apostolate for Life
WITNESSING THE GOSPEL OF LOVE AND THE GOSPEL OF LIFE IN OUR
COMMUNITY
440 wEST 36TH STREET NEW YORK, NY
10018-6326
We need to
bring the
Gospel of the
heart of
every man
and woman
and make it
penetrate
every part of
society......
Pope John
Paul II
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O Mary what you gonna name that Some call him one thing, I think Ill call
Him Jesus. Glory! Glory! Glory to that new-born King! WHAT YOU GONNA Negro Spiritual As we
celebrate Advent + Christmas + Kwanzaa + The New Year 2002 With joy let us proclaim Jesus, the source
of all life and hope. Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus remember us before the throne of God. IN REMEMBRANCE For all who
died in the American Tragedy of September 11, 2001.
For all who died as a result of the November 12, 2001 crash of Flight 587. OUR PRAYER FOR PEACEAs America fights the War against Terrorism we pray for peace based on KWANZAA FOR LIFEYou are asked to promote and celebrate Kwanzaa for Life in your parish and
community.
This is our second year to celebrate KWANZAA FOR
LIFE. Kwanzaa is a seven-day
celebration of family, community and culture thats observed December 26
January 1st. This observance gives us an opportunity to pray together as
well as renew our values, strengths and dignity as African Americans.
Founded by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, the word Kwanzaa comes from the
Swahili phrase Matuna Ya Kwanzaa, which means first fruits of the
harvest.
Pray for Life in our Motherland Africa
As we celebrate Kwanzaa for Life, let us also pray
for the dignity and sacredness of life in our Motherland Africa. Let us
unite our prayers for life with the prayers of our sisters and brothers in
Africa. AFFILIATES OF THE NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC APOSTOLATE FOR LIFE Join the National Black
Catholic Apostolate for life in proclaiming Life by becoming an Affiliate of
NBCAL. We would welcome your organization or group as an Affiliate of the
National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life as we witness the dignity and sacred
of life as Black Catholics. In the next issue of REVERENCE FOR LIFE we will
begin to list our affiliates as well as post them on our website: www.blackcatholicsforlife.org.
An Affiliate of the National Black Catholic Apostolate for
Life would: - Pray
for Life in the Black community and throughout the world. - Proclaim the
dignity of human life from the moment of conception to its natural end in the
Black community and throughout the world. - Promote
Pro-Life Issues with the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life in the
Black community and throughout the world. - Provide a
financial donation to the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life whenever
possible to help with: mailings, printing of Pro-Life educational/advocacy
materials and outreach programs for the Black Community. To sign
on as an affiliate contact Fr. Jim Goode, OFM at tnbcalife@aol.com
or Fax 212 563-0787. NBCAL Board of ConsultantsBishop
J. Terry Steib, SVD, Episcopal Advisor, Dr.
Beverly A. Carroll, USCCB:SAAC Fr.
Anthony Bozeman, NBCCC Br.
Tyrone Davis, CFC, NBCCC Sr.
Claire Napoleon, FMM, NBSC God
so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son.
John 3:16
Jesus Christ Our Life, Bless Our Kwanzaa Celebration Kwanzaa
for Life 2001
Response:
JESUS THE
GIVER OF LIFE, HELP
US TO RESPECT & DEFEND THE SACREDNESS OF LIFE. Umoja
Unity
TO
STRIVE FOR AND MAINTAIN UNITY IN THE FAMILY, COMMUNITY, NATION, AND RACE. Response:
Jesus the Giver of Life, help us to respect
and defend the sacredness of life.
Kujichagulia
Self-Determination
TO
DEFINE OURSELVES, CREATE FOR OURSELVES, SPEAK FOR OURSELVES INSTEAD OF BEING
DEFINED, NAMED, CREATED FOR, AND SPOKEN FOR BY OTHERS. Response:
Jesus the Giver of Life, help us to respect and defend the sacredness of life. Ujima
Collective Work and Responsibility
TO
BUILD AND MAINTAIN OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER AND TO MAKE OUR SISTERS AND
BROTHERS PROBLEMS OUR PROBLEMS AND TO SOLVE THEM TOGETHER. Response:
Jesus the Giver of Life, help us to respect and defend the sacredness of
life. Ujamaa
Cooperative Economics
TO
BUILD AND MAINTAIN OUR OWN STORES, SHOPS, AND OTHER BUSINESSES AND TO PROFIT
FROM THEM TOGETHER. Response:
Jesus the Giver of Life, help us to respect and defend the sacredness of
life. Nia
Purpose
TO
MAKE OUR COLLECTIVE VOCATION THE BUILDING AND DEVELOPING OF OUR COMMUNITY IN
ORDER TO RESTORE OUR PEOPLE TO THEIR TRADITIONAL GREATNESS. Response:
Jesus the Giver of Life, help us to respect and defend the sacredness of
life. Kuumba
Creativity
TO
DO ALWAYS AS MUCH AS WE CAN, IN THE WAY WE CAN, IN ORDER TO LEAVE OUR COMMUNITY
MORE BEAUTIFUL AND BENEFICIAL THAN WE INHERITED IT. Response:
Jesus the Giver of Life, help us to respect and defend the sacredness of
life. Imani
Faith
TO
BELIEVE WITH ALL OUR HEARTS IN OUR PEOPLE, OUR PARENTS, OUR TEACHERS, OUR
LEADERS, AND THE RIGHTEOUSNESS AND VICTORY OF OUR STRUGGGLE. Response:
Jesus the Giver of Life, help us to respect and defend the sacredness of
life. During
Kwanzaa for Life
(December 26, 2001 January 1, 2002) Let
us also offer the following prayers: The
Lords Prayer. The
Marian Prayer:
Hail Mary.
Kwanzaa
for Life Prayer Lord
of Life and Goodness, as we celebrate Kwanzaa and the fruits of our African
American heritage, we give you thanks and praise for another days journey. In
your divine mercy, grant us the grace to cherish the gift of Life. With
your guidance may we uphold the dignity and respect for human life from
the moment of conception to its natural end. We
ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. AMEN. Prepared
by the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life.
Copyright
2001.
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