Albert John Lutuli (commonly spelled Luthuli), also known by his Zulu name "Mvumbi" (c. 1898 – 21 July 1967), was a South African teacher and politician. Lutuli was elected president of the African National Congress (ANC), at the time an umbrella organisation that led opposition to the white minority government in South Africa. He was awarded the 1960 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the non-violent struggle against apartheid.
James Kiefer at The Lectionary
Readings:
Psalm 122
Numbers 20:9-11
Ephesians 2:12-17
John 16:25-33
PRAYER
Eternal God, we thank you for the witness of Chief Luthuli, Nobel Laureate for Peace, who was sustained by his Christian faith as he led the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Strengthen us, after his example, to make no peace with oppression and to witness boldly for our Deliverer, Jesus Christ; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
I was much struck by the words in the prayer "Strengthen us, after his example, to make no peace with oppression...."
MAKE NO PEACE WITH OPPRESSION!
Wherever we find it....
Against whomever....
MAKE NO PEACE WITH OPPRESSION!
Thank Mimi,
ReplyDeleteThanks what struck me hard too!
MAKE NO PEACE WITH OPPRESSION!
(I promise)
P.S. I borrowed much of this for my sidebar...hope it´s ok...abrazos, Leo
Leonardo, welcome to whatever you like. None of it is mine. Abrazos.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a powerful statement. (Yes, I'm finally back on line)
ReplyDeleteamen.
ReplyDeleteHi Amelia! It's good to have you back.
ReplyDeleteA powerful statement, indeed.