Who ordered Jesus’ death? Why did he do it? Read more about Pontius Pilate’s life and legacy to find out. Pontius Pilate was governor (prefect) of Judea from A.D. 26 to 36, during the time that Tiberius was the Roman emperor (A.D. 14–37), and Herod Antipas was governor… Read More

Unity is the first principle of Kwanzaa, but it is also an important characteristic for Christians. The first principle of Kwanzaa is Umoja (oo-MOE-jah) Unity – To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Unity in Christ The writer of the Letter to the… Read More

Use this meditation to learn more about the importance of self-determination, the second principle of Kwanzaa, in the Christian faith. The second principle of Kwanzaa is Kujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-LEE-ah) Self Determination – To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves. TAKE HOLD OF THE PRIZE The… Read More

Ujima refers to collective work and responsibility. Use this tool to reflect on the role of collective responsibility within the body of Christ. The third principle of Kwanzaa is Ujima (oo-JEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility – To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers’ and sister’… Read More

Acts contains the account of early Christians sharing their possessions and living in community. The fourth principle of Kwanzaa, cooperative economics, contains a similar message. The fourth principle of Kwanzaa is Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative Economics – To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and othr businesses and to… Read More

God designed people to be in relationships. The fifth principle of Kwanzaa, purpose, also involves working for the common good. The fifth principle of Kwanzaa is Nia (nee-AH) Purpose – To make as our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people… Read More

The final principle of Kwanzaa is faith. As Christians we are called to trust God with our lives, purposes and futures. The seventh principle of Kwanzaa is Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith – To believe with all our hearts in our parents, our teachers, our leaders, our people, and the righteousness… Read More

Check out this modern day saint who worked as an advocate for the poor, oppressed and forgotten in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Wealthy Woman Who Became Rich Katherine Drexel was born in Philadelphia in 1858 into a family of considerable wealth. Her parents taught her that possessing… Read More

God calls his people to care for the poor and oppressed. Romero, a priest in El Salvador, did just that when he demanded that the government act justly toward its citizens. The Courage of Conscience A theologically and politically conservative priest, Oscar Romero was “radicalized” when he witnessed the… Read More

After Saint Martin saw the face of Christ in a dream, he devoted himself to spreading the love of God. Read more about Saint Martin’s ministry. The Saint of France Martin was the son of a high-ranking Roman military officer. He was enrolled as a military officer in his… Read More