African Religions Chapter 12 Summary
Chapter Twelve: Prayers and Oferings
Prayer to the Seven African Powers
Oh, Seven African Powers, who are so close to our divine Savior, with great humility I kneel before thee and implore your intercession before the Great Spirit. Hear my petition and grant me peace and prosperity. Please remove all of the obstacles that cause me to stray from the Beauty Way. Oh Olofi, I trust in the words “ask and you shall receive”. Let it be so! Amen.
(Make your petition)
Prayer to the Orisha
May my ancestors continue to guide and protect me
May Elegua open the doors of opportunities and remove obstacles from my path
May Ogun give me courage to overcome my problems and defeat my enemies
May Oshosi bring Justice and Balance to my life
May Orunmila bestow his …show more content…
Frankincense (small grains or powdered)
3 TBLSP. Myrrh (small grains or powdered)
2 TBLSP. Cinnamon (powdered)
1 TBLSP. Sage (powdered)
1 TBLSP. Sandalwood (powdered)
1/2 TBLSP. Dragon’s Blood (powdered)
Mix all of the ingredients together.Place the mixture into a glass storage jar until ready to use. When ready to use, place a small amount on a hot charcoal block.
Seven African Powers Blessing
In order to request blessings and/or aid from the Seven African Powers, a person should purchase a seven day candle dedicated to them.
S/he will arrange an altar with two white altar candles and a plain white cloth. (Some folks like the white altar cloth to be adorned with a little lace.) Between the altar candles, s/he will place the seven day candle and may also burn a mixture known as "Seven African Powers" incense. A person may purchase Seven African Powers incense sticks or s/he might mix it her/himself.
S/he will recite the following:
I call upon Eleuga to remove all obstacles, Chango for power over mine enemies, Obatula to bring peace, Ogum to supply work, Orula to open doors, Ochun to bring love, and Yemalia to make me fruitful.
S/he will light the seven day candle at the same time each evening, reciting this
Prayer to the Seven African Powers
Oh, Seven African Powers, who are so close to our divine Savior, with great humility I kneel before thee and implore your intercession before the Great Spirit. Hear my petition and grant me peace and prosperity. Please remove all of the obstacles that cause me to stray from the Beauty Way. Oh Olofi, I trust in the words “ask and you shall receive”. Let it be so! Amen.
(Make your petition)
Prayer to the Orisha
May my ancestors continue to guide and protect me
May Elegua open the doors of opportunities and remove obstacles from my path
May Ogun give me courage to overcome my problems and defeat my enemies
May Oshosi bring Justice and Balance to my life
May Orunmila bestow his …show more content…
Frankincense (small grains or powdered)
3 TBLSP. Myrrh (small grains or powdered)
2 TBLSP. Cinnamon (powdered)
1 TBLSP. Sage (powdered)
1 TBLSP. Sandalwood (powdered)
1/2 TBLSP. Dragon’s Blood (powdered)
Mix all of the ingredients together.Place the mixture into a glass storage jar until ready to use. When ready to use, place a small amount on a hot charcoal block.
Seven African Powers Blessing
In order to request blessings and/or aid from the Seven African Powers, a person should purchase a seven day candle dedicated to them.
S/he will arrange an altar with two white altar candles and a plain white cloth. (Some folks like the white altar cloth to be adorned with a little lace.) Between the altar candles, s/he will place the seven day candle and may also burn a mixture known as "Seven African Powers" incense. A person may purchase Seven African Powers incense sticks or s/he might mix it her/himself.
S/he will recite the following:
I call upon Eleuga to remove all obstacles, Chango for power over mine enemies, Obatula to bring peace, Ogum to supply work, Orula to open doors, Ochun to bring love, and Yemalia to make me fruitful.
S/he will light the seven day candle at the same time each evening, reciting this