Mukama niwe Rukiri Orugumire: A Prayer of Trust in God's Protection
Mukama niwe Rukiri Orugumire is a Luganda phrase that means "God is our shield and protector". It is a common expression of faith and trust in God among the Catholics in Uganda, especially in times of trouble and hardship. The phrase is also the title of a popular hymn by the Runyankole Catholic Choir, which praises God for his love, mercy, and power.
The phrase reflects the Catholic belief that God is our refuge and strength, who never abandons us or lets us down. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that "God is infinitely good and all his works are good" (CCC 385) and that "nothing can separate us from the love of Christ" (CCC 313). The Catholic Church also affirms that "God is almighty" (CCC 268) and that "he can do everything" (CCC 269).
The phrase also echoes the biblical passages that describe God as a shield and a protector for his people. For example, in Psalm 28:7, David says: "The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts". In Psalm 91:4, the psalmist says: "He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler". In Ephesians 6:16, Paul says: "In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one".
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The phrase also reminds us of the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus, as our protector and intercessor. The Catholic Church honors Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth, who cooperated with God's plan of salvation and who continues to pray for us. The Catholic Church also invokes Mary under various titles that express her protection, such as Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Fatima, and Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The phrase Mukama niwe Rukiri Orugumire can be used as a prayer or a motto for Catholics who want to express their trust in God's protection. It can also be used as a way of encouraging or comforting others who are facing difficulties or challenges. By saying this phrase, we acknowledge that God is our shield and protector, who loves us, cares for us, and defends us from all evil.
