Words of Martin Luther King come back in a difficult time
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“But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.’ Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10:33-37
The Tablet January 21, 2021
By Father Alonzo Cox
Since the year 1983, our country has deemed the birthday of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be a federal holiday. For some, this is just another holiday to relax from work, get errands done, or to catch up with friends and family.
Holidays are meant to be moments of celebration. Over these last several months, holidays have become very different. Thanksgiving and Christmas are just two examples of holidays that were celebrated much differently than before.
Many of us spent these days at home using the gift of modern technology to communicate with loved ones. Many of my parishioners have told me that they were just not in the “holiday spirit,” which is completely understandable. I think the same can be said for this holiday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Each year we recall the life and legacy of this man who fought tirelessly for equality and justice.
MLK Day encourages service Updated: 10:07 AM EST Jan 18, 2021 By Toby Lyles and Will Mullery, CNN
MLK Day encourages service Updated: 10:07 AM EST Jan 18, 2021
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Show Transcript HOUSEHOLD. IN TONIGHT’S PROJECT COMMUNITY, A MURAL HONORING DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JUNIOR. THE 12-FOOT-BY-12-FOOT MURAL WENT UP ON THE SIDE OF THE KING HALL BUILDING NEAR MLK DRIVE AND KEEFE AVENUE IN MILWAUKEE. IT’S THE WORK OF ARTIST GRACE COLLINS. SHE IS A NINTH GRADER AT REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL IN MILWAUKEE. THE MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CHOSE HER PORTRAIT OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER TO BE PART OF THEIR ANNUAL MLK BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION NEXT MONTH. AND WITH THE HELP OF TRUE SKOOL MILWAUKEE, HER PORTRAIT WAS MADE INTO A MURAL. IT WILL STAY UP FOR A YE
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January, although Dr. King was actually born on the 15th of January 1929, 92 years ago.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January, although Dr. King was actually born on the 15th of January 1929, 92 years ago.
Below are some facts and numbers related to the federal holiday, in which Americans are encouraged to participate in a day of service. The numbers tell the story.
That’s all this whole thing is about. We aren’t engaged in any negative protest and in any negative arguments with anybody. We are saying that we are determined to be men. We are determined to be people.
From the King sermon delivered on the night of April 3, 1968, at the Bishop Charles Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee. Titled “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” it was his last speech.