Whenever I think of Martin Luther King, Jr., I immediately think about social justice. I think of fairness for all people. I think of hope. I think of doing the right thing in the face of all types of oppression. I think of making the ultimate sacrifice for the higher good.
As a Catholic I can use Martin Luther King as a model as I think about and work for change.
As an American there is something uniquely special about Martin Luther King, Jr. His fight for civil rights was very personal, lasted many years, was a plea for justice for all. His concern for humanity was universal. His concern for life was unconditional. Justice was not only for the privileged few, it was for all. His words were inspirational.
His life ended before his work was completed. The struggle for civil rights still continues today.
There is a new memorial dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. located on the Mall in Washington, DC.
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