Message from Bishop Edward Malesic for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Please join me today in honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was a champion for peace and justice for all. Let us remember his call for racial equality and fairness, and honor his lessons of peaceful resolution to conflict, which call to mind the words of Jesus: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.”

As our nation and indeed, the world, struggles with conflict, division and injustice, let us pray for the wisdom, understanding and determination to come together as one family in Christ, as the beloved sons and daughters of God. And as we commemorate this day, let us reflect on the legacy of Dr. King’s life and recommit ourselves to the Gospel message of love, unity, mutual respect and the dignity of all human life.

Let us carry that message of love forward and work to eradicate the sin of racism, which is always inherently evil. By living the Gospel, we will draw everyone closer to Christ, our Lord, and to our Heavenly Father, the creator of all. And may we never forget the courage and sacrifice of Dr. King and his dream of unity and lasting peace.