Yesterday we celebrated an amazing man of faith and courage, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Some had a day off work and all kids had a day off school.
But did we take a minute to reflect?

My thoughts kept floating to those infamous words that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “I have a dream…”
I have experienced racism as a Mexican American.
Like you, I have seen on the news the devastating harm racism has done and is doing to people.

Because those words, “I have a dream…” kept coming to my mind, I Googled the transcript of that speech and read it.
Wow.
Look at this part of it:

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.

Does that sound familiar?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a strong relationship with Jesus.
This part of His speech is inspired by the prophet Isaiah who is describing Jesus.

In this coming Sunday’s Gospel reading, Jesus gives an invitation:

Jesus said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of people."
Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. Mark 1:17-18

He is giving us the same invitation today to come, get to know Him, learn of the mercy, love, and peace of God, and help others get to know Him too.
Let go of things that waste your time and grow in your relationship with Him.
He is inviting us.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. grew in deep faith and courage to stand up for what is right because of his relationship with Jesus.
I wonder…what will happen within me and you if we hear Jesus’ invitation to us and grow in our relationship with Him.

Blessings of faith and courage!