The March on
Washington for Jobs and Freedom that occurred on August 28, 1963, was a
milestone in United States history. As
our nation commemorates the 50th anniversary of this event, and the powerful
message of Dr. Martin L. King Jr., we celebrate the way in which participants
of different racial groups and faith denominations united as one for a just
cause.
In the words of the
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,
"It was here that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous 'I Have A Dream' speech, which redirected the moral compass of the nation toward concern for the cause of justice...Seeking to touch and to move the heart of America, they came to the nation's capital and marched to advance the cause for Civil Rights, calling for an end to segregation. ...the participants marched on foot and proclaimed the good news of our God who acts in favor of the marginalized in our country; they called upon the nation to enact legislation that would benefit those suffering and forgotten."
On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 9:00 A.M., exactly fifty years later, we shall gather for prayer in the Motherhouse chapel for a brief service to celebrate this remarkable event. This will be an open gathering to which our neighbors, friends, co-workers, and local politicians are invited.
What a wonderful
opportunity to continue to Dare to Dream together!
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