While he was not perfect (who of us is??), I respect the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. I don't get overly emotional about it, but how far have we come since he fought for equal rights for all races? I do not like how we've corrupted Dr. King's message, with quotas in hiring, the welfare state, etc. But this effect is true of anything that Government gets its hands on...
Of course, Tuesday was the inauguration of the first (semi) black president. Let's all realize that we're not to focus on race, but let's be clear. Obama and Tiger Woods are equally African American. Actually, Tiger is more African American. President Obama is half African and half Caucasian. I don't agree with most of what he campaigned on, but as a Catholic, I will pray for him. I will also pray for the restoration of the right to life for all human beings-the unborn, the newly born, and the aged especially.
Last night was the kickoff mass for life at our National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Well attended, very solemn, and much appreciated. Today is the Walk for Life rally and march in DC, also growing in attendance. I hope Congress hears them loud and clear!
Tomorrow night and Saturday night I'm going to hear Steve Ray speak about St. Paul and the Holy Eucharist respectively.
And lets not forget the West Coast Walk for Life-many friends and I will be there, either in person or in spirit.
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Thanks for subscribing to our blog. I hope you find it interesting. I, too, saw Steve Ray last Friday. All I can say is WOW! I would love to go on a pilgrimage w/ him and his wife when our kids are older. Did you do the WFL WC? My husband said the opposition was pretty mellow and sparse this year.
ReplyDeleteMonica, I loved the talk on Friday night. My wife and I were in the second row on the right, me the big tall guy, with my short wife. We sat right behind Janet Ray. We did not do the Walk for Life because I only have two days a week to devote to keeping our home in good shape. We're down for next year, though. Steve talked a little about the WFL on Saturday evening-we went to that talk as well. See my new entry.
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