"Last Monday, August 28, was the 60th anniversary of the famous 'March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.' This was a political demonstration calling for an end to racial segregation and discrimination, and for support of pending civil rights legislation in Congress. Over 250,000 people were present to hear speakers, singers, labor leaders, religious leaders, and politicians rally for freedom for all Americans. This event is often remembered for the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His powerful words still resonate today.
"August 28th is also remembered as a turning point in bringing the decades-old civil rights movement to the consciousness of the American people. Faith communities were an essential part of the success of the March. Many Catholics had a role in organizing this event. . . ."In a recent commentary, Father Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, reflected on this movement and the dream that continues to inspire an on our call to "have the saintliness demanded by the present moment."
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De Sales Weekly: Provincial's Reflection: Marching With the Saints (31 AUG 23)
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