Martin Luther King Jr. Resources
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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. in our Parishes
Martin Luther King Jr Day, "MLK Day", is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of January each year. Martin Luther King Jr. was a chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law and civil society.
Although not a Catholic himself, we recognize Martin Luther King Jr's efforts to advance Human Rights and Civil Rights as certainly being in keeping with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and completely aligned with the themes of Catholic Social Teaching: the life and dignity of all people, especially in solidarity with the downtrodden, regardless of skin color and other differences.
In advancing the social mission of the Church in the United States by promoting awareness of Catholic social teaching and opportunities to live the Baptismal call to love God and neighbor, the following resources aid us to advocate for policies that advance justice, defend human dignity, and protect the poor and vulnerable.
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Resources
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Although not a Catholic himself, we recognize Martin Luther King Jr's efforts to advance Human Rights and Civil Rights as certainly being in keeping with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and completely aligned with the themes of Catholic Social Teaching: the life and dignity of all people, especially in solidarity with the downtrodden, regardless of skin color and other differences.
In advancing the social mission of the Church in the United States by promoting awareness of Catholic social teaching and opportunities to live the Baptismal call to love God and neighbor, the following resources aid us in advocating for policies that advance justice, defend human dignity, and protect the poor and vulnerable.“Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'” Martin Luther King Jr.
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Study Guides
These discussions should encourage healthy and honest dialogue and reconciliation. By listening to the lived experiences of our neighbors, we can come closer to building relations and unifying our communities. It is important that we educate ourselves to strive towards a path of healing. The following study guides call us to witness and grow.- K-5: Everyone Belongs
- High School: Open Wide Our Hearts: A Study on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Youth and Young Adults: Journeying Together
- Adults: Building Intercultural Competence for Ministers
- Creating a Culture of Encounter: A Guide for Joyful Missionary Disciples
- Open Wide Our Hearts
- Open Wide Our Hearts Study Guide
Books and Texts- Birth of a New Nation: Sermon by Martin Luther King Jr.
- I Have a Dream: Speech made by Martin Luther King Jr.
- I've Been to the Mountaintop: Speech by Martin Luther King Jr.
- Strength to Love: A collection of sermons by Martin Luther King Jr.
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education." - Martin Luther King Jr.
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Parishes are encouraged to pray in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and *what he stood for* - the end of poverty, the end of racism and peace for our communities. Pray using these resources.
- Holy Hour against Racism
- Prayers of the Faithful against Racism
- Racism, Prejudice, and the Transforming Power of the Liturgy
- Stations of the Cross - Overcoming Racism
"Love is the greatest force in the universe. It is the heartbeat of the moral cosmos. He who loves is a participant in the being of God." Martin Luther King Jr.
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Organizations:
- Caritas of Austin
- Catholic Charities of Central Texas
- Dream Together 2030 - Austin
- Mobile Loaves and Fishes
- Saint Louise House
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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