by The Rev Lex Breckinridge
The observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King has special resonance in the wake of another recent political assassination attempt, this one in Tucson, that resulted in six deaths and the grave wounding of the assassin's target, Congresswoman Giffords.
Following Dr. King's murder, Robert Kennedy gave an impromptu speech which powerfully speaks to the need for healing and reconciliation in a nation at least as divided as we are today. His beautifully "Franciscan" words and his reference to Aeschylus' observation that wisdom is formed by our tears never fail to move me.
Following Dr. King's murder, Robert Kennedy gave an impromptu speech which powerfully speaks to the need for healing and reconciliation in a nation at least as divided as we are today. His beautifully "Franciscan" words and his reference to Aeschylus' observation that wisdom is formed by our tears never fail to move me.
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