God's Creation Demands Love

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Today, as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded that the "Great Commandment"—to love God with all our heart and our neighbor as ourselves—is not a passive sentiment, but a radical call to action. In the Catholic tradition, love (or caritas) is an act of the will that seeks the ultimate good of the other. Dr. King’s life was a testament to the fact that we cannot claim to love the Creator while ignoring the dignity of His creation. When we stand against injustice and work for the "Beloved Community," we are not merely engaging in social activism; we are participating in a profound act of worship, recognizing the Imago Dei—the Image of God—shining in every face, regardless of race or background.

Loving our neighbor in the light of the Gospel requires us to move beyond comfortable boundaries and enter into the "solidarity" that St. John Paul II so often preached. It means acknowledging that our neighbors’ struggles are our own and that their beatitude is tied to ours. As we reflect on Dr. King’s vision today, let us ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of Fortitude to speak truth in love and the gift of Charity to serve those on the margins. By seeking justice through non-violence and mercy, we fulfill the law of Christ and draw closer to that eternal Peace where every tear is wiped away and all are one in the Heart of God.

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