He said the poor among us are a constant reminder to the richer of their Gospel responsibility. It's a reminder to use it wisely. Referring to St. Paul's message that all parts of the body are interconnected, he spoke of King's message that everyone's actions indirectly affect everyone else and that Christians are obliged to share their gifts and edify the community. And if they're not walking the walk, he said, it doesn't matter how many times weekly they talk the talk. This is what King, who followed in the footsteps of Jesus, taught so well.
Hatred diminishes life while love illuminates it.
Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. King's message is not about black people or white people. It's for all people. His message today transcends culture, race and sex. He encouraged parents to teach their kids to avoid profane language, to show others respect and to live the Gospel values while embracing them with love and advocating against violence in things like video games.