I have a dream - Letters - Letter to the Editor

National Catholic Reporter, Feb 6, 2004 by Larry Lange

On this 40th anniversary of the "I have a dream" speech, I have a dream that the Jesus Martin Luther King Jr. knew, loved and followed will be revealed as a passionate advocate for justice and peace.

I have a dream that Jesus' first homily from Isaiah will come to be seen as a political statement for the poor. "The spirit of the Lord is upon me. He has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind and to let the oppressed go free." Sitting down, he announced, "Today this prophecy has been fulfilled in your hearing."

I have a dream that Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi and Archbishop Oscar Romero will come to be known as martyred prophets in the cause of nonviolent love.

(Deacon) LARRY LANGE

Devils Lake, N.D.