Preaching and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Yesterday evening we commemorated the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the evening eucharist on campus. The preacher was my friend and colleague from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, Dr. Richard Stewart. He weaved together the life of King with the baptismal call to be prophetic in ministry. I was intrigued by his working with three Martins: Martin Luther, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Trayvon Martin. This set the tone as we prepare for Holy Week.