Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.: His Spiritual Legacy and Call to Action
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.: His Spiritual Legacy and Call to Action
January 20, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Join us for an evening of inspiration, reflection, and action as we honor the spiritual legacy of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Through thoughtful discussion and engaging presentations, we will explore how Dr. King’s faith shaped his vision for justice, equality, and peace, and how his message continues to call us to act as people of faith and compassion. Event Details Date: Monday, January 20th, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Albert Leis Room, Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr. Mount Saint Francis, IN 47146 Presenter: Fr. Vince Petersen OFM Conv. Cost: FREE to attend, but registration is required. RSVP through the form below. This event is sponsored by Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality and the Franciscan Arts & Earth Care Initiatives. Let us gather in community and contemplation as we reflect on Dr. King’s unwavering faith and his call to live lives rooted in service, justice, and love. We look forward to welcoming you to this meaningful evening of inspiration and renewal.
Meet Your Presenter
Fr. Vincent Petersen OFM Conv.is a Catholic priest and a Conventual Franciscan friar of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation. Much of his energy and inspiration for ministry derives from what the Earth has to say. St. Bonaventure wrote, that “The first book of revelation is creation itself”. Friar Vincent holds a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts from St. Louis University and a Master of Divinity from the Washington Theological Union. His activism has been extensive, including opposition to war and militarism, defense of the unborn, consistent pro-life advocacy, Christian Peacemaker Teams, Pax Christi, racial justice and protection of the environment.