The Internet Is Raving Over Bishop Michael Curry's Royal Wedding Sermon
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may have been the stars of the royal wedding, but Bishop Michael Curry of Chicago was definitely a strong runner-up.
Just before a stirring performance of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” by Karen Gibson and the Kingdom Choir, the Most Reverend Michael Curry delivered a rousing sermon that both began and ended with a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As Harry and Meghan sat nearby holding hands, Curry—who was appointed the first black presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in 2015—gave an address centered on “The Power of Love.”
Many watching were quick to tweet about his inspiring words.
That’s Fire
Some viewers latched onto Curry’s enthusiastic catchphrase of “That’s fire!” to praise the sermon.
I pronounce you a legendary meme! ???? ???????? #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/QbJiIqpB9i
— Ben Phillips (@BenPhillipsUK) May 19, 2018
I love him so much!!!!!! If love is the way.... that’s FIRE. GO AHEAD.
— Glennon Doyle (@GlennonDoyle) May 19, 2018
#RoyalWedding #RoyalWedding2018
Bishop Curry: "That's FIRE."
Me: pic.twitter.com/rr1hx7EVFx— LadyPolitik (@Ladypolitik) May 19, 2018
Of course the American Bishop, Michael Curry, said “that’s fire” and apologized for talking to long. #greatspeech #preachatmywedding? #royalwedding
— Alexis Castellanos (@a_castellanos14) May 19, 2018
Rev Michael Curry #MicDrop That's fire and brimstone I can get behind. #RoyalWeddingTODAY #royalwedding #loveislove
— CityGirl1 (@CityGirl1) May 19, 2018
That’s fire ???? ???? ????
BISHOP MICHEAL CURRY IS SUCH A LAD #RoyalWeddding— Sahib Duhra (@saabster_1) May 19, 2018
That’s Energy
Others had more general feelings of excitement about Curry’s message.
BISHOP MICHAEL CURRY GIVING ME LIFE ??????????????????
— Naomi Campbell (@NaomiCampbell) May 19, 2018
This wedding needed Bishop Michael Curry's energy and we should all be grateful to Meghan for that #RoyalWedding
— Michelle Collins (@michcoll) May 19, 2018
BISHOP MICHAEL CURRY JUST BROUGHT UP SLAVES IN THE ANTIBELLUM SOUTH. BISHOP MICHAEL CURRY IS A HERO. #RoyalWedding
— Lily Herman (@lkherman) May 19, 2018
#royalwedding Reverend Michael Curry is official awesome pic.twitter.com/1rzuv0ndC4
— Frances Carbines (@FranceCarbines) May 19, 2018
So I'm officially a fan of Bishop Michael Curry. That was amazing. #RoyalWedding
— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) May 19, 2018
“Love is the only way. There is power in love”. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) May 19, 2018
Bishop Michael Curry is quoting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Windsor Castle. It's truly a day of wonders. #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/0hk80sSjsY
— Chris Burris (@burriscj) May 19, 2018
Watching the royals watch American Bishop Michael Curry has become an unexpected highlight of this #RoyalWedding. This man is fantastic. pic.twitter.com/U8w3vWOyoV
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) May 19, 2018
I will write three thousand words on why Rev Michael Curry is the best thing to ever happen to The Royal Family, get in touch.
— Dolly H Alderton (@dollyalderton) May 19, 2018