Message of Christmas: Special someone comes to save humanity
Jon Stasney, Retired rector
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Father Jon Stasney, and his therapy dog Hotlips, read the Bible Friday outside Planned Parenthood as they and others protest outside. Tim Fischer\Reporter-TelegramTim Fischer
In times such as this, when the cultural divide and polarization of our country persists despite calls for unity and the angelic greeting: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!”(Luke 2:14), it seems good to take to heart the warning given us in Holy Scripture: “The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.” (Ps. 14:2-3)
to be. reporter: her voice, booming. her poetry, soaring. lift up your eyes upon this day, breaking for you. reporter: maya angelou confronted america s leaders, labors and historymakers with lyrical, hopeful poetry, born from some of the nation s most painful truths. the hells we have lived through and lived through still have sharpened our senses and toughened our will. reporter: but today, angelou s voice is silent. but even upon her death, at age 86, maya angelou s words are still emerging. the author working on a new book, when she passed away at her home in north carolina today. being a natural writer s like being a natural open heart surgeon. it s just not natural. it s hard work. reporter: the three-time grammy winner, famed author, and american poet laureate worked