Letter to Editor

Dear Friends

An op-ed in the LA Times caught my attention last week. The author said that because of the political reality we face (Trump could win the nomination and be re-elected) she was not able to feel particularly happy about the holidays. While scripture reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of God (or enjoying the holidays for that matter) I was sympathetic to her concern. I’m not sure I will be feeling so happy next December if the former president is elected. 

In any case, above is my letter to the editor which the Times published the other day.

There are enough challenges and enough chaos in life already. Our country doesn’t need any more. In the meantime, I leave you with this prayer which sums up the good news of Christmas we have just celebrated (the Word became flesh ) and will celebrate next December, no matter what.

God, You understand our humanity.

You’ve been where we are. You’ve walked in our shoes.

Help us to take You at Your word

And lean into Your love. Amen.

John

P.S. In case the letter to the editor above is not clear, here is the text:

If, God forbid, the former divider in chief is elected president in 2024, we cannot say “There’s enough blame to go around.” The blame will be squarely on those whom Erin Auby Kaplan describes in her spot-on opinion piece about the turmoil facing our country.

She writes, “Without the adoring crowds and Republican Party sycophants who follow their lead (former President Trump) turns back into what he is: a clownish, petty, whiny, utterly irrelevant fake celebrity.”

Here’s to hoping that next December, she and all of us can say “happy holidays” because people stepped back, paused, and saw Trump for who he really is.

For him, instead of “four more years”, the chant should be “not one more day.”

John Saville

Corona

And by the way, in case you missed it, check out President Biden's speech just delivered in Blue Bell, PA. (near Mt. Vernon) including some powerful and timely quotes from President Washington.