At this point in the liturgical year we find ourselves between Christmas and Easter. Looking back to Christmas we see God's perfect love embodied in a small, helpless infant. God loves us to the extent that He/She came to fully live a human experience to show us pure light and love. We see this love in the way with which Jesus related to people in touching, healing, feeding, and being present. This is the kind of love he said we should show one another, to “love our neighbors as ourselves.”
We experience God's love through these kindnesses, when we are kind and caring. I experienced extravagant love through participation at St. Andrew's. We worshipped, ate, grieved, and rejoiced as a family. We feed those in our community through Community Kitchens and St. Andy's Pantry. We address inequity.
Then we move forward to look at Easter. Jesus made the ultimate human sacrifice through his death. Fortunately the story didn't end there. He was resurrected, bringing full realization of light, love, and continuation of life, our souls are immortal. As Jesus followers we are to share this light and love with others in our lives. We share a common connection through human life and experience. Let us make this journey through Lent with renewed awareness of our universal bond of love. With love to all of you, my brothers and sisters!
Patty Cline
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