Dear Friend,
Most of us are "back in the routine" after the holidays. It's already the end of January, Ash Wednesday is in a couple of weeks, and we're hunkered down to endure the long month of February (at least the weather often makes it seem that way!)
But maybe we shouldn't fall into the routine so fast. Instead of the same old thing, maybe we're being called to look at things in a new way. After all, Jesus tells us that those who make peace are the children of God and that those who show mercy will be treated mercifully. Instead with going along with the routine narrative that getting the most is the measure of life, perhaps we should break the routine and call for peace, to violate the norm and show mercy. And do it in new, unexpected ways.
Key notifications for the week ahead at Saint Andrew Parish are listed below.