Anne E. Kitch

A sermon preached by the Rev. Canon Anne E. Kitch at Christ Church, Stroudsburg, PA 6th Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2014 John 14:15-21 Today I invite you to linger here, in this time when it is finally, fully spring and on… Continue reading

In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;    early in the morning I make my appeal and watch for you.  Psalm 5:3 I’m not sure when I became a morning person. Certainly it was not without protest. As a… Continue reading

Alleluia, Christ is Risen! Image credit: 2nix / 123RF Stock Photo Continue reading

Holy Saturday Let my prayer enter into your presence;   incline your ear to my lamentation.  Psalm 88:2 The sun rises on grief. A disjointed dance navigates between a world of loss and a world that is oblivious.  Caverns of… Continue reading

A Sermon preached by The Rev. Canon Anne E. Kitch Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, PA April 18, 2014 It is finished.             Regardless of where you have been on your Lenten journey. Regardless of whether you are still… Continue reading

Good Friday I am poured out like water; all my bones are out of joint;    my heart within my breast is melting wax.  Psalm 22:14 Undone. Unraveled. Unmade. Beyond anxiety. Beyond consequence. Beyond resignation. Nothing left to grasp. Nothing… Continue reading

Maundy Thursday Let me hear of your loving-kindness in the morning, for I put my trust in you;   show me the road that I must walk,   for I lift up my soul to you. Psalm 143:8 I have… Continue reading

Wednesday in Holy Week I am shaken by the noise of the enemy,    and by the pressure of the wicked.  Psalm 55:3 My daughter unwraps the cough drop and reads,  “You’ve survived tougher.”  “Look, it has inspirational sayings on… Continue reading

Tuesday in Holy Week As often as I said, “My foot has slipped,”    your love, O Lord, upheld me.   Psalm 94:18 A hand reaches out and steadies me. With embarrassment, I look down to my feet. I would… Continue reading

Monday in Holy Week Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness;    in your great compassion blot out my offenses.  Psalm 51:1 I jump back from the grease splatter a moment too late. At first I think… Continue reading