Anne E. Kitch

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

Saturday in the Fifth Week of Lent Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul?    and why are you so disquieted within me?   Put your trust in God,    for I will yet give thanks to… Continue reading

Friday in the Fifth Week of Lent I remember the time past; I muse upon all you deeds;    I consider the works of your hands.  Psalm 143:5 As I reach to replace the paper towel roll I pause. I… Continue reading

Thursday in the Fifth Week of Lent But I still my soul and make it quiet, like a child upon its mother’s breast;    my soul is quieted within me.  Psalm 131:3 My daughter steps from the car grabbing loaded… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent My eyes are open in the night watches,    that I may meditate upon your promise.  Psalm 119: 148 I wake before the alarm sounds and stretch into the morning. Except it isn’t… Continue reading