But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God;   I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.      Psalm 52:8 “I know why I don’t make good coffee.” My husband looks at me quizzically.… Continue reading

A Sermon Preached at The Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem PAThe Rev. Canon Anne E. KitchLuke 4:1-13 So here we are again. Once more this familiar, and may I venture ‘beloved,’ space has been disrupted by the need for… Continue reading

Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me   and bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling.  Psalm 42:3 I resist the temptation to open my email. Just barely. The icon at the edge… Continue reading

Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me,   for you are my tower of strength.   Psalm 31:4 “I’ll be there in a minute,” I say to my daughter as she exits the car, heading for… Continue reading

Our steps are directed by the Lord;   he strengthens those in whose way he delights.   Psalm 37:24 The fog intensifies as I cross the ridge and head down the mountain road. For a bit I follow another car, its taillights… Continue reading

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 “It seems like an odd thing… Continue reading

Once again I will be offering my daily Lenten Meditations, beginning on Ash Wednesday. If you would like to subscribe to these meditations via email, you may do so through the Get Connected link on the Diocese of Bethlehem website.… Continue reading

O come, O come, Emmanuel,and ransom captive Israel,that mourns in lonely exile hereuntil the Son of God appear.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!(from The Hymnal 1982, hymn 56) The house is quiet. And full. Everyone is reading.… Continue reading

O come, Desire of nations, bindin one the hearts of humankind;bid thou our sad divisions cease,and be thyself our King of Peace.(from The Hymnal 1982, hymn 56) The doll stands atop the bookshelf in our family room. She seems oddly… Continue reading

O come, thou Dayspring from on high,and cheer us by thy drawing nigh;disperse the gloomy clouds of night,and death’s dark shadows put to flight.(from The Hymnal 1982, hymn 56) The rain is pounding as I wake. At least it is… Continue reading