Gathering

The Rev. Canon Anne E. Kitch Diocesan Staff 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 my soul to you. Psalm 143:8 Although I should have anticipated it, the grace of the gathering...

All you need

Maggie Niles Grace Church, Honesdale There is a lot to learn about pilgrimages! Here in the Diocese of Bethlehem we have spent the summer reading, praying and thinking about pilgrimage. It turns out to be much more complex that I knew. I should have thought more about...

Deo Gratias

The Rev. Canon Charles Cesaretti So when they had come together, they asked him “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?”  He replied, ‘It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own...

Leaving expectations behind

Ray Arcario Cathedral Church of the Nativity Years ago, I was on a planned pilgrimage that worked out much different from the “plan.” The preparation took place over a year’s time. It was well thought out and the itinerary covered every detail of our journey. As...