Inspiration

Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Luke 2:40 My brother and I drove down to Philadelphia yesterday to go to church at St. Mary’s, Hamilton Village: The...

Joy

Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem Be joyful in the LORD, all you lands; Serve the LORD with gladness And come before his presence with a song. Psalm 100:1-2 As the magi set out on their pilgrimage of hope and praise all those centuries ago, so do...

Emmanuel

Good news; but if you ask me what it is, I know not; It is a track of feet in the snow, It is a lantern showing a path, It is a door set open. -G.K. Chesterton 1874-1936     Image Copyright : federicofoto

Yearning for joy

The Rev. Canon Anne E. Kitch Canon for Ministry Formation and Transitions Happy are the people who know the festal shout! they walk, O Lord, in the light of your presence. Psalm 89:15 It is unseasonably warm. And not just where I reside, but social media posts suggest...

Unprepared and embraced

The Rev. Canon Anne E. Kitch Canon for Ministry Formation and Transitions God takes up the weak out of the dust and lifts the poor from the ashes. Psalm 113:6 “Are you ready for Christmas?” Everyone seems to be asking. “I don’t know why people ask that, no one...