Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
— Book of Common Prayer
(Photo: Nominees for bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, along with members of the transition committee and other colleagues, visited me on Wednesday: Sheira Williams-Smith, the Rev. Dr. Antonio Gallardo, Kathy Eisel, the Rev. Canon Greg Larkin, the Rev. Canon Dr. George Okusi, Canon Gail Urquidi, Canon Bob Williams, the Rev. Monica Burns Mainwaring, and the Rev. Canon Melissa McCarthy)