The Bishop’s Blog
Daily prayer: Abraham Lincoln
Almighty God, Abraham Lincoln reckoned your purposes to be just and perfect while struggling with the idea that you would ordain a terrible war to...
Daily prayer: Bessie Smith
Heavenly God, we give you thanks for the fully lived life of Bessie Smith, who recorded "Downhearted Blues" on this day in 1923. Challenging norms...
Daily prayer: Henry Lewis
Gracious God, the great orchestrator, we give you thanks for the pioneering artistry of Henry Lewis, born in Los Angeles in 1932, who, as a...
Daily prayer: Gregory Hines
God of light, light hearts, and light feet, on the 80th anniversary of his birth, we remember our Valentine the late Gregory Hines, dancer, actor,...
Daily prayer: Absalom Jones
Set us free, heavenly God, from every bond of prejudice and fear; that, honoring the steadfast courage of your servant Absalom Jones, we may show...