The Bishop’s Blog
Daily prayer: Stephen the martyr
We give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of the first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors to your Son...
Daily prayer: Boxing Day
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our...
Daily prayer: Christmas Day
O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer,...
Christmas Eve sermon at St. John’s Cathedral
We return to Bethlehem at Christmastime to hear the story again and to let it boggle our minds. The first miracle is how God uses hapless imperial...
My two-year-old Christmas Eve ode to gift wrapping
When I wrap family Christmas presents, I think of my mother, Jean, who taught me when I was about ten. Now there are YouTube videos. On the long...