The Bishop’s Blog
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Daily prayer: For victims of gun violence in Maine
Almighty God, we pray for those mourning loved ones who died by gun violence in Maine, for the people of Maine and law enforcement personnel as the...
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New parish hall at Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Placentia
Verily, verily I say unto you, keep your lamps trimmed. But remember that when you least expect it, the fire marshal may come and put them out. And...
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Daily prayer: Holy One, help us
Holy One, Help us, Spark hope; Seek peace; Defend justice; Fight oppression; Defeat hate; Foster holiness; Live love. Amen. — Bishop Deon K. Johnson...
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Daily prayer: For guidance
Heavenly God, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares...
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Daily prayer: James the Just
Grant, O God, that, following the example of your servant James the Just, brother of our Lord, your Church may give itself continually to prayer and...