by John Harvey Taylor | May 30, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
O God, our eternal sovereign, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will...
by John Harvey Taylor | May 29, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. — Book of Common Prayer
by John Harvey Taylor | May 28, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
Draw the souls of your people into your love, O God, that like your servant Mechthild, we may yearn to be fully yours, for you know us better than we can know ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and...
by John Harvey Taylor | May 27, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
Over 150 strong this week, the people of All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church in Montecito warmly welcomed Canon Kathy Hannigan O’Connor and me at a festive Trinity Sunday confirmation service. It felt different than last time, when the saints were recovering...
by John Harvey Taylor | May 27, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping those who serve in our armed forces at home and abroad. As we remember this Memorial Day all those who sacrificed themselves for our nation’s ideals, defend with your heavenly grace all who risk themselves in...
by John Harvey Taylor | May 26, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and...
