by John Harvey Taylor | May 18, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
Gracious and loving God, we give you thanks today for the ministry of the Rt. Rev. Chet Talton, former bishop suffragan in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles — so kind, and so devoted to justice; such a great pastor, and a true prophet; so gentle, and so strong. As...
by John Harvey Taylor | May 17, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
Eternal and ever-gracious God, who blessed your servant Thurgood Marshall with grace and courage to discern and speak the truth: Grant that, following his example, we may know you and recognize that we are all your children, brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ, who...
by John Harvey Taylor | May 16, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
Almighty God, guide the nations of the world into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. — Book of Common Prayer
by John Harvey Taylor | May 15, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
Set us free, O God, from all false desires, vain ambitions, and everything that would separate us from your love; that, like your servant Pachomius, we might give ourselves fully to a life of discipleship, seeking you alone and serving those whom you have given us to...
by John Harvey Taylor | May 14, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
Amid the week’s myriad blessings and responsibilities, some precious time with three brilliant institution builders. To wish her a belated happy Mother’s Day, I looked in on elder daughter Valerie Passarella on Monday at the Yorba Linda Cultural Center, which she runs...
by John Harvey Taylor | May 14, 2024 | The Bishop's Blog
At festive grand opening ceremonies on Monday for the Santa Angelina Apartments in Placentia, 64 units of affordable and permanent supportive housing for seniors, my heart was full thinking about all our partners but especially the risk-taking, love-spreading people...
