The Bishop's Blog

In Luke 6:26, Jesus says, “Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets." This of course is an indictment of seeking popularity and affirmation....

O God, the King eternal, 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...

This is just one man's vision of that time the universe changed forever — or, rather, consummated its revelation of the love that had always abided at its heart. The young woman glances to her left...

O God, we thank you for the glorious company of the apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude; and we pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in their mission, so we may with...

You meet the most amazing people around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, including April Grayson Talton and the Rt. Rev. Chet Talton, retired bishop suffragan, back in their lovingly restored...

Merciful God, we pray for all in the path of Hurricane Melissa, for rescue and aid workers, and for an abundant, compassionate response from the United States and all with the capacity to help those...

I'll tell my grandkids I saw a World Series doubleheader in one game, a seven-inning slugfest preceding 11 nearly scoreless innings, which ought to quiet complaints about the Dodgers bullpen. I'll...

O God, by your grace you have called us in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles to a goodly fellowship of faith. As the year’s round of deanery assemblies gets underway today, on our way to diocesan...

O God, whose Son forgave his enemies while he was suffering shame and death: Strengthen those who suffer for the sake of conscience; when they are accused, save them from speaking in hate; when they...

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives...

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by...

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 to the reconciliation of all who are at variance...