The Bishop's Blog

Behold the lions of Haifa. The Rev. Canon Samir and Armond Habiby, both in their nineties, were among seven children of a judge serving the city, now part of the state of Israel, then a jewel of...

Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your holy martyr Bernard Mizeki: Grant unto us your humble servants a like faith and power of love, that we, who...

God of journeys, endings, and new beginnings, through the highs and lows, the twists and turns all our graduates have faced along the way, we have faith that your love has guided them from the...

You meet the most amazing people around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, including the Campbell Hall class of 2025; once again I had one of the best seats in the house for last week’s...

Heavenly God, when the days are hot and the injustice is searing, send your angels of peace and mercy to keep our streets cool and safe. Still the hands of demonstrators, soldiers, Marines, and...

At historic Church of the Epiphany in Lincoln Heights this morning, the Rev. John Watson, the priest in charge, rang in Trinity Sunday and Fathers Day by reassuring the congregation that the...

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...

An energetic Orange County priest, celebrating his new rectorship. A hero of justice for the whole Episcopal Church, being celebrated for changing history. They and their friends were the amazing...

As Bloy House, The Episcopal Theological School at Los Angeles dean and then president from 2020-24, the Rev. Canon Dr. Gary Hall, former dean of Washington National Cathedral, nudged our...

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all people may be...

Almighty and everliving God, who through the Book of Common Prayer restored the language of the people in the prayers of your church: Make us always thankful for this heritage; and help us so to...

My colleagues in Christ, I’d like to devote my time, and perhaps a few minutes extra, to exploring the likelihood that the cruel road the Trump administration is following will bring our...