The Bishop's Blog

O God, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his poverty might be rich: Deliver us from an inordinate love of this world, that, inspired by the devotion of your servant Eva Lee Matthews, we...

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 peoples may be...

Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this...

Our society is rich enough that no one should have to sleep on the street or go hungry. There are other problems to solve – such as caring for people when they’re addicted or ill instead of putting...

For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. —Galatians 5:13 July 4, 2023...

Three years into its second century, tucked in a cozy neighborhood called Palms, near Culver City, St Mary in Palms Episcopal Church offers the gifts of Anglo-Catholic worship and warm fellowship to...

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...

Liberating God, we thank you for the steadfast courage of your servant Pauli Murray, who fought long and well: Unshackle us from the chains of prejudice and fear, that we may show forth the...

My God things usually come two by two. Spending the day together in Pasadena, younger daughter Lindsay and I saw Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City.” Played by Jason Schwartzman, a father tells his four...

Let your continual mercy, O Lord, kindle in your Church the never-failing gift of love; that, following the example of your servant William Wilberforce, we may have grace to defend the poor, and...

Inviting friends for a Lenten Bible study at his Los Angeles home 20 years ago, Canon Randolph Kimmler, a gifted Christian educator and deeply intuitive lay leader, probably thought it was a...

Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdom: Grant that your Church, instructed by their teaching and example, and knit together in unity by your Spirit, may...