The Bishop's Blog
Daily prayer 12-6-22
Grant, Almighty God, that your church may be so inspired by the example of your servant Nicholas of Myra, that it may never cease to work for the welfare of children, the safety of sailors, the...
Deanery 6 clericus 12-5-22
Our numbers somewhat depleted by illness and busy schedules, some of the devoted priests of Deanery Six, aka the geographic heart of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, and I met for a wonderful...
Daily prayer 12-5-22
God of Love, Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us. He is a sign of your love. Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent, As we wait and prepare for his coming. We pray in the name...
Advent in Claremont and early Christmas in Hacienda Heights
Lucky me! On one Sunday, I got to celebrate Advent in the morning and an early Christmas in the evening. At St. Ambrose Episcopal Church in Claremont, the gracious rector since 2919 and a gifted...
Daily prayer 12-4-22
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy...
Daily prayer 12-3-22
God of all nations, Raise up in this and every land, evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that like your servant Francis Xavier we may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus...
‘A Christmas Carol’ in San Diego
At the Cygnet Theater Old Town San Diego, Sean Murray’s adaption of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” (running through Christmas Eve) leaves out important scenes with Scooge’s sister and nephew, Fan and...
Daily prayer 12-2-22
O God, who in your providence called Channing Moore Williams to the ministry of this church and gave him the gifts and the perseverance to preach the Gospel in new lands: Inspire us, by his example...
Daily prayer 12-1-22
Lord God, make us worthy of your perfect love; that, with your deacon Nicholas Ferrar and his household, we may rule ourselves according to your Word, and serve you with our whole heart; through...
Wassail party at St. Stephen’s Church, Beaumont
In Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, everyone in the neighborhood comes to young Scrooge’s boss Mr. Fezziwig's Christmas Eve party. So too at the 17th annual Christmas Tree Festival and Wassail Party,...
Daily prayer 11-30-22
Almighty God, who gave such grace to your apostle Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and brought his brother with him: Give us, who are called by your Holy Word, grace...
Advent greetings – and the Annual Appeal
An Advent greeting from historic Church of The Advent in south Los Angeles, inviting the people of God to prepare for the coming of our Lord by laying a brick, sowing a seed, and visiting...