The Bishop's Blog

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...

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...

Heavenly God, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you,...

"For freedom Christ has set us free," St. Paul wrote in Galatians (5:1). "Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." Standing firm is more dangerous for some people than...

Some church people will tell you that our God in Christ can do amazing things by means of mere schedules and lectionaries, which are compilations of appointed scripture readings. Months ago, we...

O Sovereign God, who raised up King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma to be rulers in Hawaii, and inspired and enabled them to be diligent in good works for the welfare of their people and the good of...

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility;...

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly...

Preserve your people, O God, from discouragement in the face of adversity, as you did your servant James Huntington, knowing that when you have begun a good work you will bring it to completion....

O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the account that we must...

Almighty God, you chose your servant Clement of Rome to recall the Church in Corinth to obedience and stability: Grant that your Church may be grounded and settled in your truth by the indwelling of...

Not long ago I had the nicest conversation with a couple, women who were athletes when they were a little younger. One was a runner, the other a soccer player. I couldn’t help but notice that they...