The Bishop's Blog
Thoughts and reflections from Bishop John Harvey Taylor
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 9-22-22
Sep 22, 2022
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the pioneer and perfecter of our faith: Grant that like your servant Philander Chase we might have the grace to minister in Christ’s name in every place, led...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 9-21-22
Sep 21, 2022
We thank you, heavenly God, for the witness of your apostle and evangelist Matthew to the Gospel of your Son our Savior; and we pray that, after his example, we may with ready wills and hearts obey...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 9-20-22
Sep 20, 2022
Almighty God, who called your faithful servant John Coleridge Patteson and his companions to witness to the gospel, and by their labors and sufferings raised up a people for your own possession:...
The Bishop’s Blog: Requiem mass in Hollywood for Queen Elizabeth
Sep 20, 2022
My album from last night’s moving requiem mass for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at St. Thomas the Apostle Hollywood, capping a day of thanksgiving and remembrance that began at 2 a.m. for those who...
The Bishop’s Blog: Korean ministry, school at St. James’ Church, Los Angeles
Sep 20, 2022
During the dark days of economic downturn in 2008, the Rev.John Dongjin Kim, a priest at St. James' in the City Episcopal Church, realized that more and more of the Korean people coming to the...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 9-19-22
Sep 19, 2022
Almighty God, who gave your servant Theodore of Tarsus gifts of grace and wisdom to establish unity where there had been division and order where there had been chaos: Create in your church, by the...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 9-18-22
Sep 18, 2022
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure;...
The Bishop’s Blog: Consecration of Bishop Phyllis Spiegel of Utah
Sep 17, 2022
My album from this morning’s ordination and consecration of the Rt. Rev. Phyllis Spiegel as 12th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 9-17-22
Sep 17, 2022
God of all times and seasons: Give us grace that we, after the example of your servant Hildegard, may both know and make known the joy and jubilation of being part of your creation, and show forth...
The Bishop’s Blog: Consecration eve in Utah
Sep 16, 2022
Raised in Virginia, before becoming an Episcopal priest Phyllis Spiegel worked for the Girl Scouts, did community organizing in Appalachia, taught high school in Kenya, and helped her mother run a...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 9-16-22
Sep 16, 2022
O God, who by the preaching of your blessed servant and bishop Ninian caused the light of the Gospel to shine in the land of Britain: Grant, we pray, that having his life and labors in remembrance...
A Pastoral Letter from Bishop John Harvey Taylor
Sep 15, 2022
My siblings in Christ: As with most world historical events, the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II evoked deep and disparate feelings. Most Episcopalians and Anglicans felt a special kinship...