The Bishop's Blog

The prayers of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles are urgently invited for the people of Monterey Park, where ten people were killed and ten more wounded Saturday night at a ballroom on W. Garvey...

Almighty and everlasting God, who chooses those whom the world deems powerless to put the powerful to shame: Grant us so to cherish the memory of your youthful martyrs Agnes and Cecilia, that we...

Grant, Almighty God, that in all times of trial and persecution, we might remain steadfast in faith and endurance, according to the example of your servant Fabian, who was faithful even unto death....

Almighty God, whose only-begotten Son led captivity captive and gave gifts to your people: Multiply among us faithful pastors, who, like your holy bishop Wulfstan, will give courage to those who are...

Almighty God, who inspired Simon Peter, first among the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the living God: Keep your Church steadfast upon the rock of this faith, so that in unity and...

The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is mourning and celebrating Canon Lydia Lopez, giant of justice, who died on Monday in Pasadena. Here's the account of our visit on her 80th birthday in April....

O God, as you by your Holy Spirit enabled your servant Anthony to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil; so give us grace to follow you with pure hearts and minds, through...

This day of quiet remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr., the clouds over Pasadena waxed, waned, and waxed. Mid-afternoon, defying the gospel promise, the darkness overcame the light. We do still...

Teaching and leading by cheerfulness, patience, and exhortation, personifying Bienvenido in every encounter, Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry blazed the way of love through the Episcopal Diocese of...

Almighty God, by the hand of Moses your servant you led your people out of slavery, and made them free at last: Grant that your church, following the example of your prophet Martin Luther King, may...

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may...

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, who of your divine providence has appointed various orders in your Church: Give your grace, we humbly beseech you, to the Revs. Susanne Wright-Nava, Stacey...