The Bishop's Blog
Daily prayer: Peoples of the earth
O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek...
Remembering the Rev. John Conrad
Twenty years ago, when the Rev. John Conrad was serving as rector of a parish in El Cajon, in San Diego county, he found an unhoused couple sleeping on the grounds one morning. Instead of rousting...
Daily prayer: The liberty of abundant life
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus...
Daily prayer: Winter trees
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may...
Daily prayer: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord;...
Daily prayer: Brigid of Kildare
O God, whose servant Brigid, kindled with the flame of your love, became a shining light in your church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you...
Camp Stevens summer camp registration is open
Rabbit Rabbit! It's Feb. 1 – and here's the exciting word from Camp Stevens program director Gabby Coburn: "Happy opening day of registration! As we look forward and prepare for a busy spring,...
Daily prayer: Faithful servants
O God of all, whom the whole heavens adore: Let the whole earth also worship you, all nations obey you, all tongues confess and bless you, and people everywhere love you and serve you in peace;...
Daily prayer: Mission and parish families
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for all the mission and parish families in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Strengthen the faithful,...
Daily prayer: Church of the Epiphany, Oak Park
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord,...
A rich weekend in the Diocese of Los Angeles
I had such a rich weekend around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles! Just four photos for now. Saturday morning at The Church of the Epiphany in Oak Park, presiding and preaching at the...
Daily prayer: St. John Chrysostom
O God, who gave your servant John Chrysostom grace eloquently to proclaim your righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honor of your Name: Mercifully grant...