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The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-7-22
Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel during the 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church for the renewal and mission of...
On the way to General Convention
It will be a blessing to join my House of Deputies colleagues in representing the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles at the General Convention of the Episcopal Church, which begins Friday morning at...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-6-22
O God, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his poverty might be rich: Deliver us from an inordinate love of this world, that, inspired by the devotion of your servant Eva Lee Matthews, we...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-5-22
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...
The Bishop’s Blog: ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ at the Old Globe
Shana Cooper, director of The Old Globe’s production of The Taming of the Shrew, which opened in mid-June, wrote this in her program notes: “Kate and Petruchio create a unique game of life they can...
The Bishop’s Blog: Plenty Good Room For All
News of six dead in a mass shooting in Illinois, and young Jayland Walker killed by police in Akron, further darkened this ambivalent Fourth of July. It’s hard to escape the feeling that perfecting...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-4-22
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-3-22
O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one...
The Bishop’s Blog: 7-2-22
O God, in the course of this busy life, give us times of refreshment and peace; and grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies and renew our minds, that our spirits may be opened to...
The Bishop’s Blog: Amazing people 7-1-22
You meet the most amazing people around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, including the Rev. Michael S. Bell, director of spiritual care at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, who met me for...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-1-22
Liberating God, we thank you for the steadfast courage of your servant Pauli Murray, who fought long and well: Unshackle us from the chains of prejudice and fear, that we may show forth the...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 6-30-22
Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdom: Grant that your Church, instructed by their teaching and example, and knit together in unity by your Spirit, may...