The Bishop's Blog
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-26-22
Gracious and loving God, we beseech your blessing on the 2,000 people gathering in Canterbury and at the University of Kent through Sunday, Aug. 7 for the 15th Lambeth conference, especially those...
The Bishop’s Blog: Landing at Lambeth
Before I’d even located my suitcase this afternoon at the University of Kent, headquarters for the 15th Lambeth Conference, I’d already met three bishops from the Province of the Episcopal Church in...
The Bishop’s Blog: Heading for Lambeth
Beginning this week until Sunday, Aug. 7, most of the bishops of The Episcopal Church, including me, will be with Anglican colleagues around the world at the Lambeth conference in England, hosted by...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-25-22
O gracious God, we remember before you today your servant and apostle James, first among the Twelve to suffer martyrdom for the Name of Jesus Christ; and we pray that you will pour out upon the...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-24-22
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-23-22
Holy God, whose beloved Son Jesus Christ blessed the pure in heart: Grant that we, together with your servant John Cassian and in union with his prayers, may ever seek the purity with which to...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-22-22
Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of body and of mind, and called her to be a witness of his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by your grace we may be healed from...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-21-22
O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and...
The Bishop’s Blog: Bait-and-switch Lambeth Conference
You think it’s hot in London this week? Wait until next week in Canterbury. Beginning Wednesday and continuing through Aug. 7, bishops from around the Anglican Communion are gathering for the...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-20-22
O God, whose Spirit guides us into all truth and makes us free: Strengthen and sustain us as you did your servants Elizabeth, Amelia, Sojourner, and Harriet. Give us vision and courage to stand...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-19-22
Merciful God, who called your servant Macrina to reveal in her life and teaching the riches of your grace and truth: Grant that we, following her example, may seek after your wisdom and live...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 7-18-22
O Lord, who in a time of turmoil and confusion raised up your servant William White to lead your church into ways of stability and peace; Hear our prayer, and give us wise and faithful leaders,...