The Bishop's Blog
An officer’s faith and the hand of God
L.A. sheriff’s Capt. John MacDonald was just a mile away when he heard what had happened to 75 of his recruits. They had been running in formation along a street in Whittier, not far from the STARS...
Daily prayer: For faith in God’s power
Almighty God, we feel so low when events spin out of control — in the White House, our neighbor’s house, sometimes our own house. We want to fix things, and we want those in power to listen to us....
Daily prayer: For the 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...
Daily prayer: The Golden Rule
O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to...
St. Athanasius Church, a hero in Butler, PA, and the Lotus Festival
At St. Athanasius Episcopal Church, Echo Park this morning, word had already reached members of the congregation that volunteer firefighter Corey Compertore, killed yesterday by Donald Trump’s...
Of picnics on the lawn and political violence
Kathy and I joined several hundred of our fellow Huntington Library supporters this evening for a beautiful evening of sitting on the lawn with our picnics while feverishly checking our newsfeeds....
Daily prayer: for Donald Trump
Gracious God, in the immediate aftermath of today's horrifying events in Pennsylvania, we pray for the full recovery of former President Trump and give thanks that he was not more seriously injured....
Daily prayer: For parents and children
Almighty God, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children: Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as we bring them up, that we may teach them to love whatever is just and true and good,...
Daily prayer: For laborers
Dear God, each day we should honor laborers in our country, because often we take them for granted. So thank you for reminding us that every worker we see—and even those who work behind the...
Archery, determination, and the art of forgiveness
Prizewinning archer Yadira Perdomo has a heart trained on forgiveness. Given her experience, it would be a hard target for some of us to hit. When she was 16 and living in Bogotá, bullying...
Daily prayer: For the president and all in authority
O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: We commend this nation to your merciful care, that, being guided by your Providence, we may dwell secure in your peace. Grant to the President...
Daily prayer: For peace
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, "Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you:" Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that...