The Bishop's Blog
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...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 6-29-22
Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 6-28-22
Almighty God, who strengthened your servant Irenaeus to defend thy truth against every blast of vain doctrine: Keep us, we pray, steadfast in your true religion, that in constancy and peace we may...
The Bishop’s Blog: What’s really up with SCOTUS?
What’s really up with SCOTUS? It’s easy. Follow the money. Everyone wanting reproductive freedom and equity notwithstanding their orientation and identification feels like a victim this week. And...
The Bishop’s Blog: LGBTQ+ Ministry Garden Party
My scrapbook from today's Diocese of Los Angeles: LGBTQ Ministry garden party at Canon Kathy Hannigan O'Connor's and my house in Pasadena, aka your episcopal residence, celebrating 30 years of...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 6-26-22
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by...
The Bishop’s Blog: RIP the Rev. Fay Hogan
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Rev. Dr. Faye Hogan was a Tucson police officer and a California teacher and school administrator before being ordained a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Los...
The Bishop’s Blog: Preparing for Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium
The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles returns to Dodger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 23, our first Dodger Night since 2019. The main event is the matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals. Both are leading...
The Bishop’s Blog: Daily prayer 6-25-22
Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, in your divine providence you have appointed various orders in your Church: Give your grace, we humbly pray, to Jos Tharakan as he is consecrated and...