The Bishop's Blog

O God, by whose providence the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church: Grant that we who remember before you the blessed martyrs of Uganda, may, like them, be steadfast in our faith in Jesus...

Almighty God, who gave such courage and endurance to Blandina and her companions that by their deaths many hearts were turned to you; Grant that we, in accordance with their example, may also gladly...

You meet the most amazing people around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, including veteran peace and justice activists the Rev. Canon Patricia O'Reilly and Grace R. Dyrness, for a meeting with...

O God, who has given your church wisdom and revealed to it deep and secret things: Grant that we, like your servant Justin and in union with his prayers, may find your Word an abiding refuge all the...

With the legendary Charlie Munger this afternoon at Harvard-Westlake School, as the board gathered for our annual half-day retreat. Charlie's been a trustee for a half-century. When we weren't...

For 15 years, the Rev. Dr. Dan Heischman has served as executive director of the National Association of Episcopal Schools, making him chief guru for the practical miracles of Episcopal identity and...

God in heaven, by your grace the virgin mother of your incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping your word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her lowliness to...

St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Westwood, built in 1931, has grown up next door to UCLA, designated the second campus in the University of California system in 1919. The parish’s founders were...

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping those who serve in our armed forces at home and abroad. As we remember this Memorial Day all those who sacrificed themselves for our...

With classical and popular music and readings from poets and writers she loved, family members and friends of mezzo-soprano Christen K. Herman celebrated her life this afternoon at St. Athanasius...

Draw the souls of your people into your love, O God, that like your servant Mechthild, we may yearn to be fully yours, for you know us better than we can know ourselves; through Jesus Christ our...

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...