The Bishop's Blog

O God, the source of eternal light: Shed forth your unending day upon us who watch for you, that our lips may praise you, our lives may bless you, and our worship on the morrow give you glory;...

Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift: Send down upon our deacons and priests, and upon the congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy...

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of...

Almighty and most merciful God, who calls your people to yourself, we pray that, following the example of your bishop Richard of Chichester, we may see your Son Jesus Christ more clearly, love him...

My album from the first evening of clergy conference, as about 130 bishops, deacons, and priests from the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles gather in person for the first time since 2019. Our theme...

The people of St. Athanasius Episcopal Church, Echo Park mounted a joyful sendoff for their retiring (actually, redeploying) provost and vicar, the Very Rev. Canon Frank Alton, en dos idiomas esta...

Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the...

Appointed to serve as my chaplain this morning at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, South Gate, Ca., Donald L. R. Mitchell, 86 — member since 1964, former senior warden, retired postal worker, and...

O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in...

Gracious God, we bless your Name for the vision and witness of Sarah Hale, whose advocacy for the ministry of women helped to support the deaconess movement. Make us grateful for your many...

Gracious God, as we take counsel about hard problems that defy easy answers, help us remember that while we can’t satisfy everyone, it pleases you when we hear the truth in every faithful voice and...