The Bishop's Blog

Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity...

Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all who have...

Nearly 1,140 unhoused people died on the streets of Los Angeles last year. Their names filled 12 of the 20 pages in the bulletin for Saturday night’s Archdiocese of Los Angeles interfaith memorial...

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly...

Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through...

Greetings and blessings to you and yours this Christmastide. Wherever you are when you celebrate the Prince of Peace, whomever you are with, may it be a harbinger of a joyful new year in a world...

Heavenly God, whose blessed Son came not to be served but to serve: Bless all who, following in his steps, give themselves to the service of others; that with wisdom, patience, and courage, they may...

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be...

Almighty God, who strengthened your servant Dorothy Sayers with eloquence to defend Christian teaching: Keep us, we pray, steadfast in your true religion, that in constancy and peace we may always...

Almighty God, whose Son had nowhere to lay his head: Grant that those who live alone may not be lonely in their solitude, but that, following in his steps, they may find fulfillment in loving you...

Star of “Dreamgirls” on Broadway, accompanying singer for Janet Jackson and Engelbert Humperdinck, Vanessa Townsell of the famed Episcopal Chorale Society, Inc. of the Episcopal Diocese of Los...