The Bishop's Blog
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...
Daily prayer: Aquila and Priscilla
God of grace and might, who gave to your servants Aquila and Priscilla gifts of zeal and eloquence to make known the truth of the Gospel: Raise up, we pray, in every country, heralds and evangelists...
Of love and laughter
I met Kathy in 1980, the day after Labor Day, at 26 Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan. I was arriving to go to work as a lowly researcher for former President Nixon. As his confidential secretary and...
Daily prayer: Pure affection
O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one...
Daily prayer: Eva Lee Matthews
O God, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his poverty might be rich: Deliver us from an inordinate love of this world, that, inspired by the devotion of your servant Eva Lee Matthews, we...