The Bishop's Blog

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns...

When I happened to be corresponding some months ago with the presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, Sean Rowe, about the timing of upcoming meetings of the House of Bishops, he made it clear that...

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...

For the last two days, in our country, in my own heart, the most powerful emotion I’ve experienced has been anger. It has taken many forms. Anger at the senseless murder of Charlie Kirk, spouse of...

Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our...

My scrapbook from our informal welcoming dinner Sunday evening at St. Paul's Commons, Echo Park for 23 bishops of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente along with their spouses and other IFI clergy and...

How can a bishop visit two parishes at the same time? When venturing to St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Santa Monica, which is home away from home for The Parish of St. Matthew - The...

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...

I’m at LAX en route the Dominican Republic, where the House of Bishops is having its autumn meeting beginning tomorrow.The Dominican Republic is one of 22 countries in The Episcopal Church. Our...

Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through...

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...

O heavenly God, who has filled the world with beauty: Open our eyes to behold your gracious hand in all your works; that, rejoicing in your whole creation, we may learn to serve you with gladness;...