The Bishop's Blog
Thoughts and reflections from Bishop John Harvey Taylor
Daily prayer: Stephen the martyr
Dec 26, 2023
We give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of the first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors to your Son Jesus Christ, who stands at your right hand;...
Daily prayer: Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2023
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and...
Daily prayer: Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2023
O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes...
Christmas Eve sermon at St. John’s Cathedral
Dec 25, 2023
We return to Bethlehem at Christmastime to hear the story again and to let it boggle our minds. The first miracle is how God uses hapless imperial factotums for God’s purposes. Some official sitting...
My two-year-old Christmas Eve ode to gift wrapping
Dec 24, 2023
When I wrap family Christmas presents, I think of my mother, Jean, who taught me when I was about ten. Now there are YouTube videos. On the long side, fold over the edge of the top flap a half-inch...
Daily prayer: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Dec 24, 2023
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...
Daily prayer: For clergy
Dec 23, 2023
Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift: Send down upon our bishops, deacons, and priests, and upon the congregations committed to their charge, the healthful...
A 50th wedding anniversary celebration
Dec 22, 2023
Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and St John Chrysostom Church stalwarts Loreen and Andy Guilford celebrated their 50th anniversary Thursday evening with family and friends, including daughters...
‘A Jazzy Christmas Carol’ at St. Barnabas’, Eagle Rock
Dec 22, 2023
After preview performances in St. Louis and Santa Clarita, “A Jazzy Christmas Carol” had its world premiere tonight at St. Barnabas Eagle Rock — and the classic Anglican formula of ancient and...
Daily prayer: For those who travel
Dec 22, 2023
Heavenly God, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel during this Christmas season; surround them with your loving care; protect...
Daily prayer: Thomas the Apostle
Dec 21, 2023
Everliving God, who strengthened your apostle Thomas with firm and certain faith in your Son's resurrection: Grant us so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God,...
Amazing people in the week before Christmas
Dec 21, 2023
The week before Christmas, you meet the most amazing people around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, including the Very Rev. Kay Sylvester, for a rich conversation about her ministry as rector...