The Bishop's Blog
Thoughts and reflections from Bishop John Harvey Taylor
Daily prayer: Katharina von Bora
Dec 20, 2023
Almighty God, who called your servant Katharina von Bora from a cloister to work for the reform of your church: Grant that, for the sake of your glory and the welfare of your church, we may go...
The promise of the Nativity: A Christmas message
Dec 19, 2023
Christmas 2023 My siblings in in Christ: May you and yours have a blessed Christmas and New Year. In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge scenes of his...
Daily prayer: A collect for guidance
Dec 19, 2023
Heavenly God, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you,...
Daily prayer: For those who live alone
Dec 18, 2023
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...
The Gathering in Advent at St. John’s Cathedral
Dec 17, 2023
It’s a blessing to join Dean Sawyer and Deacon Soriano in welcoming the Gathering to St. John’s for this most welcome, blossoming tradition of an Advent service by and for the AAPI community and its...
Remembering the Rev. Canon Peter Haynes
Dec 17, 2023
At Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Parish Church Corona del Mar, CA yesterday, we celebrated the life of its rector for three decades, the Rev. Canon Peter Haynes, in ancient and modern...
Daily prayer: Third Sunday of Advent
Dec 17, 2023
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ...
Holiday scenes at Heathrow
Dec 16, 2023
As we left Heathrow this morning, Santa and an elf were offering sendoffs; and when we arrived at LAX this afternoon, we witnessed a family welcome suitable for “Love Actually.”
Daily prayer: for the Rev. Canon Peter D. Haynes
Dec 16, 2023
O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day our brother Peter. We thank you for giving him to us, his family and friends, to know and to love as a companion on our earthly pilgrimage....
Daily prayer: Sharing faith in love
Dec 14, 2023
Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hardwood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching...
Lambeth and London
Dec 14, 2023
Meeting for an hour on Thursday morning at Lambeth Palace, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and I compared notes on affordable housing, politics and the church, and others matters. As you might...
Daily prayer: John of the Cross
Dec 14, 2023
Judge eternal, throned in splendor, who gave John of the Cross strength of purpose and faith that sustained him even through the dark night of the soul: Shed your light on all who love you, in unity...