The Bishop's Blog
Daily prayer: For prisoners of conscience
O God, whose Son forgave his enemies while he was suffering shame and death: Strengthen those who suffer for the sake of conscience; when they are accused, save them from speaking in hate; when they...
A reflection for Lent
A year or two ago, walking on Rosemead Blvd. near our home in east Pasadena, I came across a man lying on the sidewalk and behaving badly. Rushing past, I stopped a half-block along, knowing I had...
Daily prayer: For all our works
Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and further us with your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy Name,...
Of sight and hearing
Bridges between soul and the wider world, my sight and hearing are threatening to return to dust ahead of the rest of the package. In my 70th year, my eyes are dimming a bit. Glaucoma runs in the...
Daily prayer: Ash Wednesday
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and...
Daily prayer: Valentine’s Day
Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can desire or pray...
Daily prayer: Absalom Jones
Set us free, heavenly God, from every bond of prejudice and fear; that, honoring the steadfast courage of your servant Absalom Jones, we may show forth in our lives the reconciling love and true...
The Rev. Canon Joanne Leslie, deacon
In The Episcopal Church, deacons lead by example, and here’s one. When its beloved longtime rector left five years ago, and St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, its extraordinary diversity by...
Celebrating the Rev. Li Tim-Oi and the ministry of women
Eighty years ago, in the early years of World War II, the Holy Spirit needed seminary-trained Florence Li Tim-Oi to administer Holy Eucharist to Anglicans in neutral Macao. Bucking tradition, and...
Daily prayer: Barbara Clementine Harris
God of the prophets, we give you thanks for calling Barbara Clementine Harris to the office of bishop. Open our eyes to behold the wondrous works you have prepared for your church in calling women...
Daily prayer: The Transfiguration
O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear...
Daily prayer: For artists and musicians
O God, whom saints and angels delight to worship in heaven: Be ever present with all those who seek through art and music to entertain, enliven, and enlighten your people on earth; and grant to them...