The Bishop's Blog

Almighty God, who created us in your image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it...

Gracious and loving God, we beseech you to continue to comfort those around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles still reeling from the Eaton and Palisades fires; to throw a blanket of protection...

God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness.' Gen. 1:26a When you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 And this is...

The Rev. Dick Belliss, his friend the Rev. Canon John Saville said Sunday in a lovely homily at his celebration of life, was a “marathon man” — in for the duration as a life-long runner but also as...

Almighty God, by the hand of Moses your servant you led your people out of slavery, and made them free at last: Grant that your church, following the example of your prophet Martin Luther King, may...

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may...

My scrapbook from this morning’s celebration of new ministry for the Rev. Dr. Greg Kimura, the ninth rector of St. James' Episcopal Church- South Pasadena, CA, succeeding priest in charge the Rev....

Gracious God, we give thanks today as the people of St. James' Episcopal Church- South Pasadena, CA gather to celebrate the new ministry of their rector, the Rev. Dr. Greg Kimura. Comfort the six...

Gracious God, as our thoughts turn again to the service of your sanctuary this weekend, we give you thanks and praise for St Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, offering welcome to the people of...

Please join me in supporting Jubilee Homes, which lost one of its sober living sites in the Eaton fire. The executive director, the Rev. Tim Hartley, reports that the residents are all OK, but they...

Gracious God, you have lit the spark of generosity and love in every human heart, and in crisis, it shines brightest. In this second week of the wildfire emergency, quicken our hearts and fingers as...

Among the manifold mysteries of Christian faith is that while our God in Christ played no role in bringing about our wildfire crisis, they are fully engaged through the Holy Spirit in the season of...