The Bishop's Blog
Thoughts and reflections from Bishop John Harvey Taylor
Daily prayer: Aquila and Priscilla
Jul 8, 2025
God of grace and might, who gave to your servants Aquila and Priscilla gifts of zeal and eloquence to make known the truth of the Gospel: Raise up, we pray, in every country, heralds and evangelists...
Support the the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas
Jul 7, 2025
Please join me in supporting relief efforts in the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, which is caring for the families of Episcopalians and others lost in the floods. I know everyone remembers how...
Daily prayer: To grow in the Holy Spirit
Jul 7, 2025
Holy Spirit, open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts, that we may grow closer to you through joy and through suffering. Be with us in the fullness of your power as new members are added to your...
Visiting St. Alban’s, Yucaipa
Jul 7, 2025
Looking at the register at St Alban's Episcopal Church in Yucaipa, a few miles east of Riverside, you see that half again as many people are coming to church during the week as on Sunday. In recent...
Daily prayer: For those in peril
Jul 6, 2025
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, especially when we cry out for those in peril, and those who fear...
Daily prayer: Take away our hatred
Jul 5, 2025
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down...
Daily prayer: For the United States
Jul 4, 2025
God of righteousness and love, if your spirit infused the spirit of United States independence, it was not for the sake of one country or the several states but every soul they comprise. We perfect...
Independence Day
Jul 3, 2025
Independence Day is for fireworks, hotdogs, and beach sand castles, not drawing lines in the sand. But it’s becoming hard for millions of Americans to remain in cordial conversation with the...
Daily prayer: To contend with evil
Jul 2, 2025
Almighty God, who created us in your own 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...
Raising money for the families of detained church members in the diocese
Jul 2, 2025
The generous, faithful people of St. Stephen's Hollywood are raising funds to support the families of some of those seized in our government's cruel workplace raids. Follow the link below if you...
Daily prayer: Moses
Jul 2, 2025
Almighty God, whose blessed Son guides our footsteps in the way of peace: Deliver us from the paths of hatred and violence, that we, following the example of your servant Moses, may serve you with...
Daily prayer: Pauli Murray
Jul 1, 2025
Liberating God, we thank you for the steadfast courage of your servant Pauli Murray, who fought long and well: Unshackle us from the chains of prejudice and fear, that we may show forth the...