The Bishop's Blog
Thoughts and reflections from Bishop John Harvey Taylor
Conference on White Christian Nationalism
Jul 11, 2023
Nearly 70 people made time on Sunday afternoon to gather in the great hall of St. Paul's Commons, Echo Park for an Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles mini-conference on white Christian nationalism,...
Daily prayer: Benedict of Nursia
Jul 11, 2023
Gracious God, whose service is perfect freedom and in whose commandments there is nothing harsh nor burdensome: Grant that we, with your servant Benedict, may listen with attentive minds, pray with...
Daily prayer: For artists and musicians
Jul 10, 2023
O God, whom saints and angels delight to worship in heaven: Be ever present with your servants who seek through art and music to perfect the praises offered by your people on earth; and grant to...
Daily prayer: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Jul 9, 2023
O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one...
Imago dei
Jul 8, 2023
With many United Methodist Church conferences and parishes in the U.S. defying the worldwide church's anti-queer stance, so-called orthodox, conservative parishes are leaving and forming their own...
Vincent Mazzucchelli and John Thornbury, pioneers
Jul 8, 2023
Vincent Mazzucchelli and John Thornbury met in Los Angeles in 1963, when they were undergraduates. Vince had served in counterintelligence during World War II and, in the Vietnam era, after meeting...
Daily prayer: Aquila and Priscilla
Jul 8, 2023
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...
Daily prayer: The way of the cross
Jul 7, 2023
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may...
Daily prayer: Eva Lee Matthews
Jul 6, 2023
O God, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his poverty might be rich: Deliver us from an inordinate love of this world, that, inspired by the devotion of your servant Eva Lee Matthews, we...
Daily prayer: For peace
Jul 5, 2023
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be...
Daily prayer: Independence Day
Jul 4, 2023
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this...
Declaring independence from homelessness
Jul 3, 2023
Our society is rich enough that no one should have to sleep on the street or go hungry. There are other problems to solve – such as caring for people when they’re addicted or ill instead of putting...