The Bishop's Blog

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It would be impossible to exaggerate the number of conversations around The Episcopal Church that come down to the fundamental question of how we help the Holy Spirit form mature Christian...

One family was nervous about bringing their kids to the Episcopal Church of the Messiah in Santa Ana on Sunday for their confirmation. They’d heard about ICE stopping people while driving, smashing...

I’ve been thinking of Galveston, Texas as a crossroads of intersectionality -- a kind of new Jerusalem, not in heaven but on earth. A place where God’s realm makes its comfortable earthly home. It...

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely...