by The Rev. Canon Susana Santibanez On February 3rd & 4th, I had the opportunity to attend the Diocesan Synod LIII of the Anglican Diocese of Western Mexico representing Bishop …
Bishop’s E-pistle
Invocation at the House of Representatives
I was honored to be invited by Representative Oscar de los Santos to give the invocation at the beginning of today’s legislative session of the Arizona House of Representatives. Please …
Prayers for Memphis
As I write this week’s Epistle, Tyre Nichols is being laid to rest in Memphis. I don’t know that I have more relevant words to share on his death than …
Desert Wisdom
January 17th is the Feast Day of St. Antony of Egypt, one of the fourth-century Desert Fathers and Mothers whose wisdom was collected and has been passed down to our …
Visit to Kisii Kenya from Arizona
Written by George Hartz The City of Scottsdale has had a sister city relationship since December 2013 with Uasin Gishu County in western Kenya. My wife Donna and I have …
Call to Prayer
It has already been a fascinating experience serving on the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music for the Episcopal Church. One key piece of what I am working on is …
Interfaith Winter Night
On Monday, Trinity Cathedral is hosting the Arizona Faith Network’s “Interfaith Winter Night” of prayer, song, and reflection. I am honored we are hosting this event, and to be welcoming …
Preparing the Way
I love Advent in the Episcopal Church–the anticipation, the introspection, the hymns, the combination of preparing for the birth of a child in Bethlehem and preparing for the second coming …
Baptismal Joy
Sheer Joy. That’s what I saw when I encountered this photo of one of the newly baptized and their parents at Epiphany, Flagstaff. Especially when I am concerned for the …
Prayers for an Election
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful …