185th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

This year’s theme for our Diocesan convention is Always We Begin Again. It is taken from the wonderful book written by John McQuiston, II. The book is an adaptation of Benedict’s rules for living a spiritual life. I like the title because every day we begin again, we start over, praying and practicing the way of Love. The title also reminds us that this year the Diocese will begin again with a new Bishop. This is the rhythm of the Episcopal tradition. One Bishop resigns and another one is ordained all in an orderly transition.

I ask that in the few days we have left before our gathering you begin to pray for all delegates. Pray for both an ending and a new beginning. Pray that we will begin again with joy and wonder.

Faithfully,