Pope Benedict XVI arrives at the weekly audience at the Vatican January 18, 2012. (Reuters Pictures)
Pope Benedict XVI waves as he leaves after the weekly audience at the Vatican January 18, 2012. (Reuters Pictures)
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I have no desire to pray to return to Rome.. I will pray that Roman Catholics hear and respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
If there were any possibility that Roman Catholic doctrine was biblical, the believers in Jesus Christ around here would unite without request. The reason unity is impossible is that the biblical Christians simply recognize that Rome does not comport with the Scriptures. Light cannot fellowship with darkness. It is nothing personal, just good scholarship.
But, with RnMomof7 we will pray for those entrapped by the enticing religious trappings of sacerdotalism, sacraments, mariolatry, indulgences, gold, papalism, and other diversions from the biblical Gospel.
Christian Unity on Free Republic [Vanity]
Archbishop Hilarion on Christian Unity
Marking Week of Prayer, Benedict XVI Cites Four 'Pillars' for Christian Unity
On Praying for Christian Unity
On the Unity of the Church. [Church Fathers (cont'd)]
On the Unity of The Church [Church Fathers, (cont'd)]
On The Unity of The Church (cont'd)
On the Unity of the Church (Cont'd) [Church Fathers]
On the Unity of the Church. [Church Fathers]
Pontiff Looks for More Fruits in Unity Dialogue [Catholic/Lutheran]
During the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity this Lutheran remembers when there was but one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church undivided East from West, and so prays this prayer attributed to Gelasius. 5th Century Bishop of Rome:
Let us call with faith upon God our Father
through Jesus Christ, his beloved Son,
in the Holy Spirit, who inspires our prayer.
For the spotless Church of Jesus Christ,
that she may show forth into the world
the glory of the Lord,
let us ask for the riches of divine goodness:
Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.
For those who faithfully dispense
the word of truth,
for those who exercise authority,
in the service of their sisters and brothers,
let us ask for the infinite wisdom of the Word of God:
Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.
For those who direct the people,
that they may govern according to right and justice,
let us call upon the Kings of kings
and Master of nations:
Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.
For those who are beginning to know
the name of Jesus Christ
and ardently desire divine mercy
let us call upon him who is the way, the truth,
and the life:
Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.
For those held captive
by human weakness and frailty,
by the spirit of envy and hatred,
by the many error of the world,
let us implore the mercy of the Redeemer:
Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.
For those who suffer in their flesh
or in their spirit,
those oppressed, slandered, or hopeless,
let us call upon the Lord who is close
to despondent hearts:
Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.
For those who have been victims of error or lies,
those who do not know the light of the Gospel,
for those who despise it,
let us call upon the Lord of truth”
Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.
For those whose love comes to the aid of the poor,
those who share their bread
with their less fortunate sisters and brothers,
let us pray to the Lord, the friend of the poor,
Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.
For all of us gathered here,
that we may receive our daily bread
and pardon for our sins,
let us call upon our Father in heaven:
Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.
For our brothers and sisters who have left this world
that they may enjoy eternal light and peace,
let us pray to Jesus Christ, the first-born of the dead:
Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus Christ,
your resurrection has gathered together
the multitude of believers into a single community.
May your Church of today, like that of old,
have but one heart,
have but one soul.
Perfect our conversation as believers
that our discourse may reflect the unity
you share with the Father and the Holy Spirit
as you live and reign,
one God, now and forever
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Eight Days reflecting on our change in Christ
Day Five: Changed by the peace of the Risen Lord
Jesus stood among them and said: Peace be with you! (Jn 20:19)
Today we celebrate the peace of the Risen Lord. The Risen One is the great Victor over death and the world of darkness. He unites His disciples, who were paralysed with fear. He opens up before us new prospects of life and of acting for His coming kingdom. The Risen Lord unites and strengthens all believers. Peace and unity are the hallmarks of our transformation in the resurrection.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Eight Days reflecting on our change in Christ
Day Six: Changed by God’s Steadfast Love
This is the victory, our faith (cf. 1 Jn 5:4)
On this day we concentrate our attention on God’s steadfast love. The Paschal Mystery reveals this steadfast love, and calls us to a new way of faith. This faith overcomes fear and opens our hearts to the power of the Spirit. Such faith calls us to friendship with Christ, and so to one another.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Eight Days reflecting on our change in Christ
Day Seven: Changed by the Good Shepherd
Feed my sheep (Jn 21:19)
On this day the Bible texts show us the Lord strengthening His flock. Following the Good Shepherd, we are called to strengthen each other in the Lord, and to support and fortify the weak and the lost. There is one Shepherd, and we are his people.