Ecumenism: That They May Be One | Catholic/Christian

1. The Scandal of Division

Jesus prayed at the Last Supper "that they may be one, as You and I are one, so that the world may believe." The division of Christians into Catholic, Orthodox, and thousands of Protestant denominations is a scandal that hurts the credibility of the Gospel.

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2. Degrees of Communion

Ecumenism recognizes the unity that already exists, while holding the truth intact.

With the Orthodox, we share almost everything (Sacraments, Succession) except the role of the Pope.
With Protestants, we share Baptism and faith in Christ, though we differ on Sacraments and Authority.

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3. The Path Forward

True unity will not come through politics or watering down doctrine ("lowest common denominator"). It will come through prayer, dialogue, and conversion of heart. The closer we all get to Christ, the closer we get to each other.

Unity begins with prayer and conversion of heart. Here is material for both

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