Friday, December 01, 2006

When brothers dwell in unity


Pope Benedict's address at Patriarchal Church
Address by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at the Prayer service in the Patriarchal Church of St. George in the Phanar and meeting with His Holiness Bartholomew I (http://tinyurl.com/ycdbbo)

Quote:
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity” (Ps 133:1)
In this part of the Eastern world were also held the seven Ecumenical Councils which Orthodox and Catholics alike acknowledge as authoritative for the faith and discipline of the Church. They are enduring milestones and guides along our path towards full unity.
May this meeting strengthen our mutual affection and renew our common commitment to persevere on the journey leading to reconciliation and the peace of the Churches.
~ Pope Benedict XVI


Let us pray earnestly that the "reconciliation of our Churches" will happen during our lifetime.