The Search for Christian Unity: A Popular Version of the Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism - Softcover

Catholic Bishops Of England And Wales

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0905241215 ISBN 13: 9780905241210

Publisher: Catholic Communications Service / Catholic Bishops, 2002

Synopsis

ASIN: 0905241215 Product Name: The Search for Christian Unity: A Popular Version of the Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism Product ID: 9780905241210 Product ID Type: ean

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Synopsis

'The Search for Christian Unity' Major New Ecumenical Resource from Catholic Church The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have published a major new resource for ecumenical dialogue. Entitled, The Search for Christian Unity, this 80-page book is a popular adaptation of the Holy See's Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism. In his foreword, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor writes: "I wish to wholeheartedly commend this popular version of the Ecumenical Directory. It is my sincere hope that through the study of this document the work of ecumenism will be given new impetus in dioceses and parishes." In making the Directory more accessible, The Search for Christian Unity includes study questions and points for action. It has five chapters: 1. 'The search for Christian unity' makes the Catholic Church's ecumenical commitment very clear. 2. 'Organisation in the Catholic Church at the service of Christian unity' describes how the Church officially structures its search for unity. 3. 'Ecumenical formation in the Catholic Church' deals with the vital issue of learning about ecumenism and forming an ecumenical attitude. 4.

'Communion in life and spiritual activity among the baptised' spells out appropriate ways of sharing in prayer and in both sacramental and non-sacramental worship. 5. 'Ecumenical co-operation, dialogue and common witness' looks at practical details of working, withnessing and sharing in dialogue together. The Search for Christian Unity was approved for publication by the bishops of England and Wales at their November 2001 meeting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Catholic Communications Service / Catholic Bishops
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0905241215
• ISBN 13: 9780905241210
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80