Christian Unity
From its beginning the Catholic Charismatic Renewal has been part of an ecumenical current of grace. CHARIS is therefore, according to its Statutes, “an instrument to promote and work for unity in the body of Christ, as expressed in the prayer of Jesus Christ (Jn17).”
Statuts – Preamble
CHARIS and Christian Unity
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is especially called to develop bonds with Christians who are baptised in the Holy Spirit, taking part in the same current of grace.
Christian Unity Commission
CHARIS, an instrument at the service of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, has instituted a “Christian Unity Commission” (CUC) for the purpose of promoting and working for unity of the body of Chris.
The change – Lisbon 2023
Please, let’s pray together for an evangelization and transformative event on August 4th, 2023 at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon. It will be an incredible moment of communion, love, and salvation, where we – Catholics and Protestants together – will ignite the...
Synod: Ecumenical Prayer Vigil will emphasize ‘unity of the Church’
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Admonishment and change: 56th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
SOLEMNITY OF THE CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL CELEBRATION OF SECOND VESPERS 56th WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls Wednesday, 25 January 2023 We have just heard the word of God, which has...
Week of prayer for Christian Unity 2023
"Do good; seek justice" (Isaiah 1:17) “When you come to appear before me, who asked this from your hand? Trample my courts no more; bringing offerings is futile; incense is an abomination to me. New moon and sabbath and calling of convocation — I cannot endure solemn...
“The courage of humility, the one way to come to worship God in the same house”
55th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Solemnity of the conversion of Saint Paul HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls Tuesday, 25 January 2022 Before sharing a few thoughts, I would like to express my gratitude to his...
Day 08 – Week of prayer for Christian Unity
From the daily routes of division to the new paths of God. "They returned to their country by another way." (Mt.12:12) Pope Francis’s Prayer: “We adore you, Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Father, send us the Holy Spirit that Jesus has promised us....
Day 07 – Week of prayer for Christian Unity
The gifts of communion. "Then they brought out the treasures they had with them and offered him gold, incense and myrrh." (Mt. 2,11) “God, who are with us and walk by our side, give us today the grace of your light and your Spirit so that we can continue our...
Day 06 – Week of prayer for Christian Unity
Gathered in prayer to the one Lord. "They saw the child with his mother Mary and falling to their knees they adored him." (Mt.2,11) Prayer of Paul Couturier: “Lord Jesus You who, on the eve of your death, prayed that your disciples might be perfectly one, like...
Day 05 – Week of prayer for Christian Unity
Guided by the only Lord. "And the Star that they had seen in the East guided them." (Mt.2,9) Martin Luther’s prayer: “Eternal and merciful God, You who are a God of peace, love and unity, we beseech you, Father, and we beseech you to reunite, by your Holy...
