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.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 – Day 7
Growing in unity “I am the vine, you are the branches” (Jn 15:5a) Scripture 1 Cor 1:10-13; 3:21-23: s Christ divided? Jn 17:20-23: As you and I are one Meditation On the eve of his death, Jesus prayed for the unity of those the Father gave him: “that they may all be...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 – Day 6
Welcoming others “Go and bear fruit, fruit that will last” (Jn 15:16b) Scripture Gen 18:1-5: Abraham hosts the angels at the Oak of Mamre Mk 6:30-44: Jesus’ compassion for the crowds Meditation When we let ourselves be transformed by Christ, his love in us grows and...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 – Day 5
Letting oneself be transformed by the Word “You have already been pruned by the word...” (Jn 15:3) Scripture Deut 30:11-20: The word of God is very close to you Mt 5:1-12: Blessed are you Meditation The Word of God is very close to us. It is a blessing and a promise...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 – Day 4
Praying together “I do not call you servants any longer... but I have called you friends” (Jn 15:15) Scripture Rom 8:26-27: The Spirit helps us in our weakness Lk 11:1-4: Lord, teach us to pray Meditation God thirsts for relationship with us. He searches for us as he...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 – Day 3
Forming one body “Love one another as I have loved you” (Jn 15:12b) Scripture Col 3:12-17: Clothe yourself with compassion Jn 13:1-15; 34-35: Love one another Meditation On the eve of his death, Jesus knelt to wash the feet of his disciples. He knew the difficulty of...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 – Day 2
Maturing internally “Abide in me as I abide in you” (Jn 15:4a) Scripture Eph 3:14-21: May Christ dwell in our hearts Lk 2:41-52: Mary treasured all these things Meditation The encounter with Jesus gives rise to the desire to stay with him and to abide in him: a time...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 – Day 1
Called by God “You did not choose me but I chose you” (Jn 15:16a) Scripture Gen 12:1-4: The call of Abraham Jn 1:35-51: The call of the first disciples Meditation The start of the journey is an encounter between a human being and God, between the created and the...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021
"Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit" (cf. Jn 15:5-9)January 18 - 25, 2021"CHARIS is an instrument to promote and work for unity in the body of Christ, as expressed in the prayer of Jesus Christ (Jn:17)" (Preamble). One of the most important objectives is...
2020 Week of Prayer – Day 1
Reconciliation: Throwing the Cargo Overboard Scripture Acts 27: 18-19, 21, They began to throw the cargo overboard. Psalm 85, You, Lord, sowed favor to your land. Luke 18: 9-14, All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves...
