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 2020 – Day 2
Enlightenment: Seeking and showing forth Christ’s light Acts 27:20: “When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest raged, all hope of our being saved was at last abandoned.” Psalm 119:105-110 Mark 4:35-41 Meditation Christ is...
2020 Week of Prayer – Day 3
Hope: Paul’s message Scripture Acts 27:22, 34: “I urge you now to keep up your courage, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship... none of you will lose a hair from your heads...” Psalm 27 Matthew 11:28 - 30 Reflection As Christians...
2020 Week of Prayer – Day 4
Trust: Do not be afraid, believe Scripture Acts 27:23-26: “For the last night there stood by me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before the emperor; and indeed, God has granted safety...
Week of Prayer 2020 – Day 5
Strength: Breaking bread for the journey Scripture Acts 27: 33 -36 : “Just before daybreak, Paul urged all of them to take some food, saying, ‘Today is the fourteenth day that you have been in suspense and remaining without food, having eaten...
Week of Prayer 2020 – Day 6
Hospitality: Show unusual kindness Scripture Acts 28:1-2, 7: “After we had reached safety, we then learned that the island was called Malta. The natives showed us unusual kindness. Since it had begun to rain and was cold, they kindled a fire and welcomed all of...
Week of Prayer 2020 – Day 7
Conversion: Changing our hearts and minds Scripture Acts 28:3-6 : “Paul had gathered a bundle of brushwood and was putting it on the fire, when a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand.When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand,...
Week of Prayer 2020 – Day 8
Generosity: Receiving and giving Scripture Acts 28:8-10 - “The father of Publius lay sick in bed with fever and dysentery. Paul visited him and cured him by praying and putting his hands on him.After this happened, the rest of the people on the island who had...
