A new document on ecumenism

[Paulus]

This document of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, prepared in conjunction with
its Episcopal Commission for Christian Unity, Religious Relations with the Jews, and Interfaith
Dialogue, marks the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's Decree on Ecumenism (Unitatis
Redintegratio). It provides an overview of Catholic principles in the work of Christian unity, gives a
brief account of what has been achieved ecumenically over the past 50 years both internationally
and in Canada, and charts out ways in which the Church is being led by the Holy Spirit in promoting
Christian unity. It is our hope that it will serve as a resource and formative guide for those engaged
in pastoral and ecumenical work: on diocesan and eparchial ecumenical commissions; in parishes
and educational institutions; in local or regional dialogues; and for Catholics engaged in other
ecumenical initiatives fostering common witness, mission and prayer for unity. It is hoped that it
will also be of service to our dialogue partners, who should find here an accessible overview of
the Catholic Church in its ecumenical engagement. Its publication coincides with that of a more
introductory resource, A Church in Dialogue: Catholic Ecumenical Commitment. The shorter version
works towards these same ends, but is intended for a broader readership in parishes and schools.
In both, we unite ourselves to Jesus' prayer that his disciples may be one, so that the world may
believe (Jn 17:20-21).

http://www.cccb.ca/site/images/stories/pdf/A_Church_in_Dialogue_long_version_EN.PDF

[AVZ]

This document of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, prepared in conjunction with
its Episcopal Commission for Christian Unity, Religious Relations with the Jews, and Interfaith
Dialogue, marks the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's Decree on Ecumenism (Unitatis
Redintegratio). It provides an overview of Catholic principles in the work of Christian unity, gives a
brief account of what has been achieved ecumenically over the past 50 years both internationally
and in Canada, and charts out ways in which the Church is being led by the Holy Spirit in promoting
Christian unity. It is our hope that it will serve as a resource and formative guide for those engaged
in pastoral and ecumenical work: on diocesan and eparchial ecumenical commissions; in parishes
and educational institutions; in local or regional dialogues; and for Catholics engaged in other
ecumenical initiatives fostering common witness, mission and prayer for unity. It is hoped that it
will also be of service to our dialogue partners, who should find here an accessible overview of
the Catholic Church in its ecumenical engagement. Its publication coincides with that of a more
introductory resource, A Church in Dialogue: Catholic Ecumenical Commitment. The shorter version
works towards these same ends, but is intended for a broader readership in parishes and schools.
In both, we unite ourselves to Jesus' prayer that his disciples may be one, so that the world may
believe (Jn 17:20-21).

http://www.cccb.ca/site/images/stories/pdf/A_Church_in_Dialogue_long_version_EN.PDF

Yeah, lets all join together and unify. One condition though, you all need to become Catholic and submit yourself to our Pope.

[winsome]

Yeah, lets all join together and unify. One condition though, you all need to become Catholic and submit yourself to our Pope.

Why do you have a problem with Christians trying to gain a better understanding of each other and working towards the sort of unity that God wants for his Church?

Would you prefer to see bitterness and emnity between Christians?

[kensington]

I would prefer the split.  That way I know that the word of God is fulfilled, that there would be a split, that the apostasy would come, and they would be given to delusions.

And then... there will be the rest of us who stay faithful to the Word of God.

Unlike the CC bishops who change the word and rearrange the word to fit their convenience throughout history. And the people who follow them.

[AVZ]

Yeah, lets all join together and unify. One condition though, you all need to become Catholic and submit yourself to our Pope.

Why do you have a problem with Christians trying to gain a better understanding of each other and working towards the sort of unity that God wants for his Church?

Would you prefer to see bitterness and emnity between Christians?

For two reasons:

A) The unification the RCC seeks with other Christian communities is based on those other communities turning Catholic and submitting to the Pope
B) The unification the RCC seeks includes non-Christian religions, and hence she has come up with the doctrine that there even is a plan of salvation for Muslims

[winsome]

For two reasons:

A) The unification the RCC seeks with other Christian communities is based on those other communities turning Catholic and submitting to the Pope
B) The unification the RCC seeks includes non-Christian religions, and hence she has come up with the doctrine that there even is a plan of salvation for Muslims

What, a seperate plan of savation for Muslims?