Pope: Deep Regret Over Divided Christians. In his general audience today in the Paul VI Hall, in front of about 6,000 faithful, Benedict XVI expressed his "deep regret at the impossibility of sharing …More
Pope: Deep Regret Over Divided Christians.
In his general audience today in the Paul VI Hall, in front of about 6,000 faithful, Benedict XVI expressed his "deep regret at the impossibility of sharing the Eucharistic table" with still divided Christians. Presenting the annual Week of Prayer for Christian unity, the Pope added that "this is a painful experience that gives a penitential dimension to our prayer." Commenting on the theme "Devoted to the Apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers," Benedict XVI explained that it invites us to reflect on four elements that are characteristic of the first Christian community in Jerusalem. He said they are still pillars of the life of every Christian community and are ...
In his general audience today in the Paul VI Hall, in front of about 6,000 faithful, Benedict XVI expressed his "deep regret at the impossibility of sharing the Eucharistic table" with still divided Christians. Presenting the annual Week of Prayer for Christian unity, the Pope added that "this is a painful experience that gives a penitential dimension to our prayer." Commenting on the theme "Devoted to the Apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers," Benedict XVI explained that it invites us to reflect on four elements that are characteristic of the first Christian community in Jerusalem. He said they are still pillars of the life of every Christian community and are ...