Ecumenical Prayer Service, Jan. 22

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Ecumenical Prayer Service is Jan. 22

An Ecumenical Prayer Service sponsored by the Diocese of HoumaThibodaux and its partners in Christian Unity is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Houma. The Ecumenical Prayer Service is an application of the following principle which is set down in the Roman Catholic Church’s Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism Nos. 109, 110: “Prayer in common is recommended for Catholics and other Christians so that together they may put before God the needs and problems they share, e.g., peace, social concerns, mutual charity among people, the dignity of the family, the effects of poverty, hunger and violence, etc. Shared prayer should, however, be particularly concerned with the restoration of Christian unity. It can center, e.g., on the mystery of the church and its unity, on baptism as a LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC sacramental bond of unity, or on the renewal of personal and community life as a necessary means to achieving unity. Prayer of this type is particularly recommended during the ‘Week of Prayer for Christian Unity’ or in the period between Ascension and Pentecost.”

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been observed every year since 1908 on January 18-25.

Christine Streams, diocesan liaison for Black Catholic Ministry and Father Glenn LeCompte, diocesan director of the Office of Worship, are collaborating with a committee consisting of both Protestant ministers and Catholic clergy to coordinate this worship service.

All are invited to participate in prayer and song to pray for the unity of Christians. A reception will follow the prayer service at 6109 Hwy 311 in Houma. BC

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