Ut Unum Sint
THAT THEY MAY BE ONE
Ut Unum Sint
Encyclical of Pope John Paul II promulgated on May 25, 1995
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I - THE CATHOLIC CHURCH'S COMMITMENT TO ECUMENISM
God's plan and communion The way of ecumenism: the way of the Church Renewal and conversion The fundamental importance of doctrine The primacy of prayer Ecumenical dialogue Local structures of dialogue Dialogue as an examination of conscience Dialogue as a means of resolving disagreements Practical cooperation
CHAPTER II - THE FRUITS OF DIALOGUE
Brotherhood rediscovered Solidarity in the service of humanity Approaching one another through the Word of God and through divine worship Appreciating the endowments present among other Christians The growth of communion Dialogue with the Churches of the East Resuming contacts Sister Churches Progress in dialogue Relations with the Ancient Churches of the East Dialogue with other Churches and Ecclesial Communities in the West Ecclesial relations Achievements of cooperation
CHAPTER III - QUANTA EST NOBIS VIA?
Continuing and deepening dialogue Reception of the results already achieved Continuing spiritual ecumenism and bearing witness to holiness Contribution of the Catholic Church to the quest for Christian unity The ministry of unity of the Bishop of Rome The communion of all particular Churches with the Church of Rome: a necessary condition for unity Full unity and evangelization
EXHORTATION
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INTRODUCTION
<UT UNUM SINT>! The call for Christian unity made by the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council with such impassioned commitment is finding an ever greater echo in the hearts of believers, especially as the Year 2000 approaches, a year which Christians will celebrate as a sacred Jubilee, the commemoration of the Incarnation of the Son of God, who became man in order to save humanity.
The courageous witness of so many martyrs of our century, including members of Churches and Ecclesial Communities not in
Ut Unum Sint
Encyclical of Pope John Paul II promulgated on May 25, 1995
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I - THE CATHOLIC CHURCH'S COMMITMENT TO ECUMENISM
God's plan and communion The way of ecumenism: the way of the Church Renewal and conversion The fundamental importance of doctrine The primacy of prayer Ecumenical dialogue Local structures of dialogue Dialogue as an examination of conscience Dialogue as a means of resolving disagreements Practical cooperation
CHAPTER II - THE FRUITS OF DIALOGUE
Brotherhood rediscovered Solidarity in the service of humanity Approaching one another through the Word of God and through divine worship Appreciating the endowments present among other Christians The growth of communion Dialogue with the Churches of the East Resuming contacts Sister Churches Progress in dialogue Relations with the Ancient Churches of the East Dialogue with other Churches and Ecclesial Communities in the West Ecclesial relations Achievements of cooperation
CHAPTER III - QUANTA EST NOBIS VIA?
Continuing and deepening dialogue Reception of the results already achieved Continuing spiritual ecumenism and bearing witness to holiness Contribution of the Catholic Church to the quest for Christian unity The ministry of unity of the Bishop of Rome The communion of all particular Churches with the Church of Rome: a necessary condition for unity Full unity and evangelization
EXHORTATION
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INTRODUCTION
<UT UNUM SINT>! The call for Christian unity made by the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council with such impassioned commitment is finding an ever greater echo in the hearts of believers, especially as the Year 2000 approaches, a year which Christians will celebrate as a sacred Jubilee, the commemoration of the Incarnation of the Son of God, who became man in order to save humanity.
The courageous witness of so many martyrs of our century, including members of Churches and Ecclesial Communities not in