Pakistani Christians spread message of unity
Annual gathering of Christian leaders calls for greater efforts to promote ecumenism
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The role of the National Commission for Justice and Peace in the community was highlighted by Christian leaders, lawyers and journalists. (Photo: UCA News)
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was observed by the National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP), the human rights organization of Pakistan s Archdiocese of Karachi.
Celebrated from Jan 18-25 since 1908, this year’s unity week had a special theme of “Abide in my love … You shall bear much fruit” (John 15:17).
The role of the NCJP in the community was highlighted by Christian leaders of different denominations, lawyers and journalists.
Christians must show world what journey to unity looks like, pope says
Pope Francis delivers his blessing during his general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Jan. 20, 2021. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
By Carol Glatz • Catholic News Service • Posted January 20, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) Unity requires prayer, love and fighting the devil, who always sows division, Pope Francis said.
The devil “fosters division everywhere and in every way” by tempting people “with the weaknesses of our brothers and sisters. He is astute: He magnifies others’ mistakes and defects, sows discord, provokes criticism and creates factions,” the pope said Jan. 20 during his weekly general audience.
‘You did not choose me, but I chose you’ was one of the themes for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Rev Lisa Buratti reflects on the way we are “unique pieces of a gigantic puzzle,” called to find our place in God’s great creation.