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"This sacred Synod exhorts all the Catholic faithful to recognize the signs of the times and to participate skillfully in the work of ecumenism." Vatican II: Decree on Ecumenism
Decree on Ecumenism Vatican II That All May Be One Pope John Paul II: Ut Unum Sint (1995) Fourth Centenary of the Union of Brest 1995 apostolic letter of Pope John Paul II Vatican II Called Catholics to Active Role in Ecumenism Reflection by Pope John Paul II in January 1996 Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism 1993 document by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity Profile of the Council as well as documents from the Council On Religious Unity Pope Pius XI: Mortalium Animos (1928) On Truth, Unity and Peace Articles 59-96 on Christian unity. Pope John XXIII: Ad Petri Cathedram (1959) A People Made One A Pastoral Letter on Christian Unity from the Catholic Conference of Kentucky Common Christological Declaration Between the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East in 1994 Common Declaration Signed by Pope John Paul II and Patriarch Bartholomew I in 1995 Common Declaration Signed by Pope John Paul II and Armenian Catholicicos Karekin I in 1996 The Doctrine of Justification 1997 Lutheran-Catholic Joint Declaration After Easter Together, Ecumenism Paper by Cardinal Walter Kasper, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity After Easter Together, Ecumenism Paper by Mary Tanner, Anglican Theologian The Joint Declaration on Justification Article by Hans L. Martensen in Ecumenical Review, 2000 A Point of No Return? The Joint Declaration and the future of Lutheran-Catholic dialogue. Article by Peder Norgaard-Hojen in Ecumenical Review, 2000 The Gift of Authority An agreed statement by the Second Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission The Gift of Authority Article by Michael Root in Ecumenical Review, 2000 A New Obstacle to Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue Article by Francis A. Sullivan, SJ in America, 1998 The Impact of Dominus Iesus on Ecumenism Article by Francis A. Sullivan, SJ in America, 2000 A Study Guide to "Dominus Jesus" Article by Brian Gleeson C.P. in Theology@McAuley, 2002 Ecumenism Keep up with the activities of the Canadian Episcopal Commission for Christian Unity, Religious Relations with Jews, and Interfaith Dialogue Policy Statement on Ecumenism From the New Zealand National Commission for Ecumenism Letter to the Catholic People of New Zealand Concerning Membership of a New Ecumenical Body 1982 statement from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference Our Chance to Promote Unity Joint pastoral letter of the Catholic Bishops of Zimbabwe on the occasion of the 8th World Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Harare in December 1998 Message to the Cuban Council of Churches Pope John Paul II, Havana, January 1998 Statement on Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 1984 statement by the bishops of Florida The Disunity of the Church and the Credibility of the Gospel Article by Bruce D. Marshall in Theology Today, 1993 The Reception Process: The Challenge at the Threshold of a New Phase of the Ecumenical Movement Article by Hermann J. Pottmeyer Ecumenical News International A news service providing religious news for the international media. Site gives details of arrangements to receive daily reports and daily summaries World Council of Churches The WCC is a fellowship of churches, now 332 in more than 120 countries in all continents from virtually all christian traditions Ecumenical Documents Courtesy of the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism, Saskatoon, and the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism, Montreal Taize Taizé, an ecumenical, monastic community situated in France. On these pages you will discover aspects of its life and work - find information concerning the "Pilgrimage of Trust on the Earth" - Music from Taizé with audio samples - a biblical meditation called the "Johannine Hours" - the possibility to share your prayer - and lots more.. Order of Ecumenical Franciscans Gives you email addresses to contact for information Ecunet Ecunet is the online world's oldest interactive Christian community! For over 15 years, Ecunet members have been able to login, join the Member Network of their denomination, and share resources and enter into discussions with thousands of other Christians from all over the globe! EcuLaugh Good clean religious humor as contributed on Ecunet The Ecumenical Order of Charity A religious order dedicated to inclusiveness, ecumenism and charitible service in the name of Christ. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, creed, national origin, HIV status, or sexual orientation Sphaira An ecumenical organization dedicated to the unification of all people into one Christian family by spreading Christ's message through rational discourse Recent Efforts for Unity Between the Two Families of the Orthodox Church The report covers the four unofficial conversations (1964, 1967, 1970, 1971), the three meetings of the ``Joint Commission of the Theological Dialogue between the Orthodox Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches'' (1985, 1989, 1990), and two meetings of sub-committees (1987, 1990) Ecumenism From the 34th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus Answers Your questions about ecumenism answered by Paulist Father Thomas Ryan, Director of the Paulist Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Helping Omega Make Its Point: The Pitfalls and Promise of Understanding Catholics Article by James T. Baker All Economics Is Local Article in Sojourners magazine by Joe Nangle, O.F.M. "Ecumenism will happen not so much as a result of doctrinal discussions, but through real-life activities on behalf of a suffering world." Catholic Ecumenism In Russia Article by John A. Hardon, S.J Prairie Centre for Ecumenism The Centre reaches out to all of Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba, providing information and resources and inviting participation in the ecumenical community Tantur Ecumenical Institute for Theological Studies The campus of the Tantur Institute is situated on the main road between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Tantur welcomes scholars and students to pursue their research and writing for longer or shorter periods, and offers programs of continuing education and spiritual renewal for parish clergy, teachers and other church workers New Mexico Conference of Churches Inspired by God's call to reconciliation in diversity, we are churches joined together seeking healing, justice, unity and peace through active ministries Christology, Ecclesiology and the Future of Ecumenism Robert L. Fastiggi, St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas Testimonies on Ecumenism Most of these testimonies come from interviews of lay parish leaders, mostly Catholic Ecumenical Links Maintained by the World Council of Churches as a service to the ecumenical community Ecumenism Links from Resources for Catholic Educators Ecumenism Links from theology.ie, sponsored by The Irish Theological Association Ecumenical Dialogue Links from the Secular Franciscan Order Ecumenism and Prison Chaplaincy Article by Ben W. Bledsoe in Theology Today, 1987 Melchizedek, King and Priest: An Ecumenical Paradigm? Article by T.K. Thomas in Ecumenical Review, 2000 Ecclesiological and Ecumenical Implications of Baptism Article by Walter Kasper in Ecumenical Review, 2000 Rufus Jones and the Laymen’s Foreign Missions Inquiry How a Quaker helped to shape modern ecumenical Christianity. Article by Stephen W. Angell "Turn to God - Rejoice in Hope": Roman Catholic Perspectives for Harare and Beyond Article by Anton Houtepen in Ecumenical Review, 1998 The Nature and Purpose of Ecumenical Dialogue Article by Konrad Raiser in Ecumenical Review, 2000 Ecumenical Trends in the Armenian Church Article in Ecumenical Review, 1999 Ecumenical Formation in the Service of a Renewed Church Article by John S. Pobee in Ecumenical Review, 2001 Ecumenism in Mozambique Article by Elias Massicame in Ecumenical Review, 2001 Ut Unum Sint and Catholic Involvement in Ecumenism Article by William Henn in Ecumenical Review, 2000 A Communion of Martyrs Article by Sven-Erik Brodd in Ecumenical Review, 2000. Perspectives on the Papal Encyclical Letter Ut Unum Sint Augsburg and Catholicism: Healing the Reformation Breach Article by Richard John Neuhaus in Theology Today, 1980 The Reformation: A Catholic Reflection Article by Richard P. McBrien in Theology Today, 1981 Roman Catholics and Pentecostals in Dialogue Article by Walter J. Hollenweger in Ecumenical Review, 1999 Construing Newer "Window" of Ecumenism for Africa: A Catholic Perspective Article by Gosbert T. M. Byamungu in Ecumenical Review, 2001 Survey of Church Union Negotiations 1996-1999 Article by Thomas F. Best in Ecumenical Review, 2000 The Emerging Ecumenical Complex Article by Robert McAfee Brown in Theology Today, 1964 Baptism -- the Basis of Church Unity?: The Question of Baptism in Faith and Order Article by Dagmar Heller in Ecumenical Review, 1998 Current Trends: The New Ecumenism Article by Donald Goergen, OP in Spirituality Today, 1982 The New Ecumenism and Christian Witness to Society - Part One This is a revision of the address given by Dr. Tom Oden on the 20th Anniversary of the Founding of the Institute on Religion and Democracy, Oct. 1, 2001 Christology, Ecclesiology and the Future of Ecumenism Article Robert L. Fastiggi, St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas Christian Unity Week Article by Fr. Tom Norris, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland Ecumenism and the Lack Thereof Article by Arlene Anderson Swidler, from Women Priests, Arlene Swidler & Leonard Swidler (eds.), Paulist Press 1977 Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue Profile of the Council as well as documents from the Council Documents on Interreligious Dialogue Vatican documents as well as some pertinent articles, and references to other articles and books, which will be useful to readers interested in interreligious dialogue in the context of Jesuit ministries Pastoral Attention to Traditional Religions 1993 letter of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue to the Presidents of Episcopal Conferences in Asia, the Americas and Oceania The Confluence of Religions Article by Teilhard de Chardin in Theology Today, 1970 Dialogue with Religions of Asia: Challenges from Without (Part I) Edmund Chia, FSC (Malaysia) Dialogue with Religions of Asia: Challenges from Within (Part II) Edmund Chia, FSC (Malaysia) Mission and Interreligious Dialogue Documentation, reports, and interconnections on interreligious dialogue in the ministries connected with the Jesuits of the United States Religious Plurality and the Christological Debate Jacques Dupuis, SJ Jacques Dupuis' Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism Article by Gerard Hall sm in Theology@McAuley, 2002 Is Christianity the Only Path to God? A paper by Robert Louis Wilken on what St. Augustine said Interfaith Etiquette Guide A service of the Interfaith Affiliate of the Worcester County Ecumenical Council International Association for Religious Freedom The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) is the oldest international interfaith organization (founded in 1900) with many member groups in 25 countries. The IARF welcomes into membership anyone commited to the fundamental right of religious freedom and to openness, understanding, compassion, and solidarity among persons of different religious traditions Global Dialogue Institute Promotes dialogue among individuals and groups of different religions and cultures, focusing especially on scholars, professionals, and institutional & business leaders Religions Working Together for a Better World Links to multifaith, interfaith, and other religious sites World Scripture: An Anthology of Sacred Texts This collection contains over 4000 scriptural passages from 268 sacred texts and 55 oral traditions, and is organized in terms of 164 different themes World Scripture and Education for Peace Paper delivered by Andrew Wilson, Ph.D., at a conference sponsored by the New Ecumenical Research Association in France, May 1992 Mysticism in World Religions A variety of topics relating to mystical experience are examined by quoting scriptures or other writings from six different religious perspectives: Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and Taoist Religion in a new key: Global perspectives and encounters challenging the study of religions 1996 article by Ursula King in the South African journal "Religion & Theology." Developing Dialogue Msgr. Michael Fitzgerald, MAfr The Role of Dialogue in Mission Msgr. Michael Fitzgerald, MAfr The Contribution of Interfaith Dialogue Towards a Culture of Peace A paper by Jørgen S. Nielsen Efforts in dialogue From Resources for Catholic Educators Discovering the Face of Jesus in Asia Today From the Office of Human Development of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, 1999. Many sections of this document deal with dialogue Interreligious Dialogue in Pursuit of Fullness of Life in Asia Workshop Report of the FABC Seventh Plenary Assembly in January 2000 in Samphran, Thailand Interreligious Dialogue as Integral to the Jesuit Mission A Woodstock Report Interreligious Dialogue Since Vatican II The Monastic Contemplative Dimension Article by Wayne Teasdale in Spirituality Today, 1991 Ecumenism, Archetypes, and Symbols Article by Antonio Moreno, OP in Spirituality Today, 1989 Theology Today, April 1990 This issue contains three articles: "Naming the Names of God: Muslims, Jews, Christians," by David Burrell; "When the Religions Become Context," by Francis X. Clooney; "Encountering Buddha Theologically," by Paul J. Griffiths A Christian Theology of Other Faiths Article by Diogenes Allen in Theology Today, 1981 Interfaith Encounter Association Dedicated to promoting peace in the Middle East through interfaith dialogue and cross-cultural study. We believe that, rather than being a cause of the problem, religion can and should be a source of the solution for conflicts that exist in the region and beyond The Pilgrimage in the Different Religious Traditions Paper by Swami Amaranandaji, Ramakrishna Vedanda Center, India Is It Possible to Understand Christian Revelation in a Way Which Also Allows for Divine Revelation in Other Religious Traditions? Article by Paul Mulqueen in Theology@McAuley, 2002 JEWISH-CHRISTIAN DIALOGUE Jewish-Christian Relations This site is concerned with issues in the on-going Christian-Jewish dialogue. It is not about conversion or Christian-Jewish messianism. Here you can find: articles, bibliographies and other resources, pages of Christian-Jewish organizations, addresses of and links to institutes and groups involved in the dialogue, statements of churches, joint statements, as well as news, events and reports SIDIC Service International de Documentation Judéo-Chrétienne. Underlying all of SIDIC's work is the call of the Church to understand and esteem the Jewish people as it understands itself, and to deepen Christian faith through the study of the faith of the Jewish people. To realize this call, SIDIC offers a periodical by the same name, published three times a year in English and in French; a multi-lingual library of more than 4000 volumes; a programme of activities (lectures, seminars, Hebrew courses, visits to the old "ghetto", etc.) which take place from October to June; and a documentation service which provides materials regarding the development of the Christian-Jewish dialogue among the various churches and organizations Catholics, Jews, and Vatican II: A New Beginning A 1991 paper by Thomas Beaudoin Probing the Jewish-Christian Reality Article by Paul van Buren Notes on the Correct Way to Present the Jews and Judaism in Preaching and Catechesis in the Roman Catholic Church Commission For Religious Relations With the Jews. These Guidelines appeared in the July 1, 1985 issue of "L'Osservatore Romano Reconciling Gospel and Torah: The Catechism Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger' speech at the international Jewish-Christian Conference in Jerusalem on the view of Jewish-Christian relations offered in the Catechism of the Catholic Church Rejoice in the Lord Victor Donovan C.P. reflects on the Holocaust, Edith Stein, and a lifetime of working to advance Jewish-Catholic Relations Speak the Truth: New Hope for Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Article by Paul Zilonka, C.P. in Compassion. 2000 The Mystery Of the Jews' Rejection Of Christ Article by A. Roy Eckardt in Theology Today. 1961 Current Catholic Liturgical Options Vis-a-Vis Jews and Judaism Paper by J. Frank Henderson in pdf format A Jewish Legal Authority Addresses Jewish-Christian Dialogue: Two Responsa of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein Translated and Annotated by David Ellenson in the American Jewish Archives Talk at the Jewish/Catholic Dialogue Gathering, December 2000 By Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz of Lincoln, Nebraska Repentance, Reconciliation and Jewish-Catholic Relations Talk by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. This talk was delivered to an adult education gathering at Temple Sinai in Denver on the evening of Jan. 22, 2001 Current Catholic Liturgical Options Vis-a-Vis Jews and Judaism Paper by J. Frank Henderson Come my Beloved -- From Shoah to Shalom Ingrid H. Shafer, Ph.D. "In this site I hope to accomplish two goals. First I want to collect articles and links that take an honest look at the tragic ways traditional Christian understandings of the origin of Christianity and the appropriate way of practicing Christianity have distorted and poisoned the relationship between Christians and the People Israel who gave their son Yeshua, the one we call Jesus, to the world . Second, I hope to post articles, poetry, and links that provide resources toward a future of shared efforts to follow God's call and serve the cause of love, peace, justice, and freedom." Facing the Future: A Shared Agenda for Christians and Jews Lecture by Rabbi Alexander Schindler, President Emeritus, Union of American Hebrew Congregations Our Journey of Faith Lecture by Dr. James P. Shannon MUSLIM-CHRISTIAN DIALOGUE Links to Christian-Muslim and Interreligious Dialogue, internationally Courtesy of Oddbjørn Leirvik Christians and Muslims: Believers in God faithful to Man A 1997 talk by Francis Cardinal Arinze, President of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue Christian-Muslim Relations in the 21st Century Cardinal Francis Arinze "Partners for Peace" Final Statement of FAITH ENCOUNTERS IN SOCIAL ACTION (FEISA) III Christian-Muslim Dialogue for Justice and Solidarity Wisma Canossa A Place Apart In the midst of contradictions, challenges, and divisions, Western believers and Muslims meet. Article in Sojourners magazine by Julie Polter Glimpses into Islam Edmund Chia, fsc Columban Centre for Christian - Muslim Relations The Centre contributes to the ongoing work of building better relations between the two faith communities in Sydney and beyond Education For Dialogue: A Duty For Christians and Muslims Article by Cardinal Francis Arinze in Pakistan Christian Voice The Foundations of Islamic Religious Experience Article by John Renard, SJ in Spirituality Today, 1982 A Contemporary Response to Islam Article by John Renard, SJ in Spirituality Today, 1982 BUDDHIST-CHRISTIAN DIALOGUE Christians and Buddhists: Communities of Forgiveness and Compassion A 1997 talk by Francis Cardinal Arinze, President of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue Los Angeles Buddhist- Roman Catholic Dialogue began February 16, 1989 and is sponsored by the Buddhist Sangha Council of Southern California and the Catholic Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. It was formed as an official, on-going, core group dialogue. The core group was designed to accommodate approximately eight Buddhist representatives and eight Roman Catholic representatives. Meetings are held every six to eight weeks, rotating between Buddhist and Catholic locations Dialogue and Proclamation With Buddhism Paper by Fr J. López-Gáy, SJ God and Buddhism John B. Cobb, Jr Can Buddhism Save? Finding Resonance in Incommensurability Article by Christopher A. Brown in Cross Currents, 1999 East-West Dialogue: Sunyata and Kenosis, Part 1 Article by James Heisig, SVD in Spirituality Today, 1987 East-West Dialogue: Sunyata and Kenosis, Part 2 Article by James Heisig, SVD in Spirituality Today, 1987 Christian Identity and Buddhist Journey Article by Brian Metcalfe in Compass, 1996 True East Interview with Boston College Associate Theology Professor John Makransky, a lama in the lineage of Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche HINDU-CHRISTIAN DIALOGUE Society for Hindu-Christian Studies This page is designed to provide easy access to information about the Society, the Hindu-Christian Studies Bulletin, and other material related to Hindu-Christian studies Towards One World Family Anantanand Rambachan. Keynote address from the Hindu-Christian consultation held in Varanasi, India, 23-27 October 1997 Statement from the Hindu-Christian Consultation Held in Varanasi, India, 23-26 October 1997 Witness to Hindu Neighbors Article by S. Wesley Ariarjah in Theology Today, 1983 A Conversation with Jim Redington, S.J. Author of the book The Grace of Lord Krishna: The Sixteen Verse-Treatises of Vallabhacharya. Vallabhacharya is a sixteenth century Hindu theologian-saint who founded a Hindu system numbering about five million people today |
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