Conversion of St. Paul

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)

FOCAL POINT:

“We will allow this love to overcome the fears and heal the wounds that keep us isolated from one another so that we can become a true community of disciples united in mind and heart.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:

Fr. Casimir Tadla, 2016, Des Plaines, USA

Birthdays:

Fr. Stefan Duda, 1935, Poland
Fr. Marian Szablewski, 1940, Poland
Fr. Gabriel Koch, 1976, Poland

1. For the church, our Holy Father and our bishops, especially our local bishop.
2. On this feast of the conversion of St. Paul, we pray for our own ongoing conversion.
3. For all who have died.
4. For the grace of St. Paul to inspire us in our efforts for Christian unity.

FURTHER REFLECTION:

“We are called to form communities of the Risen Christ and from them we are sent out into the world. Therefore, great care should be made to preserve our common life while we respond to the apostolic needs of today.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 10)