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During his long career, Weber, who passed away on 18 October, made the Bible come alive for thousands of people through Bible studies that he coordinated with groups from many different cultures, contexts and situations.

Christian organizations representing 2 billion people—about one-third of the world's population—have released a statement on the dire situation of migrants and refugees in Europe, and they are demanding a more compassionate approach.

Who on earth decided in June 1920 in a conference held in Crans, near Geneva, that the following year at Lake Mohonk, New York, an International Missionary Council would be established and give an enormous institutional impulse to the emerging ecumenical movement?

Die neu verfügbaren Materialien für die Gebetswoche für die Einheit der Christen im kommenden Jahr sind inspiriert vom kontemplativen Gemeinschaftsleben der Schwestern von Grandchamp in der Schweiz. Sie sollen uns Anleitung auf einer Gebetsreise sein, die die Früchte der Versöhnung und der Solidarität trägt. Die mit der Erarbeitung des Entwurfs der Ausgabe für 2012 betraute Kommunität hat als Thema „Bleibt in meiner Liebe und ihr werdet reiche Frucht bringen“ (Joh 15,5-9) gewählt.

The newly available materials for next year‘s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity draw on the experience of contemplative community life to guide us on a journey of prayer bearing fruits of reconciliation and solidarity. Tasked with preparing a draft for the 2021 edition, the Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland chose the theme “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit” (cf. Jn 15:5-9).

Los nuevos materiales disponibles para la Semana de Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos del próximo año se basan en la experiencia de la vida comunitaria contemplativa para guiarnos en un camino de oración que da frutos de reconciliación y solidaridad. La Comunidad Monástica de Grandchamp (Suiza), encargada de preparar un borrador para la edición de 2021, ha elegido el tema “Permaneced en mi amor y daréis fruto en abundancia” (Juan 15:5-9).

Les nouvelles ressources mises à disposition pour la Semaine de prière pour l’unité des chrétiens de l’année prochaine puisent dans l’expérience de vie communautaire et contemplative pour nous guider sur le chemin de la prière en portant les fruits de la réconciliation et de la solidarité. La Communauté de Grandchamp, en Suisse, a reçu la mission de préparer l’édition de 2021 et a choisi le thème «Demeurez dans mon amour et vous porterez du fruit en abondance» (cf. Jean 15,5-9).

Os novos materiais disponibilizados para a Semana de Oração pela Unidade dos Cristãos, marcada para o ano que vem, se valem de diversas experiências de vida comunitária contemplativa para nos guiar em uma jornada de oração cujos frutos são a reconciliação e solidariedade. Encarregada de preparar a versão preliminar dos materiais para a edição de 2021, a Comunidade de Grandchamp, na Suíça, escolheu o tema “Permanecei no meu amor e produzireis muitos frutos” (ver Jo 15, 5-9).

In a message on Pentecost, entitled “Waves of despair, tongues of fire,” the regional presidents of the World Council of Churches reflect on the mighty presence of God.

One of the foundational moments in the modern ecumenical movement is an encyclical letter issued 100 years ago by the Ecumenical Patriarchate on 1 January 1920. As its opening words state, it was addressed “Unto the Churches of Christ everywhere” and sent as a letter to the leaders of key Christian churches. Its first words are an appeal to “Love one another earnestly from the heart,” quoting from 1 Peter 1:22. The thrust of the letter is the suggestion that doctrinal differences among Christian churches do not, or at least should not, prevent “rapprochement” between Christians.