The Octave of Christian Unity: Day Four (Jan. 21)

Prayer

Primary Prayer Focus: Orthodox-Catholic Relations
Secondary Prayer Focus: For unity among all Christians and the conversion of non-Christians to the Faith
Specific Request: All Catholic and Orthodox Laity

Daily Prayer
Jesus Christ, Son of God,
our brother and our saviour,
we give you glory.
Protect Your Church and make us one.
Send Your Spirit to guide us
and lead us back to unity and love
Lord Jesus
We praise Your holy Name forever. Amen

Prayer for Christian Unity 3 from Catholic Doors

Other Devotional Activity: offer an activity and/or prayer(s) in petition for Orthodox-Catholic Unity (e.g. fasting, Hail Mary, Jesus Prayer, etc.).

Readings

Eastern and Western Reading
First Apology (chapters LXV-the end) by St. Justin Martyr

Note: Justin born in the East defended the Christian Faith in both Asia Minor and Rome, which is why there is one reading today. He is a Saint in both the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.

Practical Activity

For the Catholics, talk with your Orthodox layperson friends about your faith and learn more about theirs. For the Orthodox, talk with your lay Catholic friends on the same topics. If you don't know anyone, find a chat room or message board.