The Octave of Christian Unity: Day Eight (Jan. 25)

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 previous requests

Daily Prayer
O God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, grant us the grace
to take to heart the scandal of our divisions. Deliver us
from all hatred and prejudice, and from all that hinders unity.
As there is but one Body and one Spirit,
one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism,
one God and Father of all,
so may we also be of one heart
and one soul,
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Prayer for Unity from the Catholic Cards

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

Western and Eastern Reading
John 17:20-26

Note: We've been providing writings different Saints and writers from the Orthodox and Catholic Churches throughout the octave. We want to end with the words of the one Lord Catholics and Orthodox share in his high-priestly prayer of John 17.

Practical Activity

To continue praying and working for the unity of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches