How to Achieve Christian Unity

All Christians should be encouraged to have a strong desire for Christian unity, to pray constantly, and to foster a spirit of Christian love for brothers of every Church. As Catholics, we must absolutely have an accurate knowledge of Catholic Doctrine when we speak with our separated brethren for the purpose of promoting Christian unity.

We should seek every opportunity to show hospitality and Christian love to separated Christians and we should welcome opportunities to work with them in bearing witness to our common Christian fatih. Christian unity can be best achieved if all Christian Churches strive to renew themselves according to Christ's will.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching

Peter the Rock

When Christ asked Peter and the apostles "Who do you say that I am?" Peter was able to acknowledge Christ for who He was. Peter's response was "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God." Jesus then told Peter that he would be the rock upon which Christ would build His Church and that the jaws of hell would never prevail against it.

Today we commemorate Pope Saint Martin who succeeded Peter in his chair. What a great privilege it is to be a part of the Church that Christ Himself established! It is a Church that will always exist! We can rest assured that we have access to the fullness of the faith in the Catholic Church! There is to be no further revelation. Through the successors of Saint Peter Christ Himself continues to communicate the fullness of His truth to all who are willing to listen.

Today let us pray the we will embrace the truth with open hearts and do our part to lead others into the truth. Let us also pray for Christian unity.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching