Journey in Hope

The ecumenical pilgrimage is one of discoveries.  Some are painful discoveries of how we are viewed by others or how we have hurt and harmed others: this requires of all of us the healing of memories. Our joyful discoveries are what we have in common and what others can offer us.” Thus writes Bishop Stephen Platten, the Chairman of the Anglican Centre in Rome, in his introduction to a booklet of texts significant in Anglican – Roman Catholic Relations, ranging from King James I, via Lambeth Conferences and Vatican II, up to the present day.  The booklet is part of the Anglican Centre’s work of building friendly and informed relations, and helps to put the new ARCIC III conversations into context.

 

The booklet will be a helpful part of the toolkit of ecumenical officers and others wanting to deepen their understanding of the ecumenical journey, with its joys and sorrows. It can be downloaded here or obtained from Bill Snelson, Development Officer UK, 6 Abbey Crags Way, Knaresborough, HG5 8EF. A modest donation to cover postage would be welcome; the major costs have been met by the Catholic League.