Here is a list of some of the best books on ecumenism we could find. Ecumenism is the movement to promote Christian unity. Jesus created one apostolic, holy, and Catholic Church. The proper noun for the Catholic Church is “Catholic” with a capital “C.” In the credo, “Catholic” is spelled with a lower case “c.” It means “ecumenical,” “universal,” or “all over the land.”
Ecumenism is needed because when people and groups don’t hear God saying and doing the same thing to each and every one of us, we split, even when God wills it.
An ecumenical council is a gathering that defines and rectifies our identity and doctrine in the name of Jesus when division is so severe that it threatens the unity of the church. The most recent ecumenical council was the Second Vatican Council , which began in 1962 and ended in 1965 .
It is a reminder of the founding of one church by Jesus. Ecumenism We travel past many Christian churches on our way to our parish, full of brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.
We are not one church, but we are visitors to our sisters and brothers when we invite them or go to their places of worship for prayer, a concert, or any other event.
Ecumenism is necessary.
We do not have communion and do not receive communion because of our differing views. Jesus has more work to do before we are united once more.
God has to do an act all the time to bring us together. This is true in the church, in marriage, and even beyond death. God is the only one who can make someone double or more.
Below are Books on Ecumenism:
Apostolicity (The Ecumenical Question in World Christian) – John G. Flett
Christian Unity (How You Can Make a Difference) – Thomas Ryan, CSP
Ecumenical Ecclesiology (Unity, Diversity and Otherness in a Fragmented World) – Gesa Elsbeth Thiessen, Linda Hogan
Ecumenism, Christian Origins and The Practice of Communion – Nicholas Sagovsky
Harvesting The Fruits (Basic Aspects of Christian Faith in Ecumenical Dialogue) – Walter Kasper
