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The Wired Word for 11/02/2025 ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article0.00998d930354.png) ## Metadata - Author: [[The Wired Word]] - Full Title: The Wired Word for 11/02/2025 - Category: #articles - Document Note: --- tags: - #Ecumenism - #ChristianUnity - #Interfaith - #Anglican - #Catholic - #ChurchHistory Author: The Wired Word Source: TheWiredWord (email/newsletter) Reference: Vatican Jubilee 2025 — https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html date created: 2025-10-30 00:00 --- # Title: King Charles III Prays with the Pope: Ecumenism, Healing, and Hope ## Table of Contents: - [📝 Summary](#-summary) - [📖 Main Content](#-main-content) - [🗒️ Notes](#-notes) - [🧐 Theological Framework Analysis](#-theological-framework-analysis) - [🏛️ Historical and Cultural Context](#-historical-and-cultural-context) - [📜 Scriptural References and Interpretation](#-scriptural-references-and-interpretation) - [⚖️ Logical and Rhetorical Analysis](#-logical-and-rhetorical-analysis) - [💡 Practical Theology and Ethics](#-practical-theology-and-ethics) - [📝 Comparative Analysis](#-comparative-analysis) - [🌍 Global and Ecumenical Perspectives](#-global-and-ecumenical-perspectives) - [🔄 Change Over Time](#-change-over-time) - [🎯 Author's Goals and Audience](#-authors-goals-and-audience) - [📖 References](#-references) - [🗣️ Paraphrase](#-paraphrase) - [📰 Newsletter](#-newsletter) - [🧪 Hypotheses](#-hypotheses) - [📊 Methodology](#-methodology) - [❓ Questions](#-questions) - [🔮 Future Research](#-future-research) - [💡 Implications](#-implications) - [🧠 Learning Styles Assessment](#-learning-styles-assessment) - [📊 Accessibility Assessment](#-accessibility-assessment) - [🌍 DEIB Assessment](#-deib-deib-assessment) - [✅ Logical Validity](#-logical-validity) - [✅ Action Items](#-action-items) - [🔍 SEO Evaluation](#-seo-evaluation) - [🎯 Conclusion](#-conclusion) ## 📝 Summary: The piece reports a historic moment: King Charles III, as head of the Church of England, prayed with the pope during a Vatican visit in the Sistine Chapel—something not seen since the English Reformation. The article frames this as a powerful sign of Christian unity, healing historic divisions, and encouraging interfaith bridge-building. It situates the event within the 2025 Jubilee theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” acknowledges lingering scandals that risk overshadowing the moment, and offers scripture-based discussion prompts on unity, humility, and healing. ## 📖 Main Content: - Event: Joint prayer of King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and the pope in the Sistine Chapel during the Jubilee Year 2025. - Significance: Ecumenical milestone post-Reformation; symbolic end to “mutual suspicion.” - History: From Henry VIII’s break to modern reforms (Catholic emancipation, 2013 succession changes). - Tensions: The Prince Andrew scandal noted as overshadowing the moment. - Application: Calls churches to practice unity with humility, gentleness, patience, and love; emphasizes bridge-building and hope. - Scripture engagement: Genesis 14 (Abram–Melchizedek), Isaiah 53 (suffering servant), John 17 (Jesus’ prayer for unity), Ephesians 4 (one body, one Spirit). Personal insights: - The Abram–Melchizedek framing offers a biblical archetype for worshipful encounter across boundaries. - Unity here is practical and public—embodied in shared liturgical space—rather than purely doctrinal consensus. - The article’s posture is pastoral and discussion-oriented, not polemical. ### 🗒️ Notes - Historic act: - First such royal–papal prayer in ~500 years. - Tied to Jubilee 2025’s “Pilgrims of Hope.” - Historical backdrop: - Reformation rupture; long period of proscription and prejudice. - Gradual normalization: 1791/1829 emancipation; 2013 succession reform. - Theological emphasis: - Unity (John 17); humility and peace (Ephesians 4). - Healing through suffering servant motif (Isaiah 53). - Interfaith/“inter-rite” precedent (Genesis 14). - Practical takeaways: - Focus on essentials; charity in non-essentials. - Hospitality as interfaith antidote to extremism. - Local applications: conflict resolution, shared mission. - Risks/complications: - Scandals can eclipse ecumenical progress. - Ongoing doctrinal differences acknowledged. ### 🧐 Theological Framework Analysis - Tradition: Broadly mainline Protestant ecumenical, appreciative of Catholic–Anglican rapprochement. Emphasis on unity, charity, and pastoral application. - References to figures: Contemporary theologian Jamie Hawkey cited; no classical systematics invoked. - Soteriology/Christology: Centers Isaiah 53’s suffering servant; Christ’s unity-prayer (John 17) as ecclesial telos; no heavy doctrinal boundary-setting. - Denominational markers: “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity” ethos aligns with irenic Protestant ecumenism. - Compared to your background: - Resonates with UCC-progressive values on unity, bridge-building, hospitality. - Charismatic distinctives (five-fold, seven mountains, spiritual fathers, eschatology) are not emphasized; the piece is non-polemical and non-triumphalist—closer to mainline pastoral tone than to Apostolic/charismatic mandate language. - Biblical hermeneutics: Mixed historical-theological and typological (Melchizedek; Isaiah’s servant), pastoral application; avoids proof-texting. - Doctrinal emphasis: Ecclesiology (unity), sanctification virtues (humility, gentleness), reconciliation. ### 🏛️ Historical and Cultural Context - Historical: Reformation to emancipation; modern ecumenism and royal protocol reforms. - Cultural: Notes contemporary scandal as narrative headwind; promotes hospitality against extremism. - No explicit commentary on LGBTQIA+ or gender equality; overall tone suggests inclusive unity but doesn’t specify policy stances. ### 📜 Scriptural References and Interpretation - Uses Genesis 14, Isaiah 53, John 17, Ephesians 4 contextually with application. - Balance: OT and NT well represented. - Lens: Pastoral-unitive, typological links to Christ’s priesthood and unity. ### ⚖️ Logical and Rhetorical Analysis - Strengths: - Clear causal framing: symbolic acts foster perceived unity. - Balanced acknowledgment of disagreements while promoting charity. - Practical prompts invite reflection/action. - Limitations: - Heavily symbolic; limited empirical outcomes of unity claims. - Brief on contested doctrines or concrete ecumenical agreements. ### 💡 Practical Theology and Ethics - Encourages: - Conflict healing in churches/families. - Interfaith initiatives and hospitality. - Virtue ethics (humility, patience, love) as unity’s method. ### 📝 Comparative Analysis - Compared to Joyner/Johnson/Soleyn/Eberle: - Less charismatic mandate/authority language; more pastoral/ecumenical. - Aligns with progressive-mainline praxis over culture-war or dominion frameworks. - Spectrum: Moderate to progressive-ecumenical. ### 🌍 Global and Ecumenical Perspectives - Strong ecumenical lens (Anglican–Catholic). - Global breadth implied via Jubilee; not much non-Western engagement. ### 🔄 Change Over Time - Charts UK’s centuries-long move from hostility to cooperation. - Implies ecclesial maturation toward visible unity. ### 🎯 Author's Goals and Audience - Audience: Lay small groups/class settings. - Purpose: Educate, prompt discussion, encourage hopeful, unifying action. ## 📖 References: - Vatican Jubilee 2025 overview: https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html - Scripture passages (for quick lookup): John 17; Ephesians 4; Isaiah 53; Genesis 14 (e.g., via Bible Gateway). ## 🗣️ Paraphrase: 1) “For the first time since the Reformation, the English monarch joined the pope in prayer, marking a powerful gesture toward reconciliation and unity during the 2025 Jubilee.” 2) “From Henry VIII’s break with Rome to centuries of legal and social barriers for Catholics, Britain’s history makes this shared worship moment especially significant.” 3) “While this milestone invites celebration, public attention risks drifting to royal scandal, potentially dimming a symbol that could inspire churches toward healing divisions.” 4) “Scripture calls believers to be ‘completely one’ and to pursue unity with humility, gentleness, patience, and love—virtues that can turn historic wounds into common witness.” ## 📰 Newsletter: A 500-year rift just got a healing moment: King Charles III prayed with the pope i - Summary: King Charles III, the supreme head of the Church of England, recently prayed with the pope, the leader of the world's 1. 3 billion Catholics. Dear Class Members, King Charles III, the supreme head of the Church of England, recently prayed with the pope, the leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics. Such a shared act of worship had not occurred for almost 500 years, leading us to focus this installment of *The Wired Word* on Christian unity, healing of divisions, interfaith bridge-building and hope for the future. ![](https://www.thewiredword.com/_img/tww_logo_email.jpg) **King Charles of England Prays with Pope Leo XIV** ***The Wired Word*** **for the Week of November 2, 2025** **In the News** For the first time since the English Reformation, the king of England prayed with the pope. King Charles III and Queen Camilla made an official state visit to Vatican City on October 23, during which they met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace and prayed in the Sistine Chapel. "The meeting for prayer between King Charles, Queen Camilla and Pope Leo is highly significant as a similar ceremony has not happened for centuries," said royal expert Ian Pelham Turner to *Fox News Digital*. "Charles is supreme Governor for the Church of England and has longed for building bridges with other faiths." Given that wars raged for centuries between Catholics and Protestants in the United Kingdom, this joint prayer service is a sign of growing unity and hope. Turner noted that when Queen Elizabeth II met the previous pope, she had a desire to pray with him, but she was advised "that this would not go down well with the Church of England." King Charles, Pope Leo XIV and Queen Camilla stood together for pictures to signal that this was a unifying moment between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. During the visit, the two royals sat beside the pope during a joint prayer service inside the Sistine Chapel, which features Michelangelo's famous "Last Judgment." This service, held as part of the Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee Year celebrations, was the first time that the British king and the pope shared prayer since the Church of England split from the Catholic Church in the 1500s. The Church of England was founded when King Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church, after the pope refused to grant Henry an annulment from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Henry created the Church of England, divorced Catherine and married Anne Boleyn, who was beheaded for treason just three years later. In 1534, the Act of Supremacy established the king as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. "Henry did not stop there," reports *The Guardian*. "He declared war on Catholicism, ordering monasteries to be destroyed, land and valuables seized, libraries and manuscripts burned, and priests, monks and abbots executed. For hundreds of years, Catholics in England and Scotland were banned from openly worshipping. Even until the 1950s, mixed marriages between Catholics and Anglicans were frowned upon." Buckingham Palace called the trip "a significant moment in relations between the Catholic Church and Church of England ... recognizing the ecumenical work they have undertaken and reflecting the Jubilee year's theme of walking together as 'Pilgrims of Hope.'" Jamie Hawkey, a canon-theologian at Westminster Abbey, said that the "age of mutual suspicion really is now over." In a briefing hosted by the Religion Media Centre, he noted, "Seventy years ago, it was not possible for Catholics and Anglicans to go into one another's churches without causing great offense. This is a moment where history can be seen to be healed." This prayer service helps to resolve disputes that have impacted everyone in the United Kingdom, from royalty to common citizens. "Queen Elizabeth I was declared a heretic and excommunicated by Pope Pius V in 1570," reports *The Guardian.* "In 1605, a plot by Catholic conspirators including Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament with the Protestant King James I inside was thwarted. The 1701 Act of Settlement confirmed a ban on a Catholic or anyone married to a Catholic succeeding to the throne." The Parliament legalized the Roman Catholic Church in 1791, and granted full civil rights to Roman Catholics in 1829. Since the middle of the 20th century, relations between the Church of England and the Catholic Church have continued to improve, including regular visits between leaders of the two churches. In 2013, the Succession to the Crown Act made it possible for royal heirs to marry Catholics, although the monarch must still be a member of the Church of England. Many reports on the prayer service noted that the joy of the king's visit with the pope was muted by the lingering turmoil surrounding Prince Andrew, the king's younger brother. "Regrettably," said British royals expert Hilary Fordwich to *Fox News Digital*, "while this trip should be so momentous after 500 years of division, putting old divisions of the Reformation in the past with a wonderful new era of Christians uniting, instead, it is overshadowed by the despicable moral depravity of his brother. This is compounded by the system and those who also protected him." Prince Andrew has announced that he will relinquish his royal titles and honors in response to questions about his ties to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jefferey Epstein. More on this story can be found at these links: [King Charles' Historic Visit With Pope 'Overshadowed' by Prince Andrew Scandal.](https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPNnRLkPfLAMpP6p3RttiMUEBm2Otz-2FyQ4pgJUwIC31GOJJW-2FCWoBirjIOGkvwVTRH0aaeACFgC6ATuRTH8w-2F5hIRckyxk-2BTYH6jKepPHJN1ZmB6pOV0n9otUjTIj-2BA81Gt-2Bv9fiNFmbwuYSkYEzoIMU-3DfL4u_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2h3czWQYuWUuCd-2FskRtPpeiFgNoA-2FfWEATAoLzHCVOpAiZQW83mrAUJRfHtfhbu32rCNzx-2FX9vQex5ZqJ0I1AV7C0tFxneaJwnzO5ofF55OwxVPfXsxun3FAn2usASUO4sreKkvi-2BtVXCz-2FZ3qBqBspCDrdTG1Lt-2BQkeWfE57Odog5HxnSWydM9A9texA0YuTX2a9dSatNJkiXwLNASFH-2Bo-3D) [*Fox News*](https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPNnRLkPfLAMpP6p3RttiMUEBm2Otz-2FyQ4pgJUwIC31GOJJW-2FCWoBirjIOGkvwVTRH0aaeACFgC6ATuRTH8w-2F5hIRckyxk-2BTYH6jKepPHJN1ZmB6pOV0n9otUjTIj-2BA81Gt-2Bv9fiNFmbwuYSkYEzoIMU-3DFDNl_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2ow2lCG3KaNIldIsjvcbLLi31kptggBtFbWVod9qoaGfMghSDhq-2BihwVfcqKbEalC-2BT-2F2kh9umpQiGX4erzgEM8ZUT3ilseB3s-2BecwGAgw-2BkR-2FxmTytzX9QLmvjlVwo7TpCQnF2CPzuZcV8X3bGSBKjEeCUifXJjJIh9-2FZ5e9GRCKCikrP1o3hY4Jyst7fSJrlSewBHmtQ680BBcs0eu3gw-3D) [A Rift That Took 500 Years to Repair: King Charles Prays With The Pope.](https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPEd8GTVwWweecsmfy3-2FzHzd5myImcc4iTY0dUWt-2B3cRbtNZIWXnsXR110qEa9vNtY17Z8LnFJ0VlF2tJuzIQ6Y2x1HTPgkXH2Wjz1fP4D8hCuzS0zKMGEVxkEg-2FAhU66kg-3D-3DBNuv_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2uQMLGNu3OeatpFh3o8Oo8-2BDpahcfDXdCNx7w7GMngnDZpGlFOM-2BfX10w0lJnMjStHeIKTorbJFLu6up5AZzAQvfW3AmIU2f78ZPOM5vrfNspyRr0tH-2B74uheTyu4Oywb8lbGDD0KTD5D9c5DipLRqU3EuquwUfyqYFBqle6SJg2MmQh8pdWtLFuWRNhzsqB0xOA0WJuTOQccfcnInvemCs-3D) [*The Guardian*](https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPEd8GTVwWweecsmfy3-2FzHzd5myImcc4iTY0dUWt-2B3cRbtNZIWXnsXR110qEa9vNtY17Z8LnFJ0VlF2tJuzIQ6Y2x1HTPgkXH2Wjz1fP4D8hCuzS0zKMGEVxkEg-2FAhU66kg-3D-3DBJEf_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2vYUReKqaQlEf-2FCo0yKePBWr9I6GdDUjLLU-2B21xm9n0v0wS86fwrqMAhMZEbscZX-2B0SRFQz-2F9wKYEeudKFggk7A2vEZ0QPtC77syuux72NWFdJGfeSrO0-2BCRekJgohngqhC-2BK-2F5cJjF3lDc-2BJJfaqUBNzuNndpoVDjI0f0s0Q-2BzaqhE7qF1zpXKeJz5oOoEppbdFxJ1VhFwNY5Ps84HE7Us-3D) **Applying the News Story** All Saints' Sunday is celebrated in many churches on November 2, a day to remember our role models in the faith. Talk about the Christian brothers and sisters who have taught you about Christian unity, healing of divisions, interfaith bridge-building, and having hope for the future. Churches (past and present) are well known for their splits, but we can celebrate when divisions are healed and Christians move toward unity. **The Big Questions** 1. When, if ever, have you been part of a church that underwent a division? Describe the experience and your reaction to it. 2. Where do you find value in Christian unity? When and where is it most visible in the life of your church? 3. When have you been part of the healing of a division in your family, social circle or congregation? What helped to resolve the dispute, and where have you found benefits in the restored relationship? 4. Where do you see opportunities for interfaith bridge-building in your community? When, if ever, have you taken part? What are the challenges? What is the value? Do your answers differ between bridge-building with other Christians versus bridge-building with non-Christians? 5. What gives you hope for the future of the Christian church? Where do you have concerns? **Confronting the News With Scripture and Hope**Here are some Bible verses to guide your discussion: **Genesis 14:17-20***After [Abram's] return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh, that is, the King's Valley. And King Melchizedek of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was priest of God Most High. He blessed him and said, "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, maker of heaven and earth, and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!" And Abram gave him one-tenth of everything.* (No context needed.) The first book in the Bible is all about beginnings. *Bereshit* is the first Hebrew word in the book, translated into English as "in the beginning." When the Hebrew Bible was translated into Greek, the book was called *Genesis*, which means "origin." Genesis is the origin story for the entire spiritual adventure that follows. The story of the patriarch Abram (later called Abraham) begins in chapter 11, and three chapters later we read about his meeting with Melchizedek, one of the most mysterious figures in the Hebrew Bible. He appears as both a king and a priest, and he is associated with Salem, a place that may have later been called Jerusalem. He brings out bread and wine and gives Abram a blessing "by God Most High [Hebrew *El Elyon*]" -- which could refer to the Canaanite god El or to Abram's God, the God of Israel. Melchizedek blesses God Most High for delivering Abram's enemies into his hand, and Abram responds by giving Melchizedek "one-tenth of everything" -- a tithe of the spoils of war. This could be seen as a biblical example of interfaith bridge-building. TWW Team Member Frank Ramirez notes, "One guy is named 'My King is Zadok,' the name of a pagan god, but they are able to worship together. And with Jesus identified as a priest after the manner of Melchizedek, we can see him as a unifying individual." In the letter to the Hebrews, Jesus is described as "a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek" (7:17). > **Questions:** What enabled a bridge to be built between Abram and Melchizedek? When have you reached out and made a beneficial connection with a person of another denomination or another religion? What did you learn about yourself or the other person? **Isaiah 53:5***But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed.* (For context, read [Isaiah 53:1-6](https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPIPMr3QdAndcnhgARhLxPRBMJBYCTolkbvW-2F0TosyGzx8fPDsj5S5hW7hBewUShLx2joG6SyqON1BzNRsNi11wznUSYz7xBUbVIgBpeqFRal6tIL_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2qv1qavweLCUFPjZ5rSvlIdMP8X6yu0U67OwdILlccinlnYvEPGKrd7dJulHJPeU-2BIu1Ow4Bsg4l1SQXeYTWL4SMi9cjNQx-2FFTav84mBBsMSne9PRK6mr5xqSCrU5A0EaLfRQanHX-2B6zUYZEgsoSW7ggh0NsyXq2s-2BZnCHAGBor35tfSiGPhaKbCh1P217PynGrvF74NhZKFwxUJGiV7nqk-3D).) Isaiah lived in the eighth century before the birth of Christ. The first part of the book, through chapter 39, pronounces judgment and doom, while the end of the book, chapters 40 through 66, contains prophecies of hope and restoration. Even though this final section is hopeful, it contains four "servant songs" that speak of the servant of the Lord and the ways in which the servant's pain leads to healing. This servant has often been identified as Jesus. The servant song in chapters 52 and 53 is frequently connected to the death of Jesus on the cross, especially during Holy Week. This song says that God's servant was subjected to violence and was disfigured by it (52:14). "He was despised and rejected by others; a man of suffering [or a man of sorrows] and acquainted with infirmity" (53:3). But Isaiah realized that the servant was not suffering for his own sins. Instead, "he was wounded for our transgressions ... upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed." God's servant takes the sins of the world on himself, and his punishment leads to healing and wholeness for others. > **Questions:** What is the value of seeing Jesus as a suffering servant instead of as a triumphant king? How would Christian behavior change if we identified more with the one who is "a man of suffering"? Where do you see value in churches focusing on healing and wholeness, following the example of the suffering servant? **John 17:20-21***[Jesus said:] "I ask not only on behalf of these but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they all also be in us, ..."* (For context, read [John 17:20-24](https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPIPMr3QdAndcnhgARhLxPRBMJBYCTolkbvW-2F0TosyGzxR-2Bc1voMnuxxHgqZbdn8GKoC-2FAc5Ekh1KMPSYRvwRKOrZDtArrqf-2BQXIrleq1io8stdFI_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2nbCxJgxInZ9L4h-2FXwz8abtkK3fqkekE-2FkwKmlvUIh9aWBew6xFhbilyJjYC-2BymgMyJdqx6zML5UrXwgZG2WqZOVMDAG2tf-2BwzifIx4QLYQLfEW9r1CNSr0KU86Z8YYyVWGnURC1CMK-2BZDOYwVGRb5PV39yTzga0DOSuAtX7a8SMgchncyF2-2BOItViYbL-2BFLV5ZMJMzc0tP6j3-2BXP3CSMpo-3D).) The gospel of John begins with the words, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (1:1), echoing both the creation story in Genesis 1 and the passage about Divine Wisdom in Proverbs 8. John's account of the life of Jesus stands apart from the preceding gospels; he is the only one to state that "the Word became flesh and lived among us" (1:14). This Word is *logos* in the Greek New Testament, and it means God's reason or plan. Part of God's reason and plan, revealed in the gospel of John, is the unity of God and Jesus, along with all who believe. Jesus prays that his followers "may all be one," in the same way that he and God the Father are one. "As you, Father, are in me and I am in you," prays Jesus, "may they all also be in us." One of the goals of this unity is that the world will believe that Jesus has been sent by God. "I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one," prays Jesus, "so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me" (v. 23). Jesus wants his followers to see his glory, which comes from God loving him "before the foundation of the world" (v. 24). This eternal love was present long before the Word became flesh in Jesus. > **Questions:** Why is unity so important to Jesus? How does Christian unity help to communicate that God has sent Jesus into the world? On the other hand, what message is sent when Christians are divided? **Ephesians 4:1-6***[Paul writes]I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.* (No context needed.) Located on the west coast of what is now Turkey, Ephesus was a Greek seaport city that was swallowed up by the Roman Empire. Under the rule of the Emperor Augustus, it grew into a prominent, prosperous and powerful city. Paul took the gospel to Ephesus and spoke boldly for three months, making a persuasive argument for the kingdom of God (Acts 19:8). Later, he wrote to the Ephesians from prison, probably during his house arrest in Rome. In the fourth chapter, he makes an appeal to unity among the followers of Christ. He urges them to make "every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace," based on the fact that there is "one body and one Spirit," as well as "one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all" (these words may have been part of an early Christian hymn). To achieve this unity, Paul recommends "humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love." Although humility was associated with enslavement in Greek and Roman culture, Paul identifies it here with the heart of Christian identity. In doing this, he is following the example of Jesus, who emptied himself and took the form of a slave (Philippians 2:7). > **Questions:** What can the church do today to be more united, reflecting the unity of its one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all? How do humility, gentleness, patience and love promote greater unity and Christian identity? In what ways does such an approach give you hope for the future? **For Further Discussion** 1. "Because we Christians are becoming even more fractured than before," says TWW Team Member Frank Ramirez, "I'm heartened by symbols like the pope and the king praying together, even though I think it's silly to have a head of state be the head of a church." Where do you see signs of unity in your local church, or in the wider Christian community? What hope does this give you? Be specific. 2. Christian unity is a worthy goal, but some believe that it should not be pursued at the expense of fundamental doctrines. One principle, which probably arose during religious conflicts in 17th-century Europe, provides a useful framework: "In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity." What do you consider to be essential to the Christian faith? What is nonessential? Who gets to decide? What factors determine what is essential and nonessential? And how can you show love toward people of different beliefs? 3. TWW Team Member Henry Brinton believes that welcoming strangers not only leads to greater understanding between people but also draws us closer to God. Abraham is the father of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, "and he is renowned for his hospitality," he wrote in [*USA Today*](https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPA7ousAV-2BR-2F5mS0DDmLU4DDwFbEgI9ttLAx-2BvcI-2FqFtJIaHG5GFc5uTkSwxWpkwPpv-2FhDT-2BKnBM-2F6uLCBbYMJ7M8Hqfjd7-2BztCG21CS45TMaN4amKOYXa0kDg3mcY8mo4fgyULAZEpOTo0geBSnDc2Q-3DtuRD_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2j4QSEJU-2BtlMhIxEIvI1kngWAEmetQaGu76mXIvsOK-2FyrrLya1cGT6VPYflU-2F1LJiAJCPSbbkEop-2Blv3UiMv-2Fa02OqQ3uKlLNp0yoeawnTQ-2Bh36mw-2FSvUeRjGIooduUXpPqvn8f1qzdjEm6fOXTQZNT3dDsyRGbNWu56e4x8xYshqVaX-2BMrtgkY1X8PDsZe3YBi-2BgI-2BDHDzw1MUZinZH1Aw-3D). "In the Bible, Abraham welcomes three strangers and discovers they are the Lord ([Genesis 18:1-15](https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPIPMr3QdAndcnhgARhLxPRBMJBYCTolkbvW-2F0TosyGzxdxvwvUIbrGNsYJ-2B9LkHJNT43Dsk05ak-2BcaZ73JvcBqBz99teDqJqS7i-2F3ylufQu7T-bo_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2re-2BVv9IWIINVT7oIV-2BHWeFbsZE860tXgMYoxPQ-2FsRT2fDnX9EEbjKvUw7eEjdxIa5KC9Nrjizmj0LkR3P4Eo-2FK3In3kCY2JUF8tDTJAikF78y5tNXrEFl8cCzWDAfQ46qWl1qjkiKsNeDGSAnC9O9pxj7ybryRs3f5cpmXFi3MX2URPM1lIqjGvkE-2BEe9QTayhSByaZsyeo1Fjcc17t1Po-3D)). When I visited Istanbul with an interfaith group last summer, I was pleased to see in the palace museum an artifact called 'Abraham's saucepan.' From the earliest days, there has been a link between Abraham and hospitality. Christians, Jews and Muslims can all counter extremism by making hospitality a central part of their religious practices. As people eat, worship and work together, they discover that strangers really are not so strange." Respond. 4. Earlier this year, [reports](https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPEd8GTVwWweecsmfy3-2FzHzd5myImcc4iTY0dUWt-2B3cRbtNZIWXnsXR110qEa9vNtY17Z8LnFJ0VlF2tJuzIQ6Y2x1HTPgkXH2Wjz1fP4D8hCuzS0zKMGEVxkEg-2FAhU66kg-3D-3DzlG__-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2uOTCXSseZr9Apa7ZtEZHOhBzT5ZhC-2ByO1AkmZVaWH1MLxjP8dhN5jXPruI7kMwxl9W4wASub-2FQ801Vb1cg0i83dOG3RM9Uyv36q7N43O8ZHGTdr875S7oCzNBbwKXv-2BMQkAgThUCf4G9WV6V2f8JSGkwIKNaeikD-2FTnY6O3ZHbEnT6mCSJiMt58aL3raE31eH7K3he1gCShnqvKH-2BNnI7A-3D) [*The Guardian*](https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPEd8GTVwWweecsmfy3-2FzHzd5myImcc4iTY0dUWt-2B3cRbtNZIWXnsXR110qEa9vNtY17Z8LnFJ0VlF2tJuzIQ6Y2x1HTPgkXH2Wjz1fP4D8hCuzS0zKMGEVxkEg-2FAhU66kg-3D-3Dv_Ll_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2tzODKbSTEj9EcAJNh-2B-2FEJd-2FUDnoM9oxEVkbg7INYjudZspXatHJmnIsFfp6OQYiqULQBtb4RnbaIyuOWR-2BCFZFoa-2BwTWFNHkWPh7yu0FSbD9MWdMEHuLDjVEisqCvB58pDEa0Tmpmzhvpd5gHcPtqebjxyh22-2BU0gtcCfxJXtGToRYLCIl5Jw1GqiVoRocqbLYC0XNKTqPiO8u-2BrrW1zZI-3D), King Charles and Queen Camilla made a visit to Pope Francis days before his death. And in September, the king attended the funeral of the Duchess of Kent, a convert to Catholicism. This made him the first English king in 500 years to publicly attend a Catholic Mass. The past 60 years have seen an "extraordinary rediscovery of our common roots," said theologian Jamie Hawkey, while acknowledging that disagreements remain. What are the common roots of Catholic and Protestant Christians? What disagreements remain? Where do you see opportunities, if anywhere, for united ministry and mission? **Responding to the News** Look at your community of faith from the perspective of one Lord, one faith, one baptism. Focus on what unites your church instead of what divides it. If presented with an opportunity to resolve a dispute, approach it with humility, gentleness, patience and love. Reach out to a person of another faith or nationality and try to build a bridge. Face the future with hope instead of despair, knowing that Jesus will be with you always, working for healing and wholeness. **Prayer** We thank you, God, for the saints of the church, who have taught us how to be united in Christ and committed to healing divisions. Help us to build bridges between people of different backgrounds and beliefs, and give us hope for a more peaceful future. In Jesus' name. Amen. ****Copyright 2025 Communication Resources**** [Unsubscribe From This List](https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/asm/unsubscribe/?user_id=14323725&data=i4gYxwFuxFffIxhEn2B7TRwBfiNIqkzG_1MGV3NYuIdoMDAwdTAwMPqYSIdkTFruYygjC8yRu-CrhtER_30VdL5K6RLMSLwJ6NB_3wwcusvq9Wtg2V1O0HYhj4UhRhjMN_LFF2QVW9vIRROPm89Iwowslj8aNLXBVoqdgnSoNSES5APzFYHR8MeqSrCotqOWbuG63tn7vTgYd274LepqPipOaAjqw9MiXSnLQeJpcENAo3fymD2CpMzQknI7_HDCuzIIRT2ZtDACuihqReD0BozDmPlEOEDDTpDegFK4ZSHqs7vh-Dfb79hzSps6gFCzZoAfJIdD6JaOGy9nCyBKISufV90qpEPghPC6AiZiCGmQ6xIT1z0HeX-6yOI0KLuJlrHpuattG8j5YfrVV9EVxGsj0B3Q9gsUozqLnZZjHs8L6h-FflQQQY9EzFLjsSwb8coWgbgcm3yIpFQxTrjXcTcE9lCQ-0SFsSuEYm4Z6gsKxzYIkygsxAPMVc0l4LlOhkco8LmujVzFNQRHfCSksdQPMfT5MjcocXazvVn2GLaBq4UNg3x2jFTI38KSHCG_9eUjBSNlM0Ee9cWEnU9wWP7tkSJ95IdlkJBKdLv7fdhao7DyTpgkIUIsFkPsx-61zEKfxk6R4Y4=) <div>Dear Class Members, King Charles III, the supreme head of the Church of England, recently prayed with the pope, the leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics. Such a shared act of worship had not occurred for almost 500 years, leading us to focus this installment of The Wired Word on Christian unity, healing of divisions, interfaith bridge-building and hope for the future. <center><img src="https://www.thewiredword.com/\_img/tww\_logo\_email.jpg"/></center> King Charles of England Prays with Pope Leo XIV The Wired Word for the Week of November 2, 2025 In the News For the first time since the English Reformation, the king of England prayed with the pope. King Charles III and Queen Camilla made an official state visit to Vatican City on October 23, during which they met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace and prayed in the Sistine Chapel. "The meeting for prayer between King Charles, Queen Camilla and Pope Leo is highly significant as a similar ceremony has not happened for centuries," said royal expert Ian Pelham Turner to Fox News Digital. "Charles is supreme Governor for the Church of England and has longed for building bridges with other faiths." Given that wars raged for centuries between Catholics and Protestants in the United Kingdom, this joint prayer service is a sign of growing unity and hope. Turner noted that when Queen Elizabeth II met the previous pope, she had a desire to pray with him, but she was advised "that this would not go down well with the Church of England." King Charles, Pope Leo XIV and Queen Camilla stood together for pictures to signal that this was a unifying moment between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. During the visit, the two royals sat beside the pope during a joint prayer service inside the Sistine Chapel, which features Michelangelo's famous "Last Judgment." This service, held as part of the Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee Year celebrations, was the first time that the British king and the pope shared prayer since the Church of England split from the Catholic Church in the 1500s. The Church of England was founded when King Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church, after the pope refused to grant Henry an annulment from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Henry created the Church of England, divorced Catherine and married Anne Boleyn, who was beheaded for treason just three years later. In 1534, the Act of Supremacy established the king as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. "Henry did not stop there," reports The Guardian. "He declared war on Catholicism, ordering monasteries to be destroyed, land and valuables seized, libraries and manuscripts burned, and priests, monks and abbots executed. For hundreds of years, Catholics in England and Scotland were banned from openly worshipping. Even until the 1950s, mixed marriages between Catholics and Anglicans were frowned upon." Buckingham Palace called the trip "a significant moment in relations between the Catholic Church and Church of England ... recognizing the ecumenical work they have undertaken and reflecting the Jubilee year's theme of walking together as 'Pilgrims of Hope.'" Jamie Hawkey, a canon-theologian at Westminster Abbey, said that the "age of mutual suspicion really is now over." In a briefing hosted by the Religion Media Centre, he noted, "Seventy years ago, it was not possible for Catholics and Anglicans to go into one another's churches without causing great offense. This is a moment where history can be seen to be healed." This prayer service helps to resolve disputes that have impacted everyone in the United Kingdom, from royalty to common citizens. "Queen Elizabeth I was declared a heretic and excommunicated by Pope Pius V in 1570," reports The Guardian. "In 1605, a plot by Catholic conspirators including Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament with the Protestant King James I inside was thwarted. The 1701 Act of Settlement confirmed a ban on a Catholic or anyone married to a Catholic succeeding to the throne." The Parliament legalized the Roman Catholic Church in 1791, and granted full civil rights to Roman Catholics in 1829. Since the middle of the 20th century, relations between the Church of England and the Catholic Church have continued to improve, including regular visits between leaders of the two churches. In 2013, the Succession to the Crown Act made it possible for royal heirs to marry Catholics, although the monarch must still be a member of the Church of England. Many reports on the prayer service noted that the joy of the king's visit with the pope was muted by the lingering turmoil surrounding Prince Andrew, the king's younger brother. "Regrettably," said British royals expert Hilary Fordwich to Fox News Digital, "while this trip should be so momentous after 500 years of division, putting old divisions of the Reformation in the past with a wonderful new era of Christians uniting, instead, it is overshadowed by the despicable moral depravity of his brother. This is compounded by the system and those who also protected him." Prince Andrew has announced that he will relinquish his royal titles and honors in response to questions about his ties to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jefferey Epstein. More on this story can be found at these links: <a href="https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPNnRLkPfLAMpP6p3RttiMUEBm2Otz-2FyQ4pgJUwIC31GOJJW-2FCWoBirjIOGkvwVTRH0aaeACFgC6ATuRTH8w-2F5hIRckyxk-2BTYH6jKepPHJN1ZmB6pOV0n9otUjTIj-2BA81Gt-2Bv9fiNFmbwuYSkYEzoIMU-3DfL4u\_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2h3czWQYuWUuCd-2FskRtPpeiFgNoA-2FfWEATAoLzHCVOpAiZQW83mrAUJRfHtfhbu32rCNzx-2FX9vQex5ZqJ0I1AV7C0tFxneaJwnzO5ofF55OwxVPfXsxun3FAn2usASUO4sreKkvi-2BtVXCz-2FZ3qBqBspCDrdTG1Lt-2BQkeWfE57Odog5HxnSWydM9A9texA0YuTX2a9dSatNJkiXwLNASFH-2Bo-3D">King Charles' Historic Visit With Pope 'Overshadowed' by Prince Andrew Scandal. </a><a href="https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPNnRLkPfLAMpP6p3RttiMUEBm2Otz-2FyQ4pgJUwIC31GOJJW-2FCWoBirjIOGkvwVTRH0aaeACFgC6ATuRTH8w-2F5hIRckyxk-2BTYH6jKepPHJN1ZmB6pOV0n9otUjTIj-2BA81Gt-2Bv9fiNFmbwuYSkYEzoIMU-3DFDNl\_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2ow2lCG3KaNIldIsjvcbLLi31kptggBtFbWVod9qoaGfMghSDhq-2BihwVfcqKbEalC-2BT-2F2kh9umpQiGX4erzgEM8ZUT3ilseB3s-2BecwGAgw-2BkR-2FxmTytzX9QLmvjlVwo7TpCQnF2CPzuZcV8X3bGSBKjEeCUifXJjJIh9-2FZ5e9GRCKCikrP1o3hY4Jyst7fSJrlSewBHmtQ680BBcs0eu3gw-3D">Fox News</a> <a href="https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPEd8GTVwWweecsmfy3-2FzHzd5myImcc4iTY0dUWt-2B3cRbtNZIWXnsXR110qEa9vNtY17Z8LnFJ0VlF2tJuzIQ6Y2x1HTPgkXH2Wjz1fP4D8hCuzS0zKMGEVxkEg-2FAhU66kg-3D-3DBNuv\_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2uQMLGNu3OeatpFh3o8Oo8-2BDpahcfDXdCNx7w7GMngnDZpGlFOM-2BfX10w0lJnMjStHeIKTorbJFLu6up5AZzAQvfW3AmIU2f78ZPOM5vrfNspyRr0tH-2B74uheTyu4Oywb8lbGDD0KTD5D9c5DipLRqU3EuquwUfyqYFBqle6SJg2MmQh8pdWtLFuWRNhzsqB0xOA0WJuTOQccfcnInvemCs-3D">A Rift That Took 500 Years to Repair: King Charles Prays With The Pope. </a><a href="https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPEd8GTVwWweecsmfy3-2FzHzd5myImcc4iTY0dUWt-2B3cRbtNZIWXnsXR110qEa9vNtY17Z8LnFJ0VlF2tJuzIQ6Y2x1HTPgkXH2Wjz1fP4D8hCuzS0zKMGEVxkEg-2FAhU66kg-3D-3DBJEf\_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2vYUReKqaQlEf-2FCo0yKePBWr9I6GdDUjLLU-2B21xm9n0v0wS86fwrqMAhMZEbscZX-2B0SRFQz-2F9wKYEeudKFggk7A2vEZ0QPtC77syuux72NWFdJGfeSrO0-2BCRekJgohngqhC-2BK-2F5cJjF3lDc-2BJJfaqUBNzuNndpoVDjI0f0s0Q-2BzaqhE7qF1zpXKeJz5oOoEppbdFxJ1VhFwNY5Ps84HE7Us-3D">The Guardian</a> Applying the News Story All Saints' Sunday is celebrated in many churches on November 2, a day to remember our role models in the faith. Talk about the Christian brothers and sisters who have taught you about Christian unity, healing of divisions, interfaith bridge-building, and having hope for the future. Churches (past and present) are well known for their splits, but we can celebrate when divisions are healed and Christians move toward unity. The Big Questions 1. When, if ever, have you been part of a church that underwent a division? Describe the experience and your reaction to it. 2. Where do you find value in Christian unity? When and where is it most visible in the life of your church? 3. When have you been part of the healing of a division in your family, social circle or congregation? What helped to resolve the dispute, and where have you found benefits in the restored relationship? 4. Where do you see opportunities for interfaith bridge-building in your community? When, if ever, have you taken part? What are the challenges? What is the value? Do your answers differ between bridge-building with other Christians versus bridge-building with non-Christians? 5. What gives you hope for the future of the Christian church? Where do you have concerns? Confronting the News With Scripture and Hope Here are some Bible verses to guide your discussion: Genesis 14:17-20 After [Abram's] return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh, that is, the King's Valley. And King Melchizedek of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was priest of God Most High. He blessed him and said, "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, maker of heaven and earth, and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!" And Abram gave him one-tenth of everything. (No context needed.) The first book in the Bible is all about beginnings. Bereshit is the first Hebrew word in the book, translated into English as "in the beginning." When the Hebrew Bible was translated into Greek, the book was called Genesis, which means "origin." Genesis is the origin story for the entire spiritual adventure that follows. The story of the patriarch Abram (later called Abraham) begins in chapter 11, and three chapters later we read about his meeting with Melchizedek, one of the most mysterious figures in the Hebrew Bible. He appears as both a king and a priest, and he is associated with Salem, a place that may have later been called Jerusalem. He brings out bread and wine and gives Abram a blessing "by God Most High [Hebrew El Elyon]" -- which could refer to the Canaanite god El or to Abram's God, the God of Israel. Melchizedek blesses God Most High for delivering Abram's enemies into his hand, and Abram responds by giving Melchizedek "one-tenth of everything" -- a tithe of the spoils of war. This could be seen as a biblical example of interfaith bridge-building. TWW Team Member Frank Ramirez notes, "One guy is named 'My King is Zadok,' the name of a pagan god, but they are able to worship together. And with Jesus identified as a priest after the manner of Melchizedek, we can see him as a unifying individual." In the letter to the Hebrews, Jesus is described as "a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek" (7:17). <blockquote> Questions: What enabled a bridge to be built between Abram and Melchizedek? When have you reached out and made a beneficial connection with a person of another denomination or another religion? What did you learn about yourself or the other person? </blockquote> Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed. (For context, read <a href="https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPIPMr3QdAndcnhgARhLxPRBMJBYCTolkbvW-2F0TosyGzx8fPDsj5S5hW7hBewUShLx2joG6SyqON1BzNRsNi11wznUSYz7xBUbVIgBpeqFRal6tIL\_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2qv1qavweLCUFPjZ5rSvlIdMP8X6yu0U67OwdILlccinlnYvEPGKrd7dJulHJPeU-2BIu1Ow4Bsg4l1SQXeYTWL4SMi9cjNQx-2FFTav84mBBsMSne9PRK6mr5xqSCrU5A0EaLfRQanHX-2B6zUYZEgsoSW7ggh0NsyXq2s-2BZnCHAGBor35tfSiGPhaKbCh1P217PynGrvF74NhZKFwxUJGiV7nqk-3D">Isaiah 53:1-6</a>.) Isaiah lived in the eighth century before the birth of Christ. The first part of the book, through chapter 39, pronounces judgment and doom, while the end of the book, chapters 40 through 66, contains prophecies of hope and restoration. Even though this final section is hopeful, it contains four "servant songs" that speak of the servant of the Lord and the ways in which the servant's pain leads to healing. This servant has often been identified as Jesus. The servant song in chapters 52 and 53 is frequently connected to the death of Jesus on the cross, especially during Holy Week. This song says that God's servant was subjected to violence and was disfigured by it (52:14). "He was despised and rejected by others; a man of suffering [or a man of sorrows] and acquainted with infirmity" (53:3). But Isaiah realized that the servant was not suffering for his own sins. Instead, "he was wounded for our transgressions ... upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed." God's servant takes the sins of the world on himself, and his punishment leads to healing and wholeness for others. <blockquote> Questions: What is the value of seeing Jesus as a suffering servant instead of as a triumphant king? How would Christian behavior change if we identified more with the one who is "a man of suffering"? Where do you see value in churches focusing on healing and wholeness, following the example of the suffering servant? </blockquote> John 17:20-21 [Jesus said:] "I ask not only on behalf of these but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they all also be in us, ..." (For context, read <a href="https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPIPMr3QdAndcnhgARhLxPRBMJBYCTolkbvW-2F0TosyGzxR-2Bc1voMnuxxHgqZbdn8GKoC-2FAc5Ekh1KMPSYRvwRKOrZDtArrqf-2BQXIrleq1io8stdFI\_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2nbCxJgxInZ9L4h-2FXwz8abtkK3fqkekE-2FkwKmlvUIh9aWBew6xFhbilyJjYC-2BymgMyJdqx6zML5UrXwgZG2WqZOVMDAG2tf-2BwzifIx4QLYQLfEW9r1CNSr0KU86Z8YYyVWGnURC1CMK-2BZDOYwVGRb5PV39yTzga0DOSuAtX7a8SMgchncyF2-2BOItViYbL-2BFLV5ZMJMzc0tP6j3-2BXP3CSMpo-3D">John 17:20-24</a>.) The gospel of John begins with the words, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (1:1), echoing both the creation story in Genesis 1 and the passage about Divine Wisdom in Proverbs 8. John's account of the life of Jesus stands apart from the preceding gospels; he is the only one to state that "the Word became flesh and lived among us" (1:14). This Word is logos in the Greek New Testament, and it means God's reason or plan. Part of God's reason and plan, revealed in the gospel of John, is the unity of God and Jesus, along with all who believe. Jesus prays that his followers "may all be one," in the same way that he and God the Father are one. "As you, Father, are in me and I am in you," prays Jesus, "may they all also be in us." One of the goals of this unity is that the world will believe that Jesus has been sent by God. "I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one," prays Jesus, "so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me" (v. 23). Jesus wants his followers to see his glory, which comes from God loving him "before the foundation of the world" (v. 24). This eternal love was present long before the Word became flesh in Jesus. <blockquote> Questions: Why is unity so important to Jesus? How does Christian unity help to communicate that God has sent Jesus into the world? On the other hand, what message is sent when Christians are divided? </blockquote> Ephesians 4:1-6 [Paul writes] I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. (No context needed.) Located on the west coast of what is now Turkey, Ephesus was a Greek seaport city that was swallowed up by the Roman Empire. Under the rule of the Emperor Augustus, it grew into a prominent, prosperous and powerful city. Paul took the gospel to Ephesus and spoke boldly for three months, making a persuasive argument for the kingdom of God (Acts 19:8). Later, he wrote to the Ephesians from prison, probably during his house arrest in Rome. In the fourth chapter, he makes an appeal to unity among the followers of Christ. He urges them to make "every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace," based on the fact that there is "one body and one Spirit," as well as "one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all" (these words may have been part of an early Christian hymn). To achieve this unity, Paul recommends "humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love." Although humility was associated with enslavement in Greek and Roman culture, Paul identifies it here with the heart of Christian identity. In doing this, he is following the example of Jesus, who emptied himself and took the form of a slave (Philippians 2:7). <blockquote> Questions: What can the church do today to be more united, reflecting the unity of its one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all? How do humility, gentleness, patience and love promote greater unity and Christian identity? In what ways does such an approach give you hope for the future? </blockquote> For Further Discussion 1. "Because we Christians are becoming even more fractured than before," says TWW Team Member Frank Ramirez, "I'm heartened by symbols like the pope and the king praying together, even though I think it's silly to have a head of state be the head of a church." Where do you see signs of unity in your local church, or in the wider Christian community? What hope does this give you? Be specific. 2. Christian unity is a worthy goal, but some believe that it should not be pursued at the expense of fundamental doctrines. One principle, which probably arose during religious conflicts in 17th-century Europe, provides a useful framework: "In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity." What do you consider to be essential to the Christian faith? What is nonessential? Who gets to decide? What factors determine what is essential and nonessential? And how can you show love toward people of different beliefs? 3. TWW Team Member Henry Brinton believes that welcoming strangers not only leads to greater understanding between people but also draws us closer to God. Abraham is the father of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, "and he is renowned for his hospitality," he wrote in <a href="https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPA7ousAV-2BR-2F5mS0DDmLU4DDwFbEgI9ttLAx-2BvcI-2FqFtJIaHG5GFc5uTkSwxWpkwPpv-2FhDT-2BKnBM-2F6uLCBbYMJ7M8Hqfjd7-2BztCG21CS45TMaN4amKOYXa0kDg3mcY8mo4fgyULAZEpOTo0geBSnDc2Q-3DtuRD\_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2j4QSEJU-2BtlMhIxEIvI1kngWAEmetQaGu76mXIvsOK-2FyrrLya1cGT6VPYflU-2F1LJiAJCPSbbkEop-2Blv3UiMv-2Fa02OqQ3uKlLNp0yoeawnTQ-2Bh36mw-2FSvUeRjGIooduUXpPqvn8f1qzdjEm6fOXTQZNT3dDsyRGbNWu56e4x8xYshqVaX-2BMrtgkY1X8PDsZe3YBi-2BgI-2BDHDzw1MUZinZH1Aw-3D">USA Today</a>. "In the Bible, Abraham welcomes three strangers and discovers they are the Lord (<a href="https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPIPMr3QdAndcnhgARhLxPRBMJBYCTolkbvW-2F0TosyGzxdxvwvUIbrGNsYJ-2B9LkHJNT43Dsk05ak-2BcaZ73JvcBqBz99teDqJqS7i-2F3ylufQu7T-bo\_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2re-2BVv9IWIINVT7oIV-2BHWeFbsZE860tXgMYoxPQ-2FsRT2fDnX9EEbjKvUw7eEjdxIa5KC9Nrjizmj0LkR3P4Eo-2FK3In3kCY2JUF8tDTJAikF78y5tNXrEFl8cCzWDAfQ46qWl1qjkiKsNeDGSAnC9O9pxj7ybryRs3f5cpmXFi3MX2URPM1lIqjGvkE-2BEe9QTayhSByaZsyeo1Fjcc17t1Po-3D">Genesis 18:1-15</a>). When I visited Istanbul with an interfaith group last summer, I was pleased to see in the palace museum an artifact called 'Abraham's saucepan.' From the earliest days, there has been a link between Abraham and hospitality. Christians, Jews and Muslims can all counter extremism by making hospitality a central part of their religious practices. As people eat, worship and work together, they discover that strangers really are not so strange." Respond. 4. Earlier this year, <a href="https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPEd8GTVwWweecsmfy3-2FzHzd5myImcc4iTY0dUWt-2B3cRbtNZIWXnsXR110qEa9vNtY17Z8LnFJ0VlF2tJuzIQ6Y2x1HTPgkXH2Wjz1fP4D8hCuzS0zKMGEVxkEg-2FAhU66kg-3D-3DzlG\_\_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2uOTCXSseZr9Apa7ZtEZHOhBzT5ZhC-2ByO1AkmZVaWH1MLxjP8dhN5jXPruI7kMwxl9W4wASub-2FQ801Vb1cg0i83dOG3RM9Uyv36q7N43O8ZHGTdr875S7oCzNBbwKXv-2BMQkAgThUCf4G9WV6V2f8JSGkwIKNaeikD-2FTnY6O3ZHbEnT6mCSJiMt58aL3raE31eH7K3he1gCShnqvKH-2BNnI7A-3D">reports </a><a href="https://u14323725.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.kR2s0BHA4IMM0a9cQYZVPEd8GTVwWweecsmfy3-2FzHzd5myImcc4iTY0dUWt-2B3cRbtNZIWXnsXR110qEa9vNtY17Z8LnFJ0VlF2tJuzIQ6Y2x1HTPgkXH2Wjz1fP4D8hCuzS0zKMGEVxkEg-2FAhU66kg-3D-3Dv\_Ll\_-2FDMt8DmC0b3MPPPEfxHbnxzgfJsbXDNMpwCP9nNwhUmwW6wkyKFLFNgtWOsfoWlqzJWknYznvBlIhQrMvSLcaZdhhbJIKGm-2F5qmCcYPIpJSn2obb9skqJf4MgaypxrLi7oLPa8a7eS7JtzjOXCCX8BHD-2F4cv9wFI-2FUH-2BL75pc25Hbh6RKf8EPZebHASiEu2b1aGXbOqJQ3Dnm6HAk92YmcZorHsEmOmwHG-2BBrFJO5ix481vFU1HIlKzT0cknjrDx3owD6vWh6PzOMn5vaMTo2tzODKbSTEj9EcAJNh-2B-2FEJd-2FUDnoM9oxEVkbg7INYjudZspXatHJmnIsFfp6OQYiqULQBtb4RnbaIyuOWR-2BCFZFoa-2BwTWFNHkWPh7yu0FSbD9MWdMEHuLDjVEisqCvB58pDEa0Tmpmzhvpd5gHcPtqebjxyh22-2BU0gtcCfxJXtGToRYLCIl5Jw1GqiVoRocqbLYC0XNKTqPiO8u-2BrrW1zZI-3D">The Guardian</a>, King Charles and Queen Camilla made a visit to Pope Francis days before his death. And in September, the king attended the funeral of the Duchess of Kent, a convert to Catholicism. This made him the first English king in 500 years to publicly attend a Catholic Mass. The past 60 years have seen an "extraordinary rediscovery of our common roots," said theologian Jamie Hawkey, while acknowledging that disagreements remain. What are the common roots of Catholic and Protestant Christians? What disagreements remain? Where do you see opportunities, if anywhere, for united ministry and mission? Responding to the News Look at your community of faith from the perspective of one Lord, one faith, one baptism. Focus on what unites your church instead of what divides it. If presented with an opportunity to resolve a dispute, approach it with humility, gentleness, patience and love. Reach out to a person of another faith or nationality and try to build a bridge. Face the future with hope instead of despair, knowing that Jesus will be with you always, working for healing and wholeness. Prayer We thank you, God, for the saints of the church, who have taught us how to be united in Christ and committed to healing divisions. Help us to build bridges between people of different backgrounds and beliefs, and give us hope for a more peaceful future. In Jesus' name. Amen. 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