How is the Extraordinary Prayer by the Church for Reconciliation, Unity and Peace practised and proposed ?
All Christian communities and all Christians are invited to participate in the extraordinary prayer of the Universal Church for Reconciliation, Unity and Peace, beginning in and proceeding from Jerusalem. It is hoped that the accomplishment of the promises and prophecies related to the Holy City in Jerusalem, as prophesied, will precede their accomplishment in the entire world. The foundational principle is that all Christians pray together, at the same time, for the same intentions. The communion of prayer of Christians truly prefigures Reconciliation and Unity within the Church. The union of prayer in the name of Christ also ensures His Presence amongst us: Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them (Matt 18: 19-20) The extraordinary prayer of the Universal Church for Reconciliation, Unity and Peace thus arises as a great intercessory p