Christian unity—We are the body of Christ
‘We are the Body of Christ’, says the president of the Eucharist.
‘His Spirit is with us.’ The congregation replies.
What wonderfully sensible, biblical words these are.
Hearing them on Sunday mornings read from the prayer book reminds us of the unity of Christians.
St Paul chose the image of a body to describe the church and when we pray
for Christian Unity we need to keep this image in our minds.
The brain has very little in common with the skeletal frame in texture, substance, appearance and function.
Looked at in that way we who are many are ONE for we all belong
to the one BODY which is Christ our Living Lord.
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order,
listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace;
and the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11
A common enemy can draw people together: in Northern Argentina Mothers Union
members joined the Roman Catholic Church on a march in Juraez against their enemy, drugs.
Their common cause being to bring Christ’s love to all.