The knowledge of divine glory, reflected in the face of Christ, shines in our hearts; however, we carry this treasure in clay jars, that is, in the frailty of our human condition, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us.



The reconstruction of the unity of all the baptized is, in effect, a gift from God, and our effort alone is not sufficient to bring it about. But when Christians come together, see themselves as brothers, collaborate to alleviate sufferings, and pray for unity, they contribute to make the face of Christ and his glory shine.



Pope John Paul II, speaking on The Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity, which began last Saturday on the Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter and concludes on Saturday, the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul.



Ut Unum Sint