The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019

Takes place from January 18th to 25th. This year's theme is:

Justice and only justice you shall pursue. Deuteronomy 16:18-20

Reflections for each day

Day 1: Jan 18th

Let justice roll down like waters. Amos 5:24

Day 2: Jan 19th

Let your word be ‘Yes, Yes’ or ‘No, No.’ Matthew 5:37

Day 3: Jan 20th

The Lord is gracious and merciful to all. Psalm 145:8

Day 4: Jan 21st

Be content with what you have. Hebrews 13:5

Day 5: Jan 22nd

To bring good news to the poor. Luke 4:18

Day 6: Jan 23rd

The Lord of hosts is his name. Jeremiah 10:16

Day 7: Jan 24th

Woman, great is your faith. Matthew 15:28

Day 8: Jan 25th

The Lord is my light and my salvation. Psalm 27:1

Prayer

God our Sustainer, we praise you for your loving kindness, for upholding us in times of trial and showing us your light in times of darkness. Transform our lives so that we may be a blessing for others. Help us to live unity in diversity as a witness to your communion. Father, Son and Holy Spirit, One God now and forever. Amen.

In order to prepare for the annual celebration, ecumenical partners in a particular region are invited to produce a basic liturgical text on a biblical theme. Then an international editorial team of the World Council of Churches and Roman Catholic representatives refine this text to ensure that it can be prayed throughout the world, and link it with the search for the visible unity of the Church.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019 has been prepared by Christians from Indonesia.For resources please go to: https://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources

Below: St Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Jakarta, Indonesia.