Walking Together on the Way: Learning to Be the Church - Local, Regional, Universal: An Agreed Statement of the Third Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC III)

Walking Together on the Way is the first agreed statement of the third phase of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission, and the first ARCIC agreed statement since 2005. It explores how Anglicans and Catholics can learn from one another to make us better able to walk together in the way of communion, and identifies the tensions and difficulties we experience. It proposes a journey of mutual enrichment to grow together.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 128 pages
\n Publication date: 06 December 2018
\n Publisher: SPCK Publishing
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The Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission's (ARCIC) third phase is inaugurated with the publication of "Walking Together on the Way," the first agreed statement since 2005. This document represents a significant milestone in the ongoing dialogue between the two Christian traditions. The term "walking together" is used by Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis to encapsulate the essence of their ecclesial life and the ecumenical journey. Both leaders have also endorsed the approach of receptive ecumenism, recognizing the immense value of learning and receiving from one another.

In "Walking Together on the Way," the Commission delves into the question of what Anglicans and Catholics can learn from each other to enhance their ability to walk together in unity. Both communions share a common understanding that all baptized individuals partake in the threefold office of Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King. The document explores how this shared understanding is manifested in the governance and discernment processes at various levels, including local, regional, and global. The Commission not only examines the respective ecclesial processes but also seeks to identify the tensions and difficulties that arise. It poses the question of where Anglicans and Catholics can seek wisdom from one another to navigate these challenges.

Through a journey of mutual enrichment, the Commission proposes that we can grow together. It affirms that we are pilgrims journeying together on the path of penitence and renewal, striving towards full communion. This statement emphasizes the importance of unity, collaboration, and respect in our shared pursuit of Christian truth.

"Walking Together on the Way" serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts of the ARCIC to promote understanding and cooperation between Anglicans and Catholics. It highlights the shared values and aspirations that unite us as followers of Christ. As we continue to walk together on this path, let us embrace the opportunities for growth, learning, and reconciliation.

\n Weight: 224g\n
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780281078943\n \n