The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally observed from th e 18th to the 25th January – the octave of St. Peter and St. Paul. However, some areas observe it at Pentecost or some other time.
Intr oduction
The themes of the daily material raise some of the contemporary issues addressed by the churches of the Caribbean. Abuses of human rights are found across the region and we are challenged to consider our manner of welcoming of the stranger into our midst. Human trafficking a nd modern-day slavery continue to be huge issues. Addiction to pornography and drugs, continue to be serious challenges to all societies. The debt cri sis has a negative impact upon the nations and upon individuals – the econo mies of the nations and people have become precarious. Family life continue s to be challenged by the economic restrictions which lead to migration, do mestic abuse and violence.
The Caribbean Churches work together to h eal the wounds in the body of Christ. Reconciliation demands repentance, re paration and the healing of memories. The whole Church is called to be both a sign and an active agent of this reconciliation.
Resources are availa ble for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018. Material for 2018 was produced in the Caribbean and uses Exodus 15, a song of triumph over o ppression, as the motif of the Week of Prayer.
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