” “Just because of this "spiritual ecumenism" based "on the holiness of life and the conversion of the heart, on prayer and sincere conversion", went on the Holy Father, "the common search for unity has seen a great development over the last few decades, in the form of several initiatives: from mutual acquaintance to fraternal contacts between the members of different Churches and ecclesial communities, from increasingly friendly conversations to cooperation in several fields, from theological dialogue in search of effective forms of communion". "What did and does enliven this journey towards the full communion of all Christians is first and foremost prayer", this is the Pontiff’s deepest belief. With reference to the subject of this year’s Week, "Pray all the time" (1Ts 5,17), the Pope defined it an "invitation that never stops resounding in our communities, for prayer to be the light, the strength, the guidance of our steps, in an attitude of humble and meek listening to our common Lord". (continued) ” “
