Lutheran-Roman Catholic
Bishop Stephen Blaire (chair of the Bishops’ Committee for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Affairs of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) commented on the Assembly’s theme – Marked with the Cross of Christ Forever, on the Roman Catholic – Lutheran Joint Declaration on Justification by Faith, and the desire to share Holy Communion. |
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The Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue has been in ongoing discussions for over 30 years. Each set of discussions, or "round," covers a specific topic important for the life and vitality of both communions. For instance, the tenth round of discussions focused on the Church as Koinonia of Salvation, and concluded in the spring of 2004. Round eleven (XI) of the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue began on December 1, 2005, with a meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
The topic for round XI is The Hope for Eternal Life. Discussions addressed will be classical differences over issues relating to the Christian's life beyond death, including the common affirmation of justification with respect to the life and glory of the Trinity. An understanding of the Christian hope for salvation is being discussed at the outset both as a statement of common faith and as a context for the more detailed discussions of specific topics further in the round.
2004 marked the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification. Worship resources and ideas for local celebrations are still available. You can also read about the event and see photos from the ELCA News Service.
News Resources and Articles
Fifth anniversary of the JDDJ, Cardinal Walter Kasper visited the Lutheran Center and the ELCA Conference of Bishops. View his homilies from
Solemn Evening Vespers and a morning
Chapel Service, his speech to the Conference from
The Rev. Dr. Duane Larson, and
former Bishop Marcus Miller. 
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