Ecumenism

2025 · Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Theme

“Do you believe this?”

(John 11:26)

Celebration
18‒25 January 2025

Prayer Guide Booklet

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 · Introduction

10 · Introduction to the theme for the year 2025

16 · The preparation of the material for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025

19 · Biblical text

21 · Ecumenical Celebration of the Word

36 · Reflections and prayers for the Eight Days

63 · APPENDIX I / Presentation of the Monastic Community of Bose

67 · APPENDIX II / Universal Prayer

84 · APPENDIX III / Chants for the ecumenical celebration

92 · APPENDIX IV / Key dates in the history of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

96 · APPENDIX V / Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Themes 1968-2025

103 · To those organizing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity