Should Lutherans and Catholics "Engage Together in Catechesis?

[steido01]

As usual, I’m about a week behind in joining this discussion.

From my perspective, I am in favor of Lutheran and Catholic clergy getting together for theological discussions and for seeking to come closer together in our shared mission of proclaiming the Gospel. I recognize that we do have differences that cannot be ignored, but we do share our belief in the salvation that comes only through our Lord, Jesus Christ and that should be the basis of all our conversations.

I remain a Lutheran because I have not been convinced that I should be anywhere else. At the same time, like many of my fellow members of the ELCA, I am torn by the recent changes in teaching regarding issues of sexuality. While that has not led to my departure, it means that I am at odds with the leadership, and with the stated policy, of the ELCA.

I appreciate all the discussion that goes on here. It enriches my faith and my understanding of the Catholic Church, even if we don’t always agree.

As always, Pastor, you bring our discussions back to Who truly matters. Thank you. You, your congregation and the ELCA are in our prayers.

 

[EvangelCatholic]

As usual, I’m about a week behind in joining this discussion.

From my perspective, I am in favor of Lutheran and Catholic clergy getting together for theological discussions and for seeking to come closer together in our shared mission of proclaiming the Gospel. I recognize that we do have differences that cannot be ignored, but we do share our belief in the salvation that comes only through our Lord, Jesus Christ and that should be the basis of all our conversations.

I remain a Lutheran because I have not been convinced that I should be anywhere else. At the same time, like many of my fellow members of the ELCA, I am torn by the recent changes in teaching regarding issues of sexuality. While that has not led to my departure, it means that I am at odds with the leadership, and with the stated policy, of the ELCA.

I appreciate all the discussion that goes on here. It enriches my faith and my understanding of the Catholic Church, even if we don’t always agree.

Hi Pastor,

Appreciate your feedback and am curious if you have participated in a joint Lutheran-Catholic retreat?

I recall many years ago when I was a seminarian and went on retreats at St Augustine’s House, a Lutheran monastery. Fr Kreinheder was years ahead of the Church and invited Roman Catholic religious and laymen [as well as all other Christians] to not only participate in the Canonical Hours but also in daily Mass. At St Augustine’s there was a house for women called St Monica’s where many Catholic nuns stayed. We all gathered in the Chapel of the Annunciation for prayer and the Eucharist. It was a complete game changer, so to speak, for me and forever changed my outlook on the Church.