Among the angelic powers the chief of the terrestrial order, the one to whom God had entrusted the task of looking after the earth, was not evil by nature, he had not received any trace of evil from his Creator.
The Cross symbolizes the life of an apostle of Christ. It brings a strength and a truth that delights both soul and body, though sometimes it is hard, and one can feel the weight.”
The words of Psalm 133 come to mind, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity … for there the Lord commanded the blessing”.
The approach we’re taking this year to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity might raise a strong objection. Aren’t we supposed to mourn our disunity, not celebrate it?