Author: The Sword of the Spirit

Day 5 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 2018

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an eight-day observance or “octave” of prayer. This set of materials was developed by the Sword of the Spirit for use within local communities and households during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity held around the world between January 18-25, 2018.

Day 4 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 2018

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an eight-day observance or “octave” of prayer. This set of materials was developed by the Sword of the Spirit for use within local communities and households during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity held around the world between January 18-25, 2018.

Day 3 -Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 2018

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an eight-day observance or “octave” of prayer. This set of materials was developed by the Sword of the Spirit for use within local communities and households during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity held around the world between January 18-25, 2018.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 2018

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an eight-day observance or “octave” of prayer. This set of materials was developed by the Sword of the Spirit for use within local communities and households during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity held around the world between January 18-25, 2018.

Day 2 -Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 2018

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an eight-day observance or “octave” of prayer. This set of materials was developed by the Sword of the Spirit for use within local communities and households during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity held around the world between January 18-25, 2018.

“God does not elect the excellent but brings the elect to excellence”

Just like the endurance of Khachkars,(made of stone found all across Asia Minor) the faithfulness of Emmanuel community is demonstrated in this article.

Living Single for the Lord in the Sword of the Spirit

From the 9th to the 13th of August we celebrated the seventh International Conference of the Bethany Association in Glasgow, Scotland. 26 sisters gathered from 10 countries and many different cultures but together in one same ideal: to love the Lord with an undivided heart, being totally consecrated to him and making him our portion and our treasure.

I will pour out my spirit on all people

The 50th Anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal was celebrated in Rome at the Feast of Pentecost, 4th of June. The event attracted tens of thousands of members of the renewal, and many came early for days of prayer events, talks and seminars.

The future of the Charismatic Renewal after the Golden Jubilee

The Golden Jubilee of the Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church just held in Rome has been described by many as “an ecumenical Pentecost,” with Pope Francis being the foremost to insist on the “ecumenical character” of this renewal from its inception.

Good News from Aleppo

The brothers and sisters from Emmanuel Community in Aleppo Syria just finished a long-awaited retreat in the first week of June where they came upon a renewed commitment to the vision and mission they have from the Lord. There are about 60 people in the core community. Earlier this month an additional 19 made their commitment to join this core group.