Over the weekend Roman Catholics and Episcopalians, led by former Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold joined in a shared Solemn Evensong dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God.
“The service was also part of an ongoing series of ecumenical and interreligious events that help Anglicans and Roman Catholics ‘discover we have more in common than not,’ Guibord said. ‘It’s an opportunity for us to be together and envision what might be possible.’
‘This is an international agreement,’ added the Rt. Rev. Alexei Smith, ecumenical and interreligious officer for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, who also participated in the service. He expressed hope that Roman Catholic and Episcopal congregations will pair up and use the study guide accompanying the document as a way of strengthening ecumenical ties.
‘It’s one of the reasons I asked that Bishop Griswold’s comments reflect upon the history of the document,’ said Smith. ‘Most people are unaware of it, but he did a marvelous job of lifting up the nuances and challenges and opportunities it represents for Episcopalians and Catholics in this country.'”
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The event is a reminder that even though relationships between the Episcopal Church and the Roman Catholic Church are strained, there are still reminders of the common faith we share.