I scroll through my feed—
reflections, prayers, scripture shared—
and then, the sting.
Another post, another “Christian” voice
mocking the Church I love.
Not always cruel—sometimes even comical—
but often misinformed,
and almost always aimed at “Rome.”
As if the Body of Christ could be reduced
to a label or a misunderstanding.
It is disheartening to see
how many “Christians”
limit God’s grace and mercy—
the salvation of Christ—
to the walls of their denomination.
As if the Spirit could be boxed in
by human boundaries.
But I remember what the Catechism teaches:
The Catholic Church holds the fullness of truth,
yes—
but the Spirit of Christ breathes beyond our walls.
Other Christians, too,
carry grace,
bear truth,
walk toward the same Christ.
Still, the division aches.
Like Paul, I feel sorrow for my kindred.
Like Christ, I long to heal on the Sabbath,
even when others watch in criticism or silence.
Unity is not uniformity.
It is communion.
It is humility.
It is the ache of a cracked heart
still glowing with love.
So I post.
Not to argue—
but to witness.
To speak the truth in Christ,
not with pride,
but with peace.
Because His sheep still hear His voice.
And I believe—
even across algorithms and acrimony—
we are still His.
Prayer for Christian Unity
Lord Jesus,
You see the wounds we inflict on Your Body—
the silence, the scorn, the separation.
Yet still You heal.
Still You speak.
Still You call us Your own.
Let Your voice echo louder than our divisions.
Let Your mercy mend what pride has torn.
Make us one, Lord—
not in sameness,
but in love.
May we, like Paul, grieve with hope.
May we, like You, heal with courage.
And may Your Spirit draw all hearts
into the unity You willed
and the communion You gave.
Amen.
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