Unity - Trinity 5 2026

There is perhaps no word more frequently used in the Church today than the word unity. Nearly everyone says they want it. Church leaders call for it. Congregations long for it. Christians rightly grieve divisions between churches. But before we can pursue unity, we must first ask a much more important question: What is Christian unity?

Our answer cannot come from our feelings, our preferences, or our experiences. It must come from the Word of God. St. Peter helps us address this question: "Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind." He does not merely say, "Be united." He says, "Have unity of mind." This is not accidental. It tells us exactly what kind of unity the Lord desires for His Church.