POPE REACHES OUT FOR UNITY
Pope Francis contacted Bishop Tony Palmer and Archbishop Robert L. Wise of the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches asking them to come to Rome for a private audience and discussion of the Pope’s quest for unity and restoration of relationships between Roman Catholics and the Protestants. Archbishop Wise and Bishop Palmer also huddled with the Vatican’s office of Ecumenical Relations to discuss greater unity. Wise is a resident of Oklahoma City.
Archbishop Wise was former head of the Communion’s office of Ecumenical Relationships before turning leadership over to Bishop Palmer who lives in England. The CEEC knew Archbishop Jose Marie Bergoglio before his election and becoming Pope Francis. Both Palmer and Wise know him as friend while Pope Francis is a spiritual father to Bishop Palmer.

Archbishop Wise said, “the Pope is a gentle, gracious man with a unique gift of humility. His Holiness has a profound spiritual sensitivity and listens carefully to the leading of the Holy Spirit. We sat together and talked as friends.”

The tension between Catholics and Protestants positions was ended with the Vatican’s acceptance of Martin Luther’s doctrine of Justification by Faith. Both Wise and Palmer were present in Bari, Italy when this was publically proclaimed. Wise said, “The world should know the battle is over. We can love each as Christians and stand shoulder to shoulder. Brotherhood now exists.”

Wise and Palmer met the Pope in his private residence behind the Cathedral of St. Peter’s in Vatican City. Earlier Bishop Palmer released a video tape of the Pope expressing his love and desire for unity with all Christians through the internet that was seen across the world. Archbishop Wise said, “A new day is at hand for the entire world. We rejoice in the Pope’s desire that we join hands in love and unity. Our task is to make sure the entire church understands that we stand at a new place in history*IMPORTATY UPDATE*

WISE ON THE MIDDLE EAST
Archbishop Robert L. Wise has an important blog site you should visit. From his over 40 trips to Israel and the Middle East, he has acquired unique insights into what is happening today and its meaning.
 
Each week, he posts 2 blogs updating views on what is occurring from Syria to Egypt and in Israel. No political perspectives or religious bias -- just the facts as they unfold. His trips in Syria have helped him understand the current civil war.
 
WISE ON THE MIDDLE EAST  is the title of the blog or you can find him on Facebook as well.

http://drrobertwise.wordpress.com/wise-on-the-middle-east/

Read Archbishop Wise's new book, The Assassins. 

Now available atAmazon and Barns&Noble.
Archbishop Robert L.Wise has just had a new mystery released and you'll be intrigued by the story. Vladmir Putin seeks the defeat of the West as well as the recovery of world power with the rebuilding of the Soviet Empire. To accomplish his objectives, he has arranged for the simultaneous assassinations of the three major American political personalities. The target date: December 25th. Putrin's Christmas present to America!
      
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