Omagh Churches' Forum

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24/03/2026

A few pictures from the Omagh Churches Forum Lent Lunch…….thank you to all involved 😁

25/01/2026

Christian unity week - Reflection 8

Verse for the day
The gifts he gave were for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ (cf. Eph 4:13).

Additional Scripture passages
Proverbs 9:10-12
Psalm 119:97-104
John 17:3-7

Reflection
In Ephesians 4:13 the apostle Paul summarizes the vision of the Body of Christ in three key areas: unity in faith, maturity in knowledge, and fullness in Christ. Maturity comes through an ever-deepening knowledge of Jesus Christ.
This is life-changing knowledge that leads us to renew our minds and put it into practice in actions rather than just intellectual comprehension.
We resemble him more and more as we get to know him better.
To gain this knowledge, one must both study his teachings and live them in obedience daily.
The "full stature of Christ" is the goal of Christian maturity.
It means becoming more like Jesus in every way: loving as he loves, serving as he serves, and reflecting his character.
We are called to evaluate our spiritual journey, seeking unity with each other, growing in our knowledge of the Son of God, and striving for his fullness in us.

A question to consider
How are we growing in our knowledge of Christ and allowing that knowledge to shape our actions, thoughts and relationships?

Prayer
O Christ, True Light of the world,
make my soul worthy to see the light of your glory with joy on the day of my calling, and to rest with the hope of good things in the house of the righteous, until the day of your great coming.
Have mercy upon your creation, and on me, a great sinner.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Now and always and unto the ages of ages.

Amen.

24/01/2026

Christian Unity Week - Reflection 7

God’s gift given in baptism

Verse for the day
But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ's gift (Eph 4:7).

Additional Scripture passages
Jeremiah 1:4-9
Psalm 131
Matthew 25:14-18

Reflection
The churches and all local communities are diverse in their God-given unity, with grace given according to the gift of Christ building up God's kingdom. These spiritual gifts are granted by one Lord, in one baptism, for one purpose. Diversity in unity: this is the unique Christ-centred richness and power of the Church in the movement of the Holy Spirit.

A question to consider
How will our relations change if we accept that diversity of gifts is not a reason for opposition and competition but for mutual strengthening and sharing?

Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ,
by the action of the Holy Spirit in the one baptism, you have bestowed wonderful graces and multiple gifts upon us for the sake of building up your Body, the Church.
Grant us now the willingness to fully appreciate the richness of their diversity and use them fully to further the spread of the Gospel.
In your name we pray.

Amen.