It is noted by Our Lady in the book that She is only St. Mary to the Protestants. However she has advised us to pursue ecumenism however long it takes.

 

Note also the controversial issues listed in the Human Matters section. Some of these could be a source of renewed discussion ecumenically. There have been many difficult issues to discuss and progress is being made.

 

Also it is important to note the sexual scandals that have plagued the broader Christian hierarchy in recent years.

 

The Pope has recently asked us to pray that the Church can rid itself of sexual scandals.

 

Perhaps we should all pray for this in an ecumenical spirit.

 

We can also consider a broader ecumenism with some other religions. Hinduism is referred to a number of times in the book. The existance of deities and gods and the like have been affirmed. This could lead to renewed discussion with Hindus.

 

Our Lady has even stated that, depending on perception, she is the Mother deity, Mother god etc. of Hinduism.

 

A similar situation exists in Buddhism.

 

As far as living on Earth is concerned we go to the same realm when we die. It can be assumed that all these deities and gods etc. are Christian.

 

But it is quite an obscure matter.