Reconstructionism and the Eastern Churches - Fr. Ray Ryland

In a talk from our 2011 Deep in History Conference, Fr. Ray Ryland explores how Catholics and Eastern Christians understand the idea of the universal Church, and how that informs questions of ecumenism. He unpacks what the Second Vatican Council has to say about the Eastern Churches, and the imperative to seek Christian unity.  Fr. Ryland also explores what is meant by the term "Eastern Orthodox," how Christians under that umbrella have a sacramental connection with the Catholic Church, and what still needs to be done to foster authentic unity between East and West.