Magdala Crossroads

An unusual conversation took place just before the Jewish New Year a few months ago between the Orthodox Rabbi and the Cardinal Patriarch of Jerusalem. What a breath of fresh air and a sign of hope of growing mutual discovery, acquaintance and mutual appreciation.

Ecumenical and interfaith encounter often follow a narrow ridge where trekkers can easily fall into animosity or proceed with sure step towards deeper friendship. On the one side, the hikers can slip down the steep slope of inconsistent relativism where friendship dissolves in the general meaninglessness of truth.