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:''As a result of our conversations on the eucharist, we Roman Catholic and Lutheran theologians wish to record, chiefly and first of all, our profound gratitude to God for the growing unity on this subject which we see in our day.''[http://www.usccb.org/seia/luthrc_eucharist_1968.shtml]
:''As a result of our conversations on the eucharist, we Roman Catholic and Lutheran theologians wish to record, chiefly and first of all, our profound gratitude to God for the growing unity on this subject which we see in our day.''[http://www.usccb.org/seia/luthrc_eucharist_1968.shtml]


In 1999, a "Joint Declaration on the doctrine of Justification" [http://www.elca.org/ecumenical/ecumenicaldialogue/romancatholic/jddj/declaration.html] was issued between the Lutheran and the Catholic Church.  Justification was one of the significant doctrinal issues that gave rise to the Protestant Reformation, so an this issue is significant, and opens the doors to further dialogue.   
In 1999, a "Joint Declaration on the doctrine of Justification" [http://www.elca.org/ecumenical/ecumenicaldialogue/romancatholic/jddj/declaration.html] was issued between the Lutheran and the Catholic Church.  Justification was one of the significant doctrinal issues that gave rise to the Protestant Reformation, so this issue is significant, and opens the doors to further dialogue.   


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