A week ago today, the members of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation completed two papers which they now submit for consideration by the leaders of the Catholic Church and of the Orthodox Churches. The first calls for a common date for celebrating Easter, the secondaddresses what is probably the greatest obstacle to reunion, the role of the Bishop of Rome. What distinguishes this text from many others is that if offers concrete steps for the meantime. Full disclosure: I'm one of the Catholic members of the consultation.