Pope says there is "no good future" if we do not teach greater responsibility for creation
Speaking to thousands of young people participating in a project sponsored by the Foundation "Sister Nature" of Assisi, Benedict XVI says that "respect for the imprint of the Creator in all creation, leads to a better understanding of our true human and deepest identity." Respect for the environment can not forget the recognition of the value of the human person and his inviolability at every stage and in every condition of life.
Vatican City (AsiaNews) - "There will be no good future for humanity on earth if we do not educate everyone to a more responsible way of life for creation " and if, in this context “respect for the environment can not forget the recognition of the value of the human person and its inviolability at every stage and in every condition of life. Respect for the human being and respect for nature are one, but both can grow and find their right measure if we respect in the human being and in nature the Creator and his creation. "
In the aftermath of his appeal to participants at the UN World Summit on Climate Change, which opens today in Durban, South Africa, for "a responsible credible and supportive response, " to the problem, Benedict XVI returned to touch on the theme of the relationship between man and nature in the Vatican, where he received thousands of children participating in the project "Ambientiamoci a scuola" [Getting ecological at school – ed] sponsored by the Foundation "Sister Nature" of Assisi, at the "Day for the protection of creation," which is celebrated tomorrow, November 29, on the anniversary of the proclamation of St. Francis of Assisi as the patron saint of lovers of ecology.
"The Church - the Pope said - noting with appreciation the most important research and scientific discoveries, has never ceased to recall that respect for the Creator’s imprint in all creation, leads to a better understanding of our true and deepest human identity. If properly undertaken, this respect can help a young person to also discover talents and personal ability, and therefore help prepare them for a certain profession, which they will always try to perform in full respect for the environment. If fact, in his work, man forgets he is God’s collaborator, then he can cause violence to damage to creation which always have a negative impact on humans, as we have seen, unfortunately, on several occasions. Today more than ever, it has becomes clear that respect for the environment can not forget the recognition of the value of the human person and its inviolability at every stage and in every condition of life. Respect for the human being and respect for nature are one, but both can grow and find their right measure if we respect in the human being and in nature the Creator and his creation. On this, dear young people, I believe to find allies in you, true "guardians of life and creation."
Addressing teachers and the authorities present, Benedict XVI stressed "the great importance of education in this field of ecology. I gladly accepted – he continued - the proposal of this meeting because it involves so many young students, because it has a clear educational perspective. And 'in fact it has become apparent that there will be no good future for humanity on earth if we do not educate everyone to a more responsible way of life for creation. And this style is learned first at home and in school. I encourage you, therefore, parents, school administrators and teachers to carry on with a constant commitment to education and teaching focus for this purpose. Moreover, it is essential that institutions in charge, who are well represented here today, support this work of families and schools. " "We entrust these thoughts and aspirations to the Virgin Mary, Mother of all humanity. As we have just entered the season of Advent, may she accompany us and lead us to recognize in Christ the center of the universe, the light that enlightens every man and every creature. And St. Francis teach us to sing with all creation, a hymn of praise and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father, giver of every gift".
In the aftermath of his appeal to participants at the UN World Summit on Climate Change, which opens today in Durban, South Africa, for "a responsible credible and supportive response, " to the problem, Benedict XVI returned to touch on the theme of the relationship between man and nature in the Vatican, where he received thousands of children participating in the project "Ambientiamoci a scuola" [Getting ecological at school – ed] sponsored by the Foundation "Sister Nature" of Assisi, at the "Day for the protection of creation," which is celebrated tomorrow, November 29, on the anniversary of the proclamation of St. Francis of Assisi as the patron saint of lovers of ecology.
"The Church - the Pope said - noting with appreciation the most important research and scientific discoveries, has never ceased to recall that respect for the Creator’s imprint in all creation, leads to a better understanding of our true and deepest human identity. If properly undertaken, this respect can help a young person to also discover talents and personal ability, and therefore help prepare them for a certain profession, which they will always try to perform in full respect for the environment. If fact, in his work, man forgets he is God’s collaborator, then he can cause violence to damage to creation which always have a negative impact on humans, as we have seen, unfortunately, on several occasions. Today more than ever, it has becomes clear that respect for the environment can not forget the recognition of the value of the human person and its inviolability at every stage and in every condition of life. Respect for the human being and respect for nature are one, but both can grow and find their right measure if we respect in the human being and in nature the Creator and his creation. On this, dear young people, I believe to find allies in you, true "guardians of life and creation."
Addressing teachers and the authorities present, Benedict XVI stressed "the great importance of education in this field of ecology. I gladly accepted – he continued - the proposal of this meeting because it involves so many young students, because it has a clear educational perspective. And 'in fact it has become apparent that there will be no good future for humanity on earth if we do not educate everyone to a more responsible way of life for creation. And this style is learned first at home and in school. I encourage you, therefore, parents, school administrators and teachers to carry on with a constant commitment to education and teaching focus for this purpose. Moreover, it is essential that institutions in charge, who are well represented here today, support this work of families and schools. " "We entrust these thoughts and aspirations to the Virgin Mary, Mother of all humanity. As we have just entered the season of Advent, may she accompany us and lead us to recognize in Christ the center of the universe, the light that enlightens every man and every creature. And St. Francis teach us to sing with all creation, a hymn of praise and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father, giver of every gift".
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