![]() ![]() "Although the life of a person is in a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. "From my point of view, God is the light that illuminates the darkness, even if it does not dissolve it, and a spark of divine light is within each of us." Have faith the Lord will not abandon you!" Pope Francis on Hope: "Dear young people, do not be afraid of making decisive choices in life. "May the relationship between man and nature not be driven by greed, to manipulate and exploit, but may the divine harmony between beings and creation be conserved in the logic of respect and care." "A Christian who doesn't safeguard creation, who doesn't make it flourish, is a Christian who isn't concerned with God's work, that work born of God's love for us." When we destroy our forests, ravage our soil and pollute our seas, we betray that noble calling." "As stewards of God's creation, we are called to make the earth a beautiful garden for the human family. I believe that we have exploited nature too much." If you give her a slap, she will will give you one. "God always forgives, we men forgive sometimes, but nature never forgives. "We must never forget that the natural environment is a collective good, the patrimony of all humanity and the responsibility of everyone," Cowardice in defending it is a grave sin." "Our common home is being pillaged, laid waste and harmed with impunity. "We received this world as an inheritance from past generations, but also as a loan from future generations, to whom we will have to return it!" In many parts of the planet, the elderly lament that once beautiful landscapes are now covered with rubbish." "The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth. Because of us, thousands of species will no longer give glory to God by their very existence. "We must not be indifferent or resigned to the loss of biodiversity and the destruction of ecosystems, often caused by our irresponsible and selfish behavior. "Perhaps the mission of the university is to train social poets, men and women who, upon learning the grammar and vocabulary of humanity, have a spark, a brilliance that allows them to imagine the unknown” Teachers of compassion.Teachers of hope.” “This old man now speaking to you also dreams that yours will become a generation of teachers! Teachers of humanity. learning so that you can think about what you feel and do, can feel what you think and do, and can do what you feel and think. "Education is not about knowing things or taking lessons but about being able to use three lingos: those of the head, the heart, and the hands. ![]() "Dialogue, in fact, educates when the person relates with respect, esteem and sincere listening, and is expressed with authenticity without obscuring or softening one's own identity nourished by evangelical inspiration." "Solidarity, as a moral virtue and social attitude born of personal conversion, calls for commitment on the part of those responsible for education and formation." How can we help make their education a mark of greater responsibility in the face of today's problems, the needs of the poor, concern for the environment?" "How do we help our young people not to see a university degree as synonymous with higher status, with more money or social prestige? It is not synonymous with that. "Grace is not part of consciousness it is the amount of light in our souls, not knowledge nor reason." We need to include the excluded and preach peace." "We will never be disillusioned or lose our way if we are guided by God." "We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. "Let us care for one another and let us be loving custodians of creation." (2nd Tweet as Pope) "Kindness is firm and persevering intention to always will the good of others, even the unfriendly." ![]() May we strive instead to live global solidarity." "Too often we participate in the globalization of indifference. "A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just." It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness." ![]()
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