When we recognize that all that we have is a gift from God and not our own, faithful stewardship, generosity, and mercy are what naturally and logically follow as our response
In the #GospelOfTheDay (cf. Mt 18:21-35) Jesus reminds us that gift and forgiveness are the foundation of our existence. All things are given to us by God out of pure love, and none of us can claim to be perfect in responding to such goodness. For this reason, gratuitousness — which is the source of our existence — is also the best rule for our life together.
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I think technology has shown that it creates as many problems as it solves, as in fracturing of human relationships and rise in depression, high energy utilization, greater inequality between rich and poor, etc. I hope humanity learns to use technology in a more humane way
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While the consumer culture influences our tastes, constantly creating new needs only to sell us solutions that never satisfy, and that sometimes even poison the heart, we must learn to grasp what truly matters: the treasure of a relationship with God that opens us to joy and helps us to live our relationships with one another more fully.
As we conclude "Laudato Si week" and look forward to the release of Pope Leo's first encyclical on Monday, I would like to share a few thoughts on Pope Francis' first encyclical from 11 years ago, that I have spent the last 6 months reading, a few paragraphs per week.
A constant flood of new consumer goods can baffle the heart and prevent us from cherishing each thing and each moment... Christian spirituality proposes a growth marked by moderation and the capacity to be happy with little.