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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE
YEAR XXII - N° 210
DATE 21-11-2012
Summary:
- BENEDICT XVI: IT IS RATIONAL TO BELIEVE
- APPEAL FOR PEACE IN GAZA
- THE POPE GIVES THANKS TO CLOISTERED RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES
- CATHOLIC AND MUSLIM COOPERATION IN PROMOTING JUSTICE
- AUDIENCES
- OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
___________________________________________________________
BENEDICT XVI: IT IS RATIONAL TO BELIEVE
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - "As the Year of Faith progresses we
carry in our hearts the hope of rediscovering our joy at believing and our
enthusiasm for communicating the truth of faith to all. … This leads us
to discover that our
encounter with God brings value to, perfects and elevates that which is true,
good and beautiful in mankind", said the Pope in his catechesis during today's
general audience, held in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall.
Faith, he explained, "means knowing God as Love, thanks to His own love. The
love of God … opens our eyes and allows us to know all reality beyond
the limited horizons of individualism and subjectivism which distort our
awareness".
Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis to the rationality of faith in God,
emphasising that the Catholic tradition "has always rejected the so-called
principle of 'fideism', that is, the will to believe against reason. …
Indeed, although a
mystery, God is not absurd. … If, in contemplating the mystery, reason
sees only darkness, this is not because the mystery contains no light, rather
because it contains too much. Just as when we turn our eyes directly to the
sun, we see only
shadow - who would say that the sun is not bright? Faith allows us to look at
the 'sun' that is God, because it welcomes His revelation in history. …
God has sought mankind and made Himself known, bringing Himself to the limits
of human reason".
"At the same time, God, with His grace, illuminates reason and opens up new
horizons, immeasurable and infinite. Therefore, faith is a continuous stimulus
to seek, never to cease or acquiesce in the inexhaustible search for truth and
reality. …
Intellect and faith are not foreign or antagonistic to divine Revelation, they
are both prerequisites for understanding its meaning, for receiving its
authentic message, for approaching the threshold of the mystery. … The
Catholic faith is
therefore rational and also nurtures trust in human reason. … Knowledge
of faith, furthermore, is not contrary to reason. … In the irresistible
desire for truth, only a harmonious relationship between faith and reason can
show the correct
path to God and to self-fulfilment".
"A correct relationship between science and faith is also based on this
fruitful interaction between comprehension and belief. Scientific research
leads to the knowledge of new truths regarding mankind and the cosmos. The
true good of mankind,
accessible through faith, indicates the direction his path of discovery must
follow. Therefore, it is important to encourage, for example, research which
serves life and seeks to combat disease. Investigations into the secrets of
our planet and the
universe are also important for this reason, in the knowledge that man is
placed at the peak of creation, not not in order exploit it senselessly, but
rather to protect it and render it inhabitable.
"In this way, faith does not enter into conflict with science but co-operates
with it, offering fundamental criteria to ensure it promotes universal good,
and asking only that science desist from those initiatives that, in opposition
to God's original
plan, may produce effects which turn against man himself. Another reason for
which it is rational to believe is this: if science is a valuable ally of
faith in our understanding of God's plan for the universe, faith also directs
scientific progress
towards the good and truth of mankind, remaining faithful to that original
plan.
"This is why it is vital for man to open himself to faith, and to know God and
His plan for salvation through Jesus Christ. The Gospel establishes a new
humanism, an authentic 'grammar' of humankind and reality", the Holy Father
concluded. "It is
rational to believe, as it is our very existence that is at stake".
___________________________________________________________
APPEAL FOR PEACE IN GAZA
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - "I am following with grave concern the
escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip",
said the Pope during his greetings following today's general audience. "Along
with my prayers for
the victims and for those who suffer, it is my duty to emphasise once again
that hatred and violence are not the solutions to these problems. Furthermore,
I endorse the initiatives and efforts of those who are working to promote a
ceasefire and
negotiations. I also encourage the authorities of both parties to make
courageous decisions in favour of peace and to bring an end to a dispute which
has negative repercussions throughout the whole of the Middle East, a region
riven by excessive
conflict and in need of peace and reconciliation".
___________________________________________________________
THE POPE GIVES THANKS TO CLOISTERED RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - Following his catechesis at this
morning's general audience, the Pope mentioned that today, the liturgical
memory of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple, is also
"pro orantibus Day", in which
the Church shows her support for cloistered religious communities.
"I would like to express my closeness, and that of the entire ecclesial
community, to the religious called by the Lord to the contemplative life, and
renew my invitation to all Christians to ensure that monasteries receive the
necessary spiritual and
material support. We owe this to those who consecrate themselves fully to
praying for the Church and for the world!"
___________________________________________________________
CATHOLIC AND MUSLIM COOPERATION IN PROMOTING JUSTICE
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - "Catholic and Muslim Cooperation in
promoting justice in the contemporary world" was the theme of the eighth
Colloquium of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue and the
Centre for Inter-religious
Dialogue of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organisation (ICRO). The meeting
was held in Rome from 19 to 21 November under the joint presidency of Cardinal
Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious
Dialogue, and of
Mohammad Bagher Korramshad, president of the ICRO.
A communique released today explains how the theme was divided into four
subheadings "from the point of view of Catholics and of Shi'i Muslims: (1) The
concept of justice; (2) Justice for the human person; (3) Justice for the
different constituents of
society, and (4) Justice for the entire human family. The English-language
communique goes on: "Both sides expressed their awareness of and concern for
current challenges, including the economic crisis, the environmental issue,
the weakening of the
family as a basic institution of society and threats to world peace. The
participants, recognising both areas of commonality and difference, focused on
common ground and shared values:
"1. The belief we share in the One God Who created all things gives each of us
a holistic understanding of justice. The various spheres of its application
are inter-related: personal, communitarian, social, political, economic,
cultural and judicial.
"2. Justice as a virtue based on human dignity requires the right exercise of
reason and the illumination of God. Recognition of, and respect for, freedom
of conscience, inter alia, are conditions of justice in our societies.
"3. The dynamic nature of the concept of justice allows it to be adapted to
meet the new challenges of the contemporary world.
"4. The responsibility of religious leaders, institutions and, indeed, every
believer to denounce injustice and oppression in all their forms and to
promote justice all around the world. We believe that our religions possess
resources which can inspire
people to work to make justice and peace a reality.
"5. The demand that, for the sake of the promotion of justice in today’s
world, Muslims and Christians continue to deepen their understanding of one
another through ongoing dialogue and cooperation.
"6. The need to take the fruits of our meeting and communicate them to the
people of our respective communities and societies so that they can have a
real effect in the world.
"The participants were pleased and honoured to be received at the end of the
meeting by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, who greeted and encouraged them to
continue on the path of an authentic and fruitful dialogue. The next
Colloquium, preceded by a
preparatory meeting,will take place in Tehran, Iran, in two years".
___________________________________________________________
AUDIENCES
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - Yesterday the Holy Father received in
audience Cardinal Walter Kasper, president emeritus of the Pontifical Council
for Promoting Christian Unity.
___________________________________________________________
OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed:
- Archbishop George Antonysamy, apostolic nuncio in Liberia, Gambia and Sierra
Leone, as archbishop of Madras and Mylapore (area 3,160, population 8,222,000,
Catholics 327,329, priests 326, religious 1,782), India. He succeeds
Archbishop Malayappan
Chinappa S.D.B, whose resignation from the pastoral care of the same
archdiocese the Holy Father accepted, upon having reached the age limit.
- Msgr. Lorenzo Piva and Msgr. Camillus Nimalan Johnpillai, officials of the
Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples, as bureau chiefs of the same
congregation.
___________________________________________________________
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VISnews121121
VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE YEAR XXII - N° 210DATE 21-11-2012
Summary: - BENEDICT XVI: IT IS RATIONAL TO
BELIEVE - APPEAL FOR
PEACE IN GAZA - THE POPE GIVES THANKS TO CLOISTERED RELIGIOUS
COMMUNITIES - CATHOLIC AND MUSLIM COOPERATION IN PROMOTING JUSTICE
- AUDIENCES - OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS ___________________________________________________________
BENEDICT XVI: IT IS RATIONAL TO BELIEVE
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - "As the Year of Faith progresses we
carry in our hearts the hope of rediscovering our joy at believing and our
enthusiasm for communicating the truth of faith to all. … This leads us
to discover that our
encounter with God brings value to, perfects and elevates that which is true,
good and beautiful in mankind", said the Pope in his catechesis during today's
general audience, held in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall.
Faith, he explained, "means knowing God as Love, thanks to His own love.
The love of God … opens our eyes and allows us to know all reality
beyond the limited horizons of individualism and subjectivism which distort
our awareness".
Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis to the rationality of faith in God,
emphasising that the Catholic tradition "has always rejected the so-called
principle of 'fideism', that is, the will to believe against reason. …
Indeed, although a
mystery, God is not absurd. … If, in contemplating the mystery, reason
sees only darkness, this is not because the mystery contains no light, rather
because it contains too much. Just as when we turn our eyes directly to the
sun, we see only
shadow - who would say that the sun is not bright? Faith allows us to look at
the 'sun' that is God, because it welcomes His revelation in history. …
God has sought mankind and made Himself known, bringing Himself to the limits
of human
reason".
"At the same time, God, with His grace, illuminates reason and opens up new
horizons, immeasurable and infinite. Therefore, faith is a continuous stimulus
to seek, never to cease or acquiesce in the inexhaustible search for truth and
reality.
… Intellect and faith are not foreign or antagonistic to divine
Revelation, they are both prerequisites for understanding its meaning, for
receiving its authentic message, for approaching the threshold of the mystery.
… The Catholic faith
is therefore rational and also nurtures trust in human reason. …
Knowledge of faith, furthermore, is not contrary to reason. … In the
irresistible desire for truth, only a harmonious relationship between faith
and reason can show the
correct path to God and to self-fulfilment".
"A correct relationship between science and faith is also based on this
fruitful interaction between comprehension and belief. Scientific research
leads to the knowledge of new truths regarding mankind and the cosmos. The
true good of mankind,
accessible through faith, indicates the direction his path of discovery must
follow. Therefore, it is important to encourage, for example, research which
serves life and seeks to combat disease. Investigations into the secrets of
our planet and the
universe are also important for this reason, in the knowledge that man is
placed at the peak of creation, not not in order exploit it senselessly, but
rather to protect it and render it inhabitable.
"In this way, faith does not enter into conflict with science but
co-operates with it, offering fundamental criteria to ensure it promotes
universal good, and asking only that science desist from those initiatives
that, in opposition to God's
original plan, may produce effects which turn against man himself. Another
reason for which it is rational to believe is this: if science is a valuable
ally of faith in our understanding of God's plan for the universe, faith also
directs scientific
progress towards the good and truth of mankind, remaining faithful to that
original plan.
"This is why it is vital for man to open himself to faith, and to know God
and His plan for salvation through Jesus Christ. The Gospel establishes a new
humanism, an authentic 'grammar' of humankind and reality", the Holy Father
concluded. "It is
rational to believe, as it is our very existence that is at stake".
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - "I am following with grave concern
the escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza
Strip", said the Pope during his greetings following today's general audience.
"Along with my prayers
for the victims and for those who suffer, it is my duty to emphasise once
again that hatred and violence are not the solutions to these problems.
Furthermore, I endorse the initiatives and efforts of those who are working to
promote a ceasefire and
negotiations. I also encourage the authorities of both parties to make
courageous decisions in favour of peace and to bring an end to a dispute which
has negative repercussions throughout the whole of the Middle East, a region
riven by excessive
conflict and in need of peace and reconciliation".
THE POPE GIVES THANKS TO CLOISTERED RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - Following his catechesis at this
morning's general audience, the Pope mentioned that today, the liturgical
memory of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple, is also
"pro orantibus Day", in
which the Church shows her support for cloistered religious communities.
"I would like to express my closeness, and that of the entire ecclesial
community, to the religious called by the Lord to the contemplative life, and
renew my invitation to all Christians to ensure that monasteries receive the
necessary spiritual and
material support. We owe this to those who consecrate themselves fully to
praying for the Church and for the world!"
CATHOLIC AND MUSLIM COOPERATION IN PROMOTING JUSTICE
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - "Catholic and Muslim Cooperation in
promoting justice in the contemporary world" was the theme of the eighth
Colloquium of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue and the
Centre for Inter-religious
Dialogue of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organisation (ICRO). The meeting
was held in Rome from 19 to 21 November under the joint presidency of Cardinal
Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious
Dialogue, and of
Mohammad Bagher Korramshad, president of the ICRO.
A communique released today explains how the theme was divided into four
subheadings "from the point of view of Catholics and of Shi'i Muslims: (1) The
concept of justice; (2) Justice for the human person; (3) Justice for the
different constituents
of society, and (4) Justice for the entire human family. The English-language
communique goes on: "Both sides expressed their awareness of and concern for
current challenges, including the economic crisis, the environmental issue,
the weakening of the
family as a basic institution of society and threats to world peace. The
participants, recognising both areas of commonality and difference, focused on
common ground and shared values:
"1. The belief we share in the One God Who created all things gives each of
us a holistic understanding of justice. The various spheres of its application
are inter-related: personal, communitarian, social, political, economic,
cultural and
judicial.
"2. Justice as a virtue based on human dignity requires the right exercise
of reason and the illumination of God. Recognition of, and respect for,
freedom of conscience, inter alia, are conditions of justice in our
societies.
"3. The dynamic nature of the concept of justice allows it to be adapted to
meet the new challenges of the contemporary world.
"4. The responsibility of religious leaders, institutions and, indeed,
every believer to denounce injustice and oppression in all their forms and to
promote justice all around the world. We believe that our religions possess
resources which can
inspire people to work to make justice and peace a reality.
"5. The demand that, for the sake of the promotion of justice in
today’s world, Muslims and Christians continue to deepen their
understanding of one another through ongoing dialogue and cooperation.
"6. The need to take the fruits of our meeting and communicate them to the
people of our respective communities and societies so that they can have a
real effect in the world.
"The participants were pleased and honoured to be received at the end of
the meeting by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, who greeted and encouraged them
to continue on the path of an authentic and fruitful dialogue. The next
Colloquium, preceded by a
preparatory meeting,will take place in Tehran, Iran, in two years".
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - Yesterday the Holy Father received
in audience Cardinal Walter Kasper, president emeritus of the Pontifical
Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
Vatican City, 21 November 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed:
- Archbishop George Antonysamy, apostolic nuncio in Liberia, Gambia and
Sierra Leone, as archbishop of Madras and Mylapore (area 3,160, population
8,222,000, Catholics 327,329, priests 326, religious 1,782), India. He
succeeds Archbishop Malayappan
Chinappa S.D.B, whose resignation from the pastoral care of the same
archdiocese the Holy Father accepted, upon having reached the age limit.
- Msgr. Lorenzo Piva and Msgr. Camillus Nimalan Johnpillai, officials of
the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples, as bureau chiefs of the
same congregation.
Per ulteriori informazioni e per la ricerca di documenti consultare il
sito: www.wisnews.org e www.vatican.va Il servizio
del VIS viene inviato soltanto agli indirizzi di posta elettronica che
ne hanno
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s/italinde.php
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