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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE
YEAR XXII - N° 227
DATE 13-12-2012
Summary:
- THE POPE EMPHASISES THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION IN THE NEW CONTEXT OF OUR
AGE
- THE POPE'S FIRST THREE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON TWITTER
- AUDIENCES
___________________________________________________________
THE POPE EMPHASISES THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION IN THE NEW CONTEXT OF OUR AGE
Vatican City, 13 December 2012 (VIS) - This morning Benedict XVI received in
audience six new ambassadors and non-resident ambassadors accredited to the
Holy See: Bizwayo Newton Nkunika of Zambia, Chalermpol Thanchitt of Thailand,
Ravinatha Pandukabhaya
Aryasinha of Sri Lanka, Wafic Rida Said of St. Vincent and the Grenadines,
Aminatou Batoure Gaoh of Niger and Ibrahima Sory Sow of Guinea.
In his address to the diplomats, the Pope focused on the theme of education,
one of the principal challenges of our times and which today is located "in a
context in which the evolution of ways of life and forms of knowledge create
human, cultural,
social and spiritual ruptures hitherto unknown in the history of humanity".
In this regard, he also mentioned that social networks "tend to substitute
natural social and communicative spaces, often becoming the only point of
reference for information and knowledge. The family and schools no longer
appear to be the primary or
most natural fertile ground where younger generations receive the lifeblood of
their existence. ... Schools and universities seem to have become incapable of
creative projects leading to a transcendental teleology able to attract young
people in the
very depths of their being. ... Today's world and its responsible adults are
not able to provide them with the necessary points of reference".
The Holy Father asked whether the dysfunction of certain institutions and
services, both public and private, can be explained "by an inadequately
provided and received education", and went on to invite the governments of the
nations represented by the
ambassadors "to contribute courageously to the advancement of humanity,
favouring the education of the new generations through the promotion of a
healthy anthropology, the essential basis for all true education, and
consonant with our common natural
heritage. This task must take as its starting point a sober review of the
various problems that exist within your respective countries, where certain
political and economic policies may risk a gradual erosion of your
anthropological and spiritual
heritages, which have been refined through the centuries and patiently
constructed on foundations that respect the essence of the human person in all
its variety and in perfect harmony with the cosmos". The Pope continued, "I
again urge your
governments to have the courage to strengthen and consolidate the moral
authority - the call to a coherent way of life - necessary for a genuine and
healthy education for the younger generations".
"The right to an education in correct values can be neither denied nor
neglected. The duty to educate in these values must never be limited or
weakened by any form of national or supranational political interest.
Therefore it is essential to educate in
and about the truth: ... the truth about mankind, about creation, about
institutions, and so on. Alongside education in the righteousness of the heart
and mind, the young also need, now more than ever, to be educated in the
meaning of effort and
perseverance in the face of difficulty. They need to recognise that all human
action must be responsible and coherent with the desire for the infinite, and
that this action should form a part of their growth, with a view to developing
a humanity that is
increasingly fraternal and free from the temptations of individualism and
materialism".
Benedict XVI concluded by greeting, through the ambassadors, the Catholic
communities present in their countries. "The Church accomplishes her mission
in faith to the Lord and with the ardent desire to make a special contribution
to the advancement of
your compatriots, especially in relation to the education of children and
young people. She participates every day in the common effort to facilitate
spiritual and human growth through her structures in the fields of education,
charity and health,
always seeking to promote mutual respect and responsibility. I therefore
encourage your governments to continue to allow the Church to operate freely
in her traditional fields of activity where, as you know, she makes an
important contribution to the
development of your countries and to the common good".
___________________________________________________________
THE POPE'S FIRST THREE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON TWITTER
Vatican City, 13 December 2012 (VIS) - @Pontifex, Pope Benedict XVI's Twitter
account, attracted over a million and a half followers on its first day of
existence. The Pope, after his first tweet at the end of the usual Wednesday
general audience,
responded during the course of the day to three questions posed by members of
the public from three different continents. The first was: "How can we
celebrate the Year of Faith better in our daily lives?". The Holy Father's
answer was "By speaking with
Jesus in prayer, listening to what he tells you in the Gospel and looking for
him in those in need".
Shortly afterwards a second question was added: "How can faith in Jesus be
lived in a world without hope?". "We can be certain that a believer is never
alone. God is the solid rock upon which we build our lives and his love is
always faithful",
responded Benedict XVI.
The final tweet, posted around 6 p.m., was: "Offer everything you do to the
Lord, ask his help in all the circumstances of daily life and remember that he
is always beside you", in response to: "Any suggestions on how to be more
prayerful when we are so
busy with the demands of work, families and the world?"
___________________________________________________________
AUDIENCES
Vatican City, 13 December 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father today received in
audience:
- Anne Leahy, ambassador of Canada, on her farewell visit.
- Professor Carl A. Anderson, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus.
- Archbishop Gerhard Ludwig Muller, prefect of the Congregation for the
Doctrine of the Faith.
___________________________________________________________
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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE YEAR XXII - N° 227DATE 13-12-2012
Summary: - THE POPE EMPHASISES THE
IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION IN THE NEW
CONTEXT OF OUR AGE - THE POPE'S FIRST THREE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON
TWITTER - AUDIENCES
THE POPE EMPHASISES THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION IN THE NEW CONTEXT OF OUR
AGE
Vatican City, 13 December 2012 (VIS) - This morning Benedict XVI received
in audience six new ambassadors and non-resident ambassadors accredited to the
Holy See: Bizwayo Newton Nkunika of Zambia, Chalermpol Thanchitt of Thailand,
Ravinatha
Pandukabhaya Aryasinha of Sri Lanka, Wafic Rida Said of St. Vincent and the
Grenadines, Aminatou Batoure Gaoh of Niger and Ibrahima Sory Sow of Guinea.
In his address to the diplomats, the Pope focused on the theme of
education, one of the principal challenges of our times and which today is
located "in a context in which the evolution of ways of life and forms of
knowledge create human, cultural,
social and spiritual ruptures hitherto unknown in the history of humanity".
In this regard, he also mentioned that social networks "tend to substitute
natural social and communicative spaces, often becoming the only point of
reference for information and knowledge. The family and schools no longer
appear to be the primary or
most natural fertile ground where younger generations receive the lifeblood of
their existence. ... Schools and universities seem to have become incapable of
creative projects leading to a transcendental teleology able to attract young
people in the
very depths of their being. ... Today's world and its responsible adults are
not able to provide them with the necessary points of reference".
The Holy Father asked whether the dysfunction of certain institutions and
services, both public and private, can be explained "by an inadequately
provided and received education", and went on to invite the governments of the
nations represented by
the ambassadors "to contribute courageously to the advancement of humanity,
favouring the education of the new generations through the promotion of a
healthy anthropology, the essential basis for all true education, and
consonant with our common natural
heritage. This task must take as its starting point a sober review of the
various problems that exist within your respective countries, where certain
political and economic policies may risk a gradual erosion of your
anthropological and spiritual
heritages, which have been refined through the centuries and patiently
constructed on foundations that respect the essence of the human person in all
its variety and in perfect harmony with the cosmos". The Pope
continued, "I again urge your governments to have the courage to strengthen
and consolidate the moral authority - the call to a coherent way of life -
necessary for a genuine and healthy education for the younger generations".
"The right to an education in correct values can be neither denied nor
neglected. The duty to educate in these values must never be limited or
weakened by any form of national or supranational political interest.
Therefore it is essential to educate
in and about the truth: ... the truth about mankind, about creation, about
institutions, and so on. Alongside education in the righteousness of the heart
and mind, the young also need, now more than ever, to be educated in the
meaning of effort and
perseverance in the face of difficulty. They need to recognise that all human
action must be responsible and coherent with the desire for the infinite, and
that this action should form a part of their growth, with a view to developing
a humanity that is
increasingly fraternal and free from the temptations of individualism and
materialism".
Benedict XVI concluded by greeting, through the ambassadors, the Catholic
communities present in their countries. "The Church accomplishes her mission
in faith to the Lord and with the ardent desire to make a special contribution
to the advancement
of your compatriots, especially in relation to the education of children and
young people. She participates every day in the common effort to facilitate
spiritual and human growth through her structures in the fields of education,
charity and health,
always seeking to promote mutual respect and responsibility. I therefore
encourage your governments to continue to allow the Church to operate freely
in her traditional fields of activity where, as you know, she makes an
important contribution to the
development of your countries and to the common good".
THE POPE'S FIRST THREE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON TWITTER
Vatican City, 13 December 2012 (VIS) - @Pontifex, Pope Benedict XVI's
Twitter account, attracted over a million and a half followers on its first
day of existence. The Pope, after his first tweet at the end of the usual
Wednesday general audience,
responded during the course of the day to three questions posed by members of
the public from three different continents. The first was: "How can we
celebrate the Year of Faith better in our daily lives?". The Holy Father's
answer was "By speaking with
Jesus in prayer, listening to what he tells you in the Gospel and looking for
him in those in need".
Shortly afterwards a second question was added: "How can faith in Jesus be
lived in a world without hope?". "We can be certain that a believer is never
alone. God is the solid rock upon which we build our lives and his love is
always faithful",
responded Benedict XVI.
The final tweet, posted around 6 p.m., was: "Offer everything you do to the
Lord, ask his help in all the circumstances of daily life and remember that he
is always beside you", in response to: "Any suggestions on how to be more
prayerful when we are
so busy with the demands of work, families and the world?"
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
fatto richiesta. Se per qualunque motivo non si desidera continuare a
riceverlo, si prega di visitare nostra pagina dinizio: http://212.77.1.245/news_services/press/vi
/italinde.php
Copyright (VIS): Le notizie contenute nei servizi del Vatican
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citando la fonte: V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service.
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