![]() Indeed, he stated that this development is " the new name for peace". In particular Paul VI looked upon integral human development as a condition for arriving at that great and all pervasive good which is peace. He proposed it as the only way to bring about man’s true progress at any time, but especially at this juncture of history. ![]() My predecessor Paul VI returned over and over again to the concept of integral human development, because it is based on the truth about man. #Economix libreria ghandi full#The full truth about man constitutes a whole programme for world-wide commitment and collaboration. The power of truth is invincible! "Satyam èva jayatè – Truth alone triumphs", as the motto of India proclaims.Ĥ. It will prevail because it is invincible. Yes, from this spiritual vision comes an indomitable spirit to win for man – for each man – his rightful place in this world.ĭespite all the powerful forces of poverty and oppression, of evil and sin in all their forms, the power of truth, will prevail – the truth about God, the truth about man. From a spiritual vision of man is derived the inspiration to seek help and to offer collaboration in promoting the true good of humanity at every level. From it comes the strength to persevere in the cause, as well as the clarity of thought needed to find concrete solutions to man’s problems. With this spiritual vision of man we are e quipped to face the concrete problems that affect man, torment his soul and afflict his body.įrom this vision comes the incentive to undertake the struggle to remedy and improve man’s condition, and to pursue relentlessly his integral human development. On the rectitude of this spiritual vision is built the defence of man in his daily life. I live and move and have my being in pursuit of this goal". is self-realization – to see God face to face. Did not Mahatma Gandhi put it this way: "What I want to achieve – what I have been striving and pining to achieve. And what she offers specifically is a noble spiritual vision of man – man, a pilgrim of the Absolute, travelling towards a goal, seeking the face of God. India has so much to offer to the world in the task of understanding man and the truth of his existence. And with equal conviction I would state that man is the primary route that all humanity must follow – but always man in the "full truth of his existence".ģ. and in the sphere of the whole of mankind – this man is the primary route that the Church must travel in fulfilling her mission". The one who speaks to you today is convinced that man is the way that the Catholic Church must take in order to be faithful to herself In my first Encyclical I stated: " Man is the full truth of his existence, of his personal being and also of his community and social being – in the sphere of his own family, in the sphere of society and very diverse contexts, in the sphere of his own nation or people. With the passing of time, it becomes evident that it is necessary to return over and again to the central issue of the world, which is man: man as a creature and child of God man bearing within his heart and soul the image to fulfil his calling to live for ever. These include a spirit of fraternal charity and dedicated service, forgiveness, sacrifice and renunciation, remorse and penance for moral failings and patience and forbearance.Ģ. I believe that a spiritual vision of man is of immense importance for the whole of humanity With an emphasis on spiritual values the world is capable of formulating a new attitude towards itself – new, but based to a great extent on ethical values preserved for centuries, many of them in this ancient land. ![]() I believe that this spiritual vision is of supreme relevance for the people of India and for their future it says much about their values, their hopes and aspirations and their human dignity. In India, without doubt, this reality offers us a spiritual vision of man. ![]() I am very grateful to those of different religions who have welcomed me so cordially and have presented their deep reflections, together with their earnest hopes for India and for the world.įor all of us this experience is conducive to a deep reflection on this reality of man which we perceive and are immersed in. I wish to thank all who have made this meeting possible, and I am especially pleased that so many young people are able to be here. To all of you I offer my greetings of friendship, respect and fraternal love. You are representatives and leaders in various fields of human life and endeavour. ![]() Here we are experiencing together, in a religious and cultural setting, the reality that is man in this your vast and fascinating land. I am pleased that my pilgrimage to India has brought me to Delhi, and once again to this Indira Gandhi Stadium. DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL TRADITIONSġ. ![]()
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