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We belong to each other. We must not act as though we have no resources and energies to count on. Our intellectual heritages and spiritual traditions provide enormous valuable assets on which we can build. We are not helpless.
Pope Francis’ “frontier vision” enables him to view reality from the outskirts, not from the center, from the point of view of individuals and communities struggling to eke out a human existence and straining to live their Christian lives.
In a world marred by wars, violence, and deep-rooted divisions, Pope Francis and other thought leaders urge a shift towards moral leadership and selflessness to heal our fractured societies and promote the common good.
Being ordinary is the ability to reduce the complicated to the simple. This norm can be applied to spirituality as well. When we climb a hill to see a sick person or cross a tumultuous river to bring relief after a natural disaster, we are living by the spirituality of being ordinary.
The benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are undeniable. However, there is a concern that these tools can be used for disinformation, domination, and exploitation. Therefore, there is a need for self-regulation that includes norms to protect and benefit humanity.
Sustainable development should focus on the needs of people and communities and involve them in the endeavor. The effort towards sustainability has to be holistic, involving social, spiritual, moral, and environmental consciousness and resources.
In today’s world, we need bridge-builders who possess a broad perspective, listen attentively, and advocate for a multi-disciplinary approach in engaging with diverse perspectives.
In light of the overwhelming surge of migrants, numerous countries are implementing laws to tighten immigration controls. Pope Francis, in his encyclical Fratelli Tutti, pleads on their behalf, calling for a compassionate and benevolent approach towards migrants.
Voices are growing louder daily that our planet is grappling with an environmental crisis. Our environmental concern should not limit itself merely to pressure and protest but should lead to a change of attitudes that leads to effective action.
While living in a world of irresponsible economy whereby the system concentrates wealth in the hands of a few, Pope Francis asks us to be like a lighthouse in a stormy sea and get involved in the common good.
