Pope Francis "We follow Saint Francis as an example par excellence "of the care for what is weak..." FULL TEXT
TO ENTREPRENEURS PARTICIPATING IN A MEETING ON THE OCCASION
OF THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION
Sala Clementina
Saturday, 1 September 2018
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Mister President,
Minister,
Ladies and gentlemen,
a cordial welcome to all of you and thanks for this meeting.
I am delighted that you have set out to reflect this weekend, particularly today, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, on the occasion of your "Roman Forum", on the Encyclical Laudato si ', as well as to more adequately in favor of sustainability. I heartily thank Mr. Peter Kurth for his heartfelt greetings.
We follow Saint Francis as an example par excellence "of the care for what is weak and of an integral ecology, lived with joy and authenticity" (Enc. Laudato si ', 10). For Francis, every contact with people and concrete things became an encounter with the Creator. From his faith in God derived his mission for justice, for peace and respect for creation.
Each of us also has a responsibility for others and for the future of our planet. Similarly, the economy must serve man, not exploit it and rob it of its resources. Today we are called to make use of the possibilities that technology makes available to us, with a good use of resources, helping in particular the countries most affected by poverty and degradation to take the path of renewal and sustainable and integral development.
My hope is that the men and women of our time, recognizing each other as sons and daughters of the Father and Creator who is in heaven, will contribute ever more and more concretely so that everyone can share the precious resources of the earth. I encourage you to continue to give your specific contribution for this purpose, and for this I invoke the blessing of the Lord on you and your work.
Many thanks and pray for me!
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