There Is No Worse Material Poverty, I

We Have Begun A Throw Away Culture. This Tendency Is Seen On The Level Of Individuals And Whole Societies; And It Is Being Promoted! In Circumstances Like These, Solidarity, Which Is The Treasure Of The Poor, Is Often Considered Counterproductive, Opposed To The Logic Of Finance And The Economy. While The Income Of A Minority Is Increasing Exponentially, That Of The Majority Is Crumbling.

It Is Vital That Government Leaders And Financial Leaders Take Heed And Broaden Their Horizons, Working To Ensure That All Citizens Have Dignified Work, Education, And Healthcare.

Fundamental Relationships Are Being Called Into Question, As Is The Very Basis Of Marriage And The Family. I Can Only Reiterate The Importance And, Above All, The Richness And The Beauty Of Family Life.

Like Mary, May We Nurture The Light Born Within Us At Christmas. May We Carry It Everywhere In Our Daily Lives.

A Fundamental Role In The Renewal Of Society Is Played, Of Course, By The Family And Especially By Young People.