wisdom, one which accepts transcendence, rejects the creation of an all-powerful elite, and recognizes that the full meaning of individual and collective life is found in selfless service to others and in the sage and respectful use of creation for the common good. to repeat the words of paul vi, the edifice of modern civilization has to be built on spiritual principles, for they are the only ones capable not only of supporting it, but of shedding light on it. el gaucho martin fierro, a
el gaucho martin fierro, a classic of literature in my native land, says brothers should stand by each other because this is the first law. keep a true bond between you always, at every time, because if you fight amongst yourselves, you ll be devoured by those outside. [ applause ] the contemporary world, so apparently connected, is experiencing a growing and steady social fragmentation, which place it at risk. the foundations of social life