Universities, by their very nature, are called to be workshops of
dialogue and encounter in the service of truth, justice and the defense
of human dignity at every level.
"........ As an heir to the great Augustinian tradition of learning inspired by
the pursuit of divine wisdom, your University was founded to preserve
and pass on the richness of the Catholic tradition to new generations of
students, who, like the young Augustine, seek true meaning and value in
true life. In fidelity to this vision, the University, as a community
of research and study, must also address the complex ethical and
cultural challenges raised by the epochal changes affecting our world
today. It is my hope that in every aspect of its life and mission,
Villanova University will persevere in its efforts to communicate the
intellectual, spiritual and moral values that will enable young people
to participate wisely and responsibly in the great debates shaping the
future of society.
One urgent aspect of this educational task is the development of a
universal, “catholic” vision of the unity of our human family and a
commitment to the practical solidarity needed to combat the grave
inequalities and injustices that mark today’s world. Universities, by
their very nature, are called to be workshops of dialogue and encounter
in the service of truth, justice and the defense of human dignity at
every level. This is especially true of Catholic institutions like your
own, which contribute to the Church’s mission of promoting the authentic
and integral growth of the human family towards its definitive fullness
in God (cf. Ap. Const. Veritatis Gaudium, 1).
No one knew better than Saint Augustine the restlessness of the human
heart until it finds its rest in the God who, in Jesus Christ, reveals
to us the deepest truth about our lives and our ultimate destiny. May
these days of reflection, discussion and encounter confirm you in your
commitment to the University’s mission in the service of the truth that
makes us free (cf. Jn 8:32). ..... "
14 april 2018
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