KNOWLEDGE
“The oceans are more or less in disrepair. Long Beach really is making an effort to acknowledge this, and that’s a great place to start. I’m trying to spread at least the knowledge that it’s never too early to take care of our oceans and our environment.” – Aaron Peirsol
Today’s media do enable us to communicate and to share our knowledge and affections. (Pope Francis, LS #47)
“It is by his wisdom that Yahweh founded the earth; by his understanding that he made firm the heavens. By his knowledge the depth were scooped out, and the clouds rained down dew.” (Proverbs 3:19-20, Christian Community Bible)
REFLECTION: Before we arrive at a better discernment and understanding, it is important that our knowledge is well informed and with sense. Knowledge and wisdom are vital elements to create a meaningful life in relation with the wonderful creations on earth. We know that there is a constant tension between survival of the people and protection of nature. The result of this knowledge will significantly influence the relationship between person and creation. When there is an abuse of creation, there is danger and destruction. But if there is respect and protection of the nature, there is harmony and order.
Key Statement: Knowledge and wisdom are vital elements to create a meaningful life in relation with the wonderful creations on earth.
Personal Challenge: To constantly acquire some vital knowledge concerning ecology.
PRAYER
God of knowledge and wisdom, we praise and glorify Your name. We call upon You Lord to give us knowledge to understand our call as stewards of Your wonderful creation. Grant us Lord the wisdom to recognize that everything in creation has a value. May we make use of our resources wisely so that our children and our children’s children may enjoy the fruits and bounties of the earth. Amen.
ROMANO M. BULATAO is a Professor at Saint Louis University (SLU), Baguio City. He completed his AB Philosophy in 1990 at the Saint Anthony Mary Claret College (SAMCC), Quezon City; MA Religious Studies in 2003, and MA Philosophy in 2014, both in SLU; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theology, Major in Missiology, at the Institute for Consecrated Life in Asia (ICLA) – SAMCC in 2021. Mr. Bulatao served as the Department Head of Religion at SLU (2006-2009); and President of the Kapatirang Claretiano Inc. – Pangasinan Chapter (KCI-PC), since 2011. He is the author of the book entitled Touching Thoughts A-Z published in 2009; translator of the Novena to Saint Anthony Mary Claret (from Pangasinan language to English) published in 2015; and the Novena kay San Antonio Maria Claret (from Pangasinan language to Filipino) published in 2020 by the Claretian Publications. ((romanobulatao@yahoo.com)
