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How to make contact?

The material world in its amazing diversity is an expression of his ideas. His all-pervading power sustains it even as Satan continues to interfere. His plan for this creation stands. He knows all, cares all, causes all. The hairs on our heads are numbered, the number of atoms in our bodies too. And/but, He gave man free will, for without it, love is unthinkable. The result always brings, holds and offers surprises. How does man make contact with the Lord of Creation? By opening Him the door to his heart, by adhering to His order and by joining His will.

Once again, we should remember the origin of the material world and its consequences. As long as its influence prevails, it may be difficult to make His will my will. Strong is the hostile input. Excessive is the lure of free will.

Money is a of exchange. It has no material value today, but serves as a numerical intermediate means of exchange whenever direct exchange is not possible. It is a value equivalent as long as a safe place of storage can be found. Both the value of an individual exchange and the value of money as a currency are constantly renegotiated by consensus of those involved. Like language, it is a common good. Like water, it can flow or freeze, dissolve into thin air or collect underground to reemerge purified. Unlike water, the amount of money varies.

Money can serve love or selfish obsession with power. It enables the peaceful exchange of goods as well as the production of unworthy technologies and environmentally destructive substances. It favours the separation of production and consumption. We are called to love.