person faces when he reflects on Ehe myseery of his qrn existence and on the values ehich he intends to choose to build his developing personalityt In lhe catholic church, my office is that of successor of Pecer. the apostle sbom Jesus chose to confirn his brothers in the faith. Pollowirq in tbe unbroken Iine of popes down che ages, today I am Bishop of Rone r called to serve among his brothers in the world as a wit.ness to the Christian faich. responsible for the unity of all the Churchrs nenbers. It is thus as a believer that I have cone Eo be anong you today. My purpose is simply Eo testify here to what I believe in, to my bopes for lhe happiness of my fellovr nan, to yrhat, based on my experience. I consider useful for everyone. To begin I invoke lhe Most High, God the Alnighty' eho is our Creacor. He is the origin of au life, as He is the source of all that is good, all rhat is beautiful, all that is holy.A/40/s7 O Engl ish Page 4 He brought l j.ght out of darkness, He has nade tbe encire unlverse untoldaccording to a marvellous pl.an. He nade us, us nen, and we are His- Eis holy law guides our lives. Godrs light that serves as the b€acon of our destiny and enlightens ourIt is conscience. Be nakes us capable of loving and of t.ransmitting life. He asks allnen to respect every hunan creature and Co love every nan as a friend, as acompanion, as a brother. Ee i.nvites us to come to the aid of o|rr fellow nan whenhe is injured, when he is abandoned, when he is hungry and Ehirsty, j.n short,ohenever he no longer knolrs hos to find his say on the path of life.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or address by a religious leader, likely a Pope, reflecting on their role and faith. The language is formal and theological, with references to Christianity and the Bible. The speaker discusses their responsibility to serve as a witness to the Christian faith and to guide the Church's members. The text does not mention any specific issues related to economic development, natural resources, or technology.

**Category**
Culture, Education