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        The historical period The historical period we
        are going through seems to be characterized by a lot of peculiarities
        which make it unique in comparison with the past and
        therefore difficult to interpret.  In a world where the
        traditional patterns of reference are progressively
        losing their power of persuasion, man finds it more and
        more difficult to comprehend his own role, squeezed as he
        is between an internal reality and an external one which
        is constantly evolving far beyond any ability of
        understanding. In such conditions,
        notwithstanding the need not to be alone, man tends to
        retire into his own shell.  Yet, everyone should be
        aware of the fact that other people's problems are just like
        our own problems. Therefore, it is very important to encourage a direct dialogue among men in order to try to achieve, together, a better awareness of Life.  |