Human history is a powerful stream which is difficult to understand and, even more difficult to control. Yet, some have risen up, hoping to control history and turn the stream totally in their direction. In this they have failed, but they did leave their mark.

God wants human persons to help, to cooperate and to participate in the shaping of human history. Even with this heavenly decision, it would be wrong to see history as the product of human labor. Other forces come into play which very much shape all human events. As the Church grasps this total picture, it will see its own role. As the world understands, it will not be entrapped by its foolish decisions.

So, let me try to explain the factors that make up human history and the forces which shape it, for good or evil. This enlightenment is absolutely needed so that the Church and the world can walk in light. Let us begin.

By himself, man cannot accomplish the good. He can do some good but, without God’s help, that good will be corrupted, lose its power and even turn to evil. Such is the nature of the human heart and of human society. Man, without God, is helpless to bring about the purpose of human history.