Faith, for its own health, must maintain friendship with reason. The encyclical, building constructively on the established Catholic tradition, is most timely. Without seeking to settle technical questions debated within the schools, it speaks aptly to the present crisis of truth. Clearly written, Faith and Reason should be within the grasp of many lay readers. They will be thrilled to discover that the Catholic Church, the community of faith, eagerly champions reason and philosophy.
Truth is the point at which faith and reason meet.