Catechism of the Catholic Church §358 — excerpt
God created everything for man, but man in turn was created to serve and love God and to offer all creation back to him: What is it that is about to be created, that enjoys such honour?
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Also cites: GS 12 # 1 · 24 # 3 · 39 # 1 · St. John Chrysostom, In Gen. sermo 2, 1: PG 54, 587D-588A
