Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa Calls for Trust in “the power of goodness” amid Global Tensions
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has underscored the need for continued trust in "the power of goodness" despite the global tensions, wars, and profound cultural changes shaping today's world.
“The parable concludes by speaking of the good soil that yields thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold. This is not a praise of efficiency, but of fidelity. God does not ask everyone to produce identical results; He asks us to welcome His Word and allow it to bear fruit in our lives,” he said. Turning to those engaged in public service and international relations, the Apostolic Nuncio noted the Gospel also offers an important lesson for diplomacy, describing it as a ministry that quietly sows the seeds of peace. He said, "Indeed, diplomacy is, in a certain sense, a ministry of sowing. It sows trust, dialogue, and mutual respect. It patiently builds relationships that often mature only over time. It seeks paths of encounter where suspicion and conflict prevail. ”Archbishop Jagodziński further noted that although much of diplomacy’s achievements “remain hidden from public view,” its quiet seeds prepare the future harvests of peace. "“Therefore, we too, in our daily responsibilities, are called to be sowers—not only through great decisions, but also through small gestures: a respectful word, sincere listening, choices inspired by justice, and attitudes marked by mercy," he said. He added, “Saint Gregory the Great reminds us that the servant of God must continue sowing without becoming discouraged by the slowness of the harvest. Growth belongs to God; what is asked of us is faithfulness. ”The Vatican diplomat reminded the faithful that disciples of Christ should not become discouraged by the apparent slowness of change because "growth belongs to God; what is asked of us is faithfulness. "He invited the people of God in the Southern African nation to pray for “hearts free from the stones of pride, from the thorns of individualism, and from the distractions that choke hope. ”“May the Blessed Virgin Mary, who welcomed the Word with a heart completely open to God, accompany us so that we too may become good soil, capable of bearing abundant fruit for the Church, for our country, for the African continent, and for the entire family of nations,” Archbishop Jagodziński. Nicholas Waigwa is a Kenyan multimedia journalist and broadcast technician with a professional background in creating engaging news stories and broadcasting content across multiple media platforms. He is passionate about the media apostolate and Catholic Church communication.