The season of Advent offers us not only a time to prepare for the celebration of the birth of Christ but also a moment for deep reflection. It is a season to pause and recognise the blessings we so often take for granted – a warm meal, a roof over our heads, the care of our family, community and Church.
Now, as Advent unfolds, I find my thoughts returning to reflect on the situation in Sudan. The ongoing war – a conflict that has already caused so much suffering – still shows no sign of resolution. And the silence from the global community is deafening. My concern deepens as South Sudan is now also beginning to show signs of fragility and turmoil. It is slowly being engulfed by the violence spilling over its borders.
