Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Challenges Newly Ordained Priest, Deacons to be Instruments of Reconciliation

Reflecting on the example of Abraham, Archbishop Rueda Beltz highlighted the essence of vocation as an act of trust in God.

“Faith is a response of trust. That is what vocation is: trusting in God who calls, even without knowing where He leads,” he said.

The Colombian-born Vatican diplomat compared the Church’s mission to a boat sailing through the storms of life, reminding the Priest-elect and Deacons-elect that Jesus remains in control, even in moments of uncertainty.

“When the storm rises, Jesus may seem to sleep at the back of the boat, but He is the one holding the helm,” he reassured them.

Archbishop Rueda Beltz encouraged the future priests and deacons to nurture their vocation through constant prayer, both personal and communal.

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“Prayer nourishes daily life; it is the source of all strength for the service of God and His people,” he said.

Deacon Ouattara Bleu Manga William was ordained Priest while Seminarians Emmanuel Pissang, Bernard Ouro Bang’Na, and Olifi Francklin, belonging to the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (SAC.), the Order of Franciscan Friars Minor (OFM), and the Congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception (C.F.I.C.) respectively were ordained Deacons.