Imagine someone hurt you deeply. But they wait centuries to say sorry.
That’s exactly what happened with the Catholic Church and the Jewish people.
For over 1,500 years:
1. Jews faced blame, forced conversions, and violence.
2. Hurtful ideas were taught, spreading hate.
Then, in 1965, the Church finally said, “We were wrong”, in a statement called “Nostra Aetate.”
But here’s what’s crazy:
They never took steps to fix the damage.
The Church never made reparations or compensated Jewish communities for all the suffering caused. Not making a proper apology is often about holding onto control and power. Forgetting that ultimately, G-d is the one fully in control.
Words alone don’t show humility; action is needed.
Have you ever gotten an apology that felt empty? Words alone aren’t enough.
They need action.
This story shows a deeper truth about life: Real connection, with yourself, others, or even G-d. Isn’t built just by saying the right things.
It’s built through actions:
1. Making amends when you mess up.
2. Treating yourself with kindness when you’re in pain.
Feeling lonely or disconnected?
Try this today:
1. Take one tiny action toward connection.
Like texting someone you miss, or spending five minutes listening to yourself.
2. Remember that true healing happens when words turn into actions.
Real apologies aren’t just words. They’re backed by action. Actions show humility.
“Why did the world’s longest apology take almost 2,000 birthdays to happen?”
Explore the NextSelf Blog. Start with this post explaining the world of souls. And my Youtube. Content is published to this facebook first and a few days later, to the blog.
The blog lists all the difference patterns to study, understanding patterns is how one can develop 'Daas' [felt knowing].
Update: As awe, trust, and love deepen, they can allow greater openness and intimacy with the Creator. That intimacy can include sadness when you notice how much more of His goodness can be revealed.