In this Sunday gospel reflection, Fr Paolo Consonni reflects on the growth of God’s Kingdom, likening it to seeds that grow quietly and powerfully, even in difficult conditions. He emphasizes patience, faith, and the unseen impact of our efforts, drawing inspiration from nature and the parables of the growing seed and the mustard seed in Mark 4:26-34.
Blessed Giuseppe Allamano, founder of the Consolata Missionaries in 1901, emphasized holiness and missionary work. Born in Italy, he pioneered Catholic press, social works, and sent missionaries to Africa. His legacy includes the Consolata Missionary Sisters and advocating for World Mission Day. The Consolata Missionaries, inspired by Mary, serve worldwide, dedicated to evangelization, social justice, and human rights, embodying their motto: “First the saints and then the missionaries.”
Born around 283 in Sardinia, Eusebius became the bishop of Vercelli in 345, where he combined clerical and monastic life. A staunch defender of Nicene orthodoxy, he was exiled for opposing Arianism. During exile, he established a monastic community and continued his ministry. He returned to his diocese after Emperor Constantius II’s death and participated in the Council of Alexandria. Eusebius, who died in 371, is celebrated for his dedication to faith and pastoral work.