St. John Bosco
Mark 4: 26-34
Faithful Patience

In this year of Jubilee, the Gospel reminds us of the Kingdom of God through the image of the seed (cf. Mk 4:26-34). Jesus often speaks of the seed, and today, he highlights a vital virtue: confident expectation.

A farmer sows seeds with care, but growth requires time and patience. Beneath the surface, a miraculous transformation occurs unseen as the seeds sprout and mature into a fruitful harvest. This process calls for trust in God’s timing and diligent care, even when immediate results are not visible.

The Kingdom of God unfolds in a similar way. The Lord sows abundant seeds of his Word and grace within us, patiently nurturing their growth. His divine patience allows us the time and space to mature, bearing the fruit of good works. In this Jubilee year, we are reminded that God desires all of us to grow into the fullness of His love, ensuring that no seed is lost.

This example of patient care is a call for us to sow the Gospel wherever we are, with confidence and perseverance. Even when progress is invisible, the Lord invites us to trust that the miracle of transformation is already underway. We must resist discouragement and remain steadfast in supporting one another in faith, trusting that God’s grace is always at work.

In this Jubilee, we ask: Do we welcome the Word into our hearts? Do we sow the Gospel confidently in our lives? Can we wait with hope, entrusting the results to the Lord?

May the Blessed Virgin Mary, who received and nurtured the Word within her, inspire us to be patient and faithful Sowers of the Gospel, trusting in God’s promise of abundant harvest in His time.

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