Sprouting Seeds

St. Mark reminds us of the mysterious sprouting of seed, sown into the soil where it is buried in darkness, then a few days later begins to send shoots above the surface of the soil into the sunlight. (Cf. Mk 4:26-34). Eventually the full plant evolves, yielding its fruit and fulfilling its purpose. We all experience this pattern as we began as seed and egg in the womb of our mothers.  Nine months later, we appeared in the sunlight of the world and gradually matured into as adults with a purpose, a mission. 
Jesus did this, with most of his life hidden from the world until he began "to go public" and made his purpose known, a purpose which has affected human history since and will continue to do.
We remember St. John Bosco today, who, as a young boy, had a dream of himself working with poor, street children and bringing them to Jesus. His dream came true as he founded two religious orders, the Salesians and the Daughters of Our lady, Help of Christians, who continue to bring his dream to reality around the world. As we look at ourselves, our children, the world around us, may we remember and trust that even from the tiniest seed, the tiniest effort, with God's grace, things, "miracles" we never dreamed of, can and will happen.
Bro. Rene