We celebrate the First Centenary of the Birth into Heaven of St. Joseph Allamano!
“His death was a true birth into heaven, the epilogue of an earthly life lived solely and totally for the Lord he had always loved, and for the Consolata, the most tender Mother, by whom he felt beloved, his “Benjamin”, “Secretary and Treasurer”. From these great loves of his sprang love for the person, for the “souls” to be saved, near and far, with a missionary impulse that exceeded all limits. Let us contemplate some significant details of his return to God”.
These words introduce the twelfth reflection on the journey of preparation for the Centenary of the birth into heaven of Saint Giuseppe Allamano (16 February 2026).
“St. Joseph Allamano whispers until his last breath that which is one of the foundations of his holiness: the Will of God. His life was a continuous surrender to God and a constant commitment to carry out God’s plan with unwavering fidelity. He, a blessing father, promises to continue to guide and bless his sons and daughters: “When I am up there, I will bless you even more: I will always be at the balcony”. Today, as we celebrate his life and holiness, we ask that a shower of blessings poured upon all those who invoke him with confidence and upon a humanity thirsting for peace and consolation”.
See below the full text of the twelfth meditation.
Access all the reflections, in different languages, at: giuseppeallamano.consolata.org
