The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree

Reflection on the Gospel of the Saturday Of The Twenty-Ninth Week In Ordinary Time   Luke 13:1-9 There are total 60 reference in the bible on fig tree. Fig tree is mentioned in the first book and last book of the Bible. Adam and Eve made the cloth made up of fig tree leaves and […]

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree (Repent or Perish)

Reflection on the Gospel of the Third Sunday Of Lent Luke 13:1-9 Although the message for today’s Gospel of repent or perish is straightforward, one must pay close attention to the details. Yes, the fig tree does represent you and me. We are planted to bear fruit and yet do we really bear fruit? If […]

Repentance of the Barren Fig Tree

Reflection on the Gospel of the Saturday In The Twentyninth Week In Ordinary Time Luke 13:1-9 Today’s gospel passage is an open invitation for everyone to repent. To repent is to return, to repair, to restore ones relationship with God. The call for repentance is not for God’s chosen people alone, but also extends to […]