Voices of Faith offers perspectives from religion columnists. This week’s question: What explains Jesus’ impatience with the fig tree? A parable on leadership The Rev. Joe Nassal, priest at Precious ...
In Luke 13, Jesus tells a parable about a barren fig tree. The tree is planted in a vineyard, which sounds weird, but fig trees were often used as trellises in vineyards. The owner is unhappy because ...
Find today’s readings here. “It may bear fruit in the future.” (Lk 13:9) Today’s Gospel offers the somewhat rare experience of Jesus telling us what not to believe. “Do you think that because these ...