The Fig Tree – Luke 21:29-33 Reflection
Perhaps from a great distance, you were drawn towards the spring buds on a tree or plant. You may have been lucky enough in the timing and close enough to witness a leaf bursting open. Jesus’s parable of the fig tree parable of summer being near prompts our spirituality as a sign God is always near us. We are given the free choice to be up close enough to consume the beauty of the endless spring buds of the Word to bloom personally. Time with scripture lets you absorb Trinity’s precious sunlight to refresh yourself, growing in love and joy. The Lord’s love is the never-ending fruiting of your Heavenly relationship. You are that glorious bud, becoming the sprouted leaves for others to see.
Fig Tree, Valley of Hinnom by James Tissot (high resolution image of painting)
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Additional Ordinary Time Reflections
Luke 21:29-33 – Scripture*
The Lesson of the Fig Tree
29 Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; 30 as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Additional Thoughts
Thank you for meditating on this Gospel and reading this Lectio Divina on Luke 21:29-33 Reflection – The Fig Tree.
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Prayer for young families:
Lord, let the young families of our communities get to know your joy, peace, comfort, and love despite worldly distractions.
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