3rd Sunday of Lent - C
Luke 13:1-9
Figs from a Fig Tree
In the parable, the landowner comes "in search of fruit on [the] fig tree." In a sense, he expects no miracles but the ordinary. The fig tree is expected to bear figs.
In the similar way, the gardener pleads with the landowner to give the fig tree more time, while he intends to "cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it" so that "it may bear fruit." Again, the gardener is going to help the fig tree to do what it is supposed to do -- producing figs.
Such is the story of the Christian life. Such is the call to holiness for each one of us. With God's help, we are to become holy according to our unique vocation, in the circumstances of our particular life. That is God's invitation for us to become holy, to bear fruits, in the ordinary of our daily life.
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father's only Son, full of grace and truth." (John 1:14)
This blog intends to provide readers an opportunity to be nourished by the Word of God. It invites readers to read, reflect and pray the Gospel passage that they will hear during the upcoming Sunday's Liturgy. With the commentaries provided, readers have the possibility of studying and meditating on the Word. Finally, readers are invited to share their reflections, thus creating an on-line lectio divina/faith sharing group, and so sustaining each other in the faith and the love for God's Word.
About Me
- Fr. Dominic Danh Tran, SDB
- I am a Salesian of Don Bosco
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