Soul Food for Sundays & Spirituality

Jesus calls us to repent. Repentance is at the heart of Lent – a renewal of our invitation to believe in the Good News of the Gospel. It is a call to consideration and prayer, urging us to turn our hearts to God, not just during Lent but every day.

In today’s Gospel, we hear about the fig tree – a valuable tree in hot climates because it requires little water.

However, the particular tree described has failed to bear fruit. The question arises: Should it be cut down or should it be given another chance? God is a God of second chances, always patient and merciful, never giving up on His way of love.

As we look at the world today, we see that the image of God is often distorted to serve political agendas. Some claim that God’s concern is only for people of a particular nationality, race or creed. But the truth is, God does not give up on anyone, regardless of who they are.

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