From today’s Scripture: “Sir, leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it; it may bear fruit in the future. If not you can cut it down.”—Lk 13:8-9

Today we hear another parable, this time about a fig tree. If that fig tree represents my faith, what do I need to do so that I may bear fruit? I think it will require that: I roll up my shirt sleeves, cultivate the ground around it, add some fertilizer, and probably get my hands a little dirty.

I can read a little more Scripture, fast from TV and the negative influences on social media. I can participate in a group in my parish, reach out to my neighbors, or volunteer at a food bank or soup kitchen. Undertake something new that will give me and those I come in contact with life and bear fruit for others.

Let us pray: God the vine grower, I turn to you and offer up my time and talents so that I may grow closer to you and bear good fruit to share with those around me.

Today’s author is Brother David Henley, who serves as Glenmary’s Associate Director of Vocations and is a missioner in Martin County, North Carolina.

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