"From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near." Matt 23:32
"A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the gardener, 'See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should I be wasting the soil?' He replied, 'Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig round it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'" Luke 13:6-9
These parables of Jesus hold up the fig tree as an image of promise and patience during barren times. This simple sign of hope is the theme of this year's stewardship season, as we care for our parish and look expectantly to the future.
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