June 2, 2023

Mk 11:11-26

Cursing a fig tree seems uncharacteristic of Jesus and what does the incident have to do with the cleansing of the temple? The answer lies in the fact that the fig tree is an image for Israel from the Old Testament. Temple piety, the expression of faith, has become “fruitless” in Jesus’ time and he is frustrated with God’s people.

May our faith be a fruitful invitation to others to join us in the journey with Jesus.

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