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TODAY’S GOSPEL READING
25 OCTOBER, 2025
Luke 13:1-9
Some people told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with the blood of their sacrifices. He said to them in reply, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were greater sinners than all other Galileans? By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did! Or those eighteen people who were killed when the tower at Siloam fell on them–do you think they were more guilty than everyone else who lived in Jerusalem? By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!”
And he told them this parable: “There once was a person who had a fig tree planted in his orchard, and when he came in search of fruit on it but found none, he said to the gardener, ‘For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none. So cut it down. Why should it exhaust the soil?’
He said to him in reply, “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”.
THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD!
REFLECTION
In today’s Gospel lesson, Jesus addresses tragedies and the parable of the barren fig tree. He reminds His listeners that disasters are not necessarily signs of greater sin but calls everyone to repentance. The parable of the fig tree illustrates God’s patience: though unfruitful, the tree is given more time, care, and cultivation. Yet, there is also urgency—the time for bearing fruit is not unlimited.
This passage is both comforting and challenging. God is merciful, giving us time to repent, grow, and bear fruit. At the same time, we cannot live complacently; our lives are meant to reflect God’s love in action.
PRAYER
Lord, today I am called to examine my life to ascertain if I am bearing fruit in kindness, generosity, forgiveness, and faith. God, in Your mercy, You give me another chance each day. Please assist me Lord, that I may not delay conversion but respond with gratitude, making my life fruitful for Your kingdom. I make this prayer in Jesus’ Name. Amen
