Another Opportunity!!!

The fig tree in the Jesus’ story (LK 13:1-9), was a privileged tree because it was planted in a very special place – in a vineyard. It was a fig tree that never bears fruit. Nevertheless, it was given another chance.

Jesus began His public ministry with a call to repentance: “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Today, through the voice of the Church, the same call is addressed to us. The call of repentance is the heart of the gospel. Jesus addressed it to all of us, sinners. The call to repentance is not merely a call to turn away from sin, but a call to “produce good fruits” of good living as well.

We should be very thankful for this season of Lent. It is a wake-up call for us, a time to be honest with ourselves so that we come to know how deeply we depend on God’s mercy. “The Lord is kind and merciful” (Ps 103). God invites us with persistence to change our wrong doings. Since the time is short, we should make our choice immediately.