On their way they again passed the unfruitful fig tree. Its leaves were all “withered away,” (Matthew, xxi., 20.) and it was “dried up from the roots.” (Mark, xi., 20.) Its blasted condition at once ...

The Rev. Joe Nassal, priest at Precious Blood Center in Liberty: The context provides a clue. At this point in the Gospel, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem to complete his mission. The cross looms large. He ...