Jesus prophesies the opening of their eyes during the Olivet Discourse, which also occurs during Passion Week. The Olivet ...

Later on, the fig tree was a biblical symbol of plenty and prosperity. These trees grow almost spontaneously in Israel, wherever there is a spring or stream. One can usually locate hidden springs ...

In the Church, we are made children of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob -- the God who makes known His name and His ways to Moses in today's First Reading. Mindful of His covenant with Abra ...