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 ...

Voices of Faith offers perspectives from religion columnists. This week’s question: What explains Jesus’ impatience with the fig tree? A parable on leadership The Rev. Joe Nassal, priest at Precious ...