Today's Gospel in Art - The bud of a tree is a sign

Prunus Yedoensis, Botanical art by Asako Kuwajima, 2016 © Society of Botanical Artists

Gospel of 29th November 2019 - Luke 21:29-33

Jesus told his disciples a parable: 'Think of the fig tree and indeed every tree. As soon as you see them bud, you know that summer is now near. So with you when you see these things happening: know that the kingdom of God is near. I tell you solemnly, before this generation has passed away all will have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.'

Reflection on the Botanical Gouache

We looked some botanical art before (click here) where we discussed the 'nature' of this art form. Jesus compares the bud on a tree, as a foretelling of the flower to come. Often events can also warn us for what is to come. The image He uses of a tree blossoming is lovely, as trees sometimes don't blossom, but they get a chance again to blossom the next year, or the next and so on. The tree has it aways within itself, when nurtured and fed properly to bear fruit. So are we also given second chances over and over again by Christ......

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