Third Sunday of Lent

Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent, which recall the Israelites’ days in the wilderness and the parable of the fig tree. Jeff encourages his listeners to never give up on the Lenten journey, because God doesn’t give up on us:

First Reading: Exodus 3:1-8A, 13-15
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9