Using the Gifts God Gave Us

In this Gospel reading, Jesus gives us a powerful image of how God treats us even when we fail to use the gifts he has given us.

Prayer

Put yourself in today’s Gospel reading and imagine that you hear Jesus talking about the fig tree that didn’t bear fruit but was allowed to live another year. Imagine that he is saying those words to you. If you were given one more year to bear fruit, what sorts of things would you do?

Resolution

In what areas of your spiritual or moral life have you found yourself tempted to be like Israel and want to “turn back”? What can you do to persevere so that you can bear more fruit in your life? Ask Jesus to show you where you need to make changes in your life in order to become a fruitful fig tree.

Special Intentions

For the members of our Elect, who are in the final preparation for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion that they will receive at Easter Vigil:

Holly Wilkins

Mali Muniz

Anthony Pinzon

Orlando Alvarez

Jules Rosa

Edwin Gomez Aguilar

Carolyn Tran

Anna Tran

For all those who have come to Drive Through Prayer, especially those without faith, who are far from God, who are hurting and in despair.

For the repose of the souls of those who have died, and for the comfort of their friends and family.  For funeral information, please see StMichaelLivermore.com/Funerals

Submit your prayer requests to our growing prayer team at Prayers@StMichaelLivermore.com