Luke 21,29-33

And he told them a parable, ‘Look at the fig tree and indeed every tree.  As soon as you see them bud, you can see for yourselves that summer is now near.  So with you when you see these things happening: know that the kingdom of God is near.  In truth I tell you, before this generation has passed away all will have taken place.  Sky and earth will never pass away. pass away, but my words

The Saint of the Day: St John Berchmans