Dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we reflect on the miracle of the Wedding Feast at Cana, a beautiful story rich in meaning and significance for our lives.
In the Gospel of John, we witness Jesus performing His first public miracle—transforming water into wine at a wedding celebration. This moment reveals two key themes: the importance of relationships and the abundance of God’s grace.
Weddings are profound celebrations of love and unity. They remind us of the covenant that God has with His people. When the wine ran out at the feast, it could have led to disgrace for the couple and their families. But Mary’s profound concern leads her to Jesus with the words, “They have no more wine.”
This interaction teaches us about the power of intercession. Mary points us to her Son and encourages us to present our needs to Him. Her faith and trust in Jesus invite us to do the same in our own lives—turning to Him in times of need.
Furthermore, the miracle of turning water into wine is not just about rescuing a celebration; it symbolizes the transformative love of Christ and the joy He brings. The quality of the wine speaks to the abundance of blessings that God desires to pour into our lives. Jesus does not provide just any wine; He offers the best.
As we celebrate our relationships—be they familial, friendship, or marriage—let us remember that Jesus is present in our joys and struggles. We, too, can invite Him into our lives, allowing His transforming grace to make even the ordinary extraordinary.
In our gathering today, may we be reminded that Christ is ever-ready to pour His love into our hearts, turning our moments of need into occasions of great joy. Let us bring our concerns to Him and trust in His power to transform.
Amen.
GOSPEL
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit
A reading from the holy Gospel according John 2:1-11
Glory to you, O Lord.
There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee. The mother of Jesus was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited.
When they ran out of wine, since the wine provided for the wedding was all finished, the mother of Jesus said to him,
‘They have no wine‘.
Jesus said
‘Woman, why turn to me? My hour has not come yet.’
His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’
There were six stone water jars standing there, meant for the ablutions that are customary among the Jews: each could hold twenty or thirty gallons.
Jesus said to the servants,
‘Fill the jars with water’, and they filled them to the brim.
‘Draw some out now’ he told them ‘and take it to the steward.’
They did this; the steward tasted the water, and it had turned into wine. Having no idea where it came from – only the servants who had drawn the water knew – the steward called the bridegroom and said;
‘People generally serve the best wine first, and keep the cheaper sort till the guests have had plenty to drink;
but you have kept the best wine till now’.
This was the first of the signs given by Jesus: it was given at Cana in Galilee. He let his glory be seen, and his disciples believed in him.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.