God’s abundant love and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are at work in this week’s passages. During the wedding feast at Cana, Mary’s faith and trust in Jesus’ ability to transform the feast inspire us to look at things differently. We’re called to trust and have hope. How can “What’s missing?” become “What’s possible?”
This story is also an example of ministry in ordinary, everyday living. Jesus is revealed by turning water into wine. Our everyday activities can be transformed by abundant love. If we strive to truly see God’s plenty, we can bring abundant ways of thinking to our homes, churches, workplaces, schools, parks and streets. We can use our gifts to transform our community and the world. In what ways is God calling you to use your gifts to heal and to help? God brings extravagant renewal to those most in need. How will we participate as individuals and a church?
Personal Reflection:
We all have to start somewhere. John tells this intriguing story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding (unique to this gospel) and declares it is the first sign that Jesus performed. It is intriguing, given that running out of wine at a wedding can be a very serious matter, but is hardly life and death. On the other hand, perhaps more than anything else this miracle is a reminder that Jesus comes to share life and celebration and goodness. However we understand the story, John wants us to know that this is the point at which Jesus’ disciples began to believe in him.
- What are signs and happenings in your life that have caused you to believe in Jesus?
- What are occasions where you have come to celebrate life a little more fully because of the presence of Christ?
- This week, make time to share a moment of celebration with someone who marking an important occasion (birthday, anniversary completing a work/school assignment).