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ISAIAH 62:1-5
1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-11
JOHN 2:1-12
http://www.usccb.org/nab/011710.shtml
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The Gospel of John is essentially divided into two main sections, namely, the Book of Signs and the Book of Glory. Today’s gospel on the transformation of the water into wine is the first of the many signs that Jesus does in order to make known the fulfillment of the promise of the Messiah.
What is, nonetheless, significant in this miracle is Mary, who is considered as the first and perfect disciple. She earns this special title as she willingly and generously acceded to the invitation of God that she becomes the Mother of the Savior even amid the many unexplained events that were about to happen in her life. It was indeed indicative of her total faith and trust in God who is faithful.
A wedding is a happy occasion and efforts are expended to make sure that everything is in place and more specially, all are having a good time. Yet the unexpected happens as wine runs out. In order to prevent the couple from embarrassment, efforts are done in order to avert this wonderful celebration into a nightmare. Providentially, Mary finds out about the predicament. She, then, takes the initiative to explain the situation to Jesus who does not seemingly shows interest and concern. In fact, Jesus even tries to reason out that it is not yet his hour. Many would probably get discouraged with such a response. That is not true as far as Mary is concerned. Rather, she remains confident as evidenced in her simple and straight forward remark: “Do whatever he tells you.” This is her way of saying that she entrusts herself to her son whom she knows very well having reared him through the years that Jesus will simply have difficulty disregarding her request. She knew in her hear t that Jesus will not fail her.
We see then here the pivotal role that Mary assumes in that she becomes a very vital link to our Lord. Their love for one another is so deep that either would have difficulty to simply brush off any requests from each other. Mary, then, is someone we can totally rely on as she intercedes for us to Jesus. She becomes a powerful intermediary in letting her son Jesus know our various requests as well as messages of gratitude. We then pray for a deeper appreciation of Mary who like us is human but gives us a perfect example of being a true and authentic disciple of Jesus.
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