Beginnings
My best friend just got married in November. It was just a beautiful day/evening. The music was good, the food was fantastic and the bar was open all night. It would have been pandemonium if they ran out of alcohol.
Perhaps that is what Jesus was trying to avoid by turning water into wine at the wedding he, his mother and the apostles attended in Cana. Maybe he was just relaxing having some wine himself with good conversation then Mary comes to him wanting him to solve the problem that wasn’t his or her business. But after snapping at his mother’s request “Woman, how does your concern affect me?” He did as he was told eventually (he really didn’t have a choice since Mary already involved the wait staff).
Weddings are joyous occasions and I find it interesting that Jesus chose his first miracle on such a day. He knew what his fate was going to be. Maybe he wanted to start with something joyful because he knew it wouldn’t always be that way. I’d like to think that it was a happy fun day for all of them because the time will go by quickly and before we know it He will be gone in the flesh.
I guess that can be my take away from this gospel. Love life, enjoy it because it goes by quickly, drink the good wine first and always listen to your mother (whether you want to or not).
Michelle Peltier
Holy Name Cathedral
Liturgy and Ministries Associate
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