During the Advent
& Christmas Seasons we worked our way through the Joyful Mysteries. Annunciation
– Visitation – Birth of Jesus – Presentation of Jesus – Finding of Jesus in the
Temple. In 2002, Pope John Paul II
created the Luminous Mysteries – the Mysteries of Light – to help us reflect
upon the mysteries of Jesus life and ministry – usually on Thursdays.
Baptism in the
Jordan – Wedding Feast of Cana – Proclamation of the Kingdom – Transfiguration
– Last Supper.
Last week Baptism –
now The Wedding Feast - Had the joy of
visiting the church in Cana built on the spot – I led couples in renewing their
wedding vows – people outside the church were selling Cana wine – we brought a
bottle – lets just say they needed another miracle!
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Thoughts
1 - Years ago
Johnny Carson interviewed an 8 year old boy on TV. The boy had rescued two friends in a coalmine in
West Virginia. As Johnny questioned the boy, it became apparent to him and the
audience that the young man was a Christian. Johnny asked him if he attended
Sunday school. Yes. Johnny inquired,
"What are you learning in Sunday school?" "Last week, our lesson
was about when Jesus went to a wedding and turned water into wine." The
audience roared, but Johnny said, "And what did you learn from that
story?" "If you're going to
have a wedding, make sure you invite Jesus!"
A couple came in
the other day to talk about their wedding. I thanked them. They told me – we
want God to be part of our marriage. Fantastic! Father Connolly & I are
here to help! Also to help couples that did not get married in church.
2 - Mary said to
Jesus: they have no more wine. A
bit of a disaster – guests will simply leave. Mary intercedes on their behalf. We
are reminded of her role as Intercessor. We do not pray to her as God, but
rather “Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners.”
Jesus said “Why
does this concern of yours involve me? My hour has not yet come.” Understandable - Not time yet – so much to
do – gather the apostles, proclaim the Good New – before the hour of his Death
& Resurrection.
3) Then we hear the
last words of Mary recorded in St. John’s Gospel: Do whatever he tells you!!! She knew her Son. He would not stand by. He
would act. They fill the water jars – 6 of them = to the brim – 20 or 30 gallons. And now the water has become wine. Perhaps to prepare us for the great miracle
of the Eucharist? A great way to live
our lives. Do what he tells you…
Honor your marriage vows. Pray
together. Pray for one another. Forgive
one another. Walk together in holiness
and love. Offer up the
irritations. Pray for
consolations. Listen to God. He will always show us the right path!!
This event begins the Book of Signs – 7 Signs – 7 Miracles
to show he is the Son of God. Then the Hour comes – the Book of Glory – his Death
and Resurrection.
And think – it all begins when they invited Jesus to their
wedding – invite Him into your life, and it will never be the same!
