Now to the Gospel from St. John. I love this reading. It is on the date that the Epiphany occurred, as stated in my thoughts for the Epiphany. All these events are celebrated on the same day in the Church: the magi's visit; the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan; and the topic of today's Gospel. Today's reading is at the wedding feast in Cana, and Jesus is about to change something(water, which was used to wash dirty feet) into something else(wine). How awesome is this! He is in control of the universe, and therefore able to do whatever He wants. Period!
He is not necessarily going to do this because of His Mother's request(although He would do her bidding), but more because He is God the Father's Son! He is starting to show His mighty power! However, while this miracle is very magnificent, it doesn't compare to the awesomeness of turning wine into His Blood during the Consecration at the Holy Mass! He has, and does every time the words are spoken, turned this liquid into His own body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity! This is, at least to me, a much more significant achievement. This is just too much for my mere words and thoughts, but we need to remember this and ponder on it often, to try to get a better grasp on this Miracle!
Lord, help us understand better.
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