The Second Mystery of Light: The Sign at the Wedding at Cana

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It's the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. It is as if we are reciting the Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary with the Baptism of the Lord last Sunday and now with the Miracle at Cana.

Let me focus here on the role of the Blessed Mother as "mediator" or "intercessor" during this event. Being the Mother of God, she has a special role to play in the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Apostle John gives importance to such a role by mentioning what she did during this special occasion. But what we will notice is that the Apostle emphasizes the significance of her simplicity and humility by stating that what she told the servants was, "Do whatever He tells you." Nothing less, nothing more. No bragging of her being the mother of the Lord nor no doubt as to what He could do. The Apostle never wrote a more proud declaration of, "Oh, no problem. My son will take care of that" nor a less consoling, "He isn't concerned about such things."

The sign was performed by the Lord during the important occasion of a wedding. This site explains many significant things about the entire event. What we notice here significantly in relation to our mission of proclaiming the Gospel of Holy Friendship [John 15: 12-17] is that our blessed Mother acted as a true friend to the newly-weds. She never disregarded the possible negative consequences of having a feast without wine. She didn't say, "That would be better because there would be less drunks!" It was a joyful celebration and she understood the importance of "wine" on such an occasion.

The Lord also grants the request though it was not that important if viewed in the general perspective of His mission which probably made Him remark, "Woman, what do you want from me? It is not yet my time," [John 2:4]. But He did extend help performing the first of the seven important signs recorded in the Apostle and Evangelist John's account of the gospel.

It's the second mystery of the light. And as light, it manifests important brightness into our lives and ministry. We must also be faithful friends, asking assistance for the sake of others even if we think it's not that important in our judgment or perhaps in the standards of the Lord but still probable instruments or channels of His divine grace and blessings by which others would be led to believe in the love and goodness of the Father and the friendship of our dear savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

May Mama Mary, Mother Most Amiable, help us fulfill our roles as "mediators" or "intercessors" so that many more would know and experience the great friendship of the Lord.

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