On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples; and they remained there a few days. John 2:1-12
Loving Creator, you placed your heart
in each and every mother and auntie
those who carried us and carry our burdens
praying for us now as they fall asleep.
You sent the Savior to a young woman
unprepared, yet willing to give life
she sacrificed all as every mother does
and kept watch in the wee hours, praying.
Mary, in your grown child you saw potential
he was reluctant, you insisted despite protest
like every mother's heart you wanted
the world to see the blessings of your child.
Help us today to be more like Mary
terrified and yet always saying yes
always encouraging and seeing the best
loving despite the very present heart breaks. Amen.
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