16/01/2022

The Wedding Feast at Cana is the scene of Jesus first miracle according to John. It is not recorded at all in the other Gospels. John it is who was bequeathed the care of Mary; who stood at the foot of the Cross when all the other disciples had fled responding to horror of the Death. The wedding image of Isiah leads us into Mary's request for help in this human situation.

Before Jesus there was the Temple, Zion, Jerusalem a fixed location on earth where to approach God in all our humility. St Paul belongs to the Church that he preaches to all nations; the Church of Love that can be found in sorrow at the foot of the Cross.

The Resurrection draws back those who could not face the despair of calvary. The Father Son and Holy Spirit ensure that the salvation of all can be assured by the teaching of the Apostles and that teaching will be preserved by the Gifts enumerated by Paul given to each of us.

The immensity of this Gift, Salvation through the Church, makes it incredidible that there should be such lack of Faith anywhere on earth least of all among the clergy who are the ministers of the Sacraments and the leaders of their charges. None of the gifts listed by Paul lead to wealth or personal prestige but these are the dominant forces in our world and seemingly also in the worldly institute the Church of Love has become. God help us!

Dear Lord you know that there are times that I feel empty and useless; sinful and afraid. Let me never forget that I am your creation and recipient of your gifts which I need to share with all my family and all the bit of the world that I know. I make this prayer to you Father Son and Holy Spirit in the full knowledge that it is supported by Mary and all the saints in heaven.