“Jesus turns water into wine”
Opening Prayer
Gospel
Gospel John 2: 1-12 – Jesus Changes Water Into Wine
2 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.
3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”
4 “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.
7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.
8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”
They did so,
9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside
10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”
11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
12 After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days.
Discussion
Have you ever been to a wedding?
After the couple has been married, there is usually a joyful celebration or party where there is plenty for everyone to eat and drink.
At the wedding in Cana, they ran out of wine in the middle of the celebration. How would you feel if you invited lots of people to a party and then ran out of food or drinks? The celebration would be spoiled and you would probably feel disappointed and embarrassed.
When Mary heard about the wine, she turned to Jesus for help in this time of difficulty. She believed and trusted in his kindness and goodness, and knew that somehow he could save the day.
Jesus performed his first miracle by changing the water in the jars to wine. The bridegroom and guests did not realize what had happened, but the disciples of Jesus and the servants had seen for themselves that ordinary water had been changed into wine. They were the first to catch a glimpse of the power of Jesus, and they must have been amazed!
Mary acted out of kindness and concern, and showed complete trust in Jesus’ goodness. Like Mary, we should be kind and caring about others and always be ready to turn to Jesus in times of difficulty. Jesus listens to his mother, and when we pray, we can ask Mary to pray with us for all our needs.
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus,
Help us turn to you in times of difficulty,
and place our trust in your goodness and love. AMEN