St Beuno's Outreach Weekly Reflection
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘They have no wine’
After his Baptism, Jesus now starts his public ministry by giving us a first ‘sign’ of his transformative love. At the wedding feast of Cana, he changes water into wine at the suggestion of his mother. Here we see Mary already interceding for others. (Gospel)
The First Reading also uses the image of a wedding to show that the Lord rejoices in his people ‘as the bridegroom rejoices over his bride’.
St Paul teaches the people of Corinth about the various gifts given to each one of them – and to each one of us – which can be used for the good of all in a variety of ways. These gifts all witness to the same Spirit, the same God. (Second Reading)
The Psalm is a joyful song of praise that reflects the spirit of the other readings. It invites us to ‘Proclaim the wonders of the Lord among all the peoples’. God will judge the people with fairness.
As Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee year, the joyful image of wedding festivities might inspire us to think of all who suffer from food poverty. We pray that each one of us might use our different gifts generously to help those in need, so that all have sustenance. In this way, may we appreciate the transforming love that God has for every one.