Homily on 1-19-25

The wedding feast at Cana can be a quaint little story.  "Mom, not now!  It's not time yet!  Don't you get it?  Once I start, there's no going back!" says Jesus.  But still, Mary comes to Jesus on behalf of the happily married couple in need of more wine for their feast.  And Jesus delivers in a big way!  This story reminds us of two things: 1) Mary is always ready - like any mom - to fill our needs and get us help, and 2) Jesus reminds us that the heavenly banquet will be so much better than our present.