Holy
Rosary Month - Day 15: Luminous Mysteries 2
The
changing of water into wine at Cana of Galilee: In the second luminous mystery we
meditate on the changing of water into wine at Cana of Galilee. Why does it come under luminous
mystery? The gospel of John says, “The word became a human being and, full of
grace and truth, lived among us. We saw his glory, the glory which he received as
the father’s only Son.” (Jn 1:14) It is truly a remembrance of the Israel’s God
experience in the wilderness during the exodus. For them ‘the tabernacle or the
tent of meeting was the place of God’s presence among his people.’ (Ex 25:8, 9;
33:7) The experience of the presence of the Lord is well narrated in the book
of Exodus; “As Moses entered the tent, the column of cloud would come down and
stand at its entrance while the Lord spoke with Moses. On seeing the column of
cloud stand at the entrance of the tent, all the people would raise and worship
at the entrance of their tents.” (Ex 33:9, 10) Keeping this in mind we continue
our meditation. Here John want to say that Jesus came to his own people and
dwelt among them, preaching good news, healing the sick, and doing good things
to everyone. In other words, the incarnate Word, Jesus Christ, is the new mode
of God’s presence among his people; “I saw no temple in the city, for its
temple is the Lord God almighty and the lamb.” (Rev 21:22)
What
does it mean? It means that Jesus Christ is present throughout the church in
the present time not in a particular place. Like the Israel who experienced the
presence and glory of the Lord in the form of the column of the cloud, John is
trying to say that the miracles and wonders Jesus performed are the signs of
God’s glory. They shed light into the revelation of Jesus the Son of God. Then
the miracle of the changing of water into wine is a clear indication of God’s
revelation; (cf. “Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in
Galilee and so revealed his glory.” (Jn 2:11) Do the miracles today lead us to
God’s revelation? If we are after miracles only because of our material needs,
not because of our faith in Jesus, then he will deny miracle and rebuke us,
“How evil and godless are the people of this generation! You ask me for a
miracle? No! The only miracle you will be given is the miracle of the prophet
Jonah.” (Mt 12:39)
Prayer:
Oh Mary, mother
of Jesus! We come to you today for your special maternal help and protection.
Mary, our mother and guide; help us to understand the inner meaning and
significance of Jesus’ miracles and wonders. In this holy mystery we specially
pray for all those who believe in Jesus Christ but at times tempted by people
who say “no miracle, no God.” Let them be guided by the Holy Spirit and ‘be concerned
above everything else with the Kingdom of God and with that He requires of
them, and He will provide them with all what they need’ (Mt 6:33) through the
intercession of holy Mary. Amen!
Greetings:
Wish you all a nice and blissful Marian Wednesday!
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