YOU SHALL BE CALLED “MY DELIGHT”

II DOMINGO DO TEMPO COMUM - John 2:1-11

In the gospel of John, Jesus begins his ministry at the wedding of Cana in Galilee, where he changed water into wine. That was the first great sign Jesus gave, through which he revealed his Messiahship. The wedding was already a sign of God’s covenant and His faithfulness to it. God loves his people with great love, finding his joy in them:

“and as the bridegroom rejoices in his bride,

so will your God rejoice in you.” (Is 62:5).

The wedding of Cana represents the beginning of the new covenant brought about by Jesus. In the episode presented by John, Jesus occupies the central stage. The wedding feast fell short of what was expected on such an occasion The guests felt disappointed, and the groom experienced inadequacy. Indeed, the old covenant, unable to fulfil our deepest desires, did not bring salvation. Mary, Jesus’ mother, represents the poor of Yahweh, who never loses hope in God’s love. She cries out to Jesus, calling his attention to the situation we are in. At Mary’s intervention, Jesus acted promptly, bringing forth the time of salvation.

Whenever we are overburdened by suffering and sorrow, we must look at Mary, and she will call Jesus’ attention to us. Then, he will change the water of our unhappiness into the wine of festivity. Only Jesus can bring consolation and peace.

“No longer are you to be named ‘Forsaken’,

nor your land ‘Abandoned’,

but you shall be called ‘My Delight’

and your land ‘The Wedded’;

for the Lord takes delight in you

and your land will have its wedding.” (Is 62:1-5)

Let us be the delight of the Lord.