Mary at Cana

On the eve of the Epiphany and two days before the Baptism of the Lord, we find ourselves at the Wedding Feast at Cana. The Church looks at the "Manifestation", Ephiphany, of Jesus in this trio of events:  the adoration of the Magi, the Baptism by John and the First Sign given at Cana. All point to who Jesus is and to his mission.  Interestingly enough, Jesus is propelled into his ministry by his observant mother who notices the depletion of the wine at the wedding, gives a gentle hint to her Son to do something about it, and, in spite of his apparent rebuff, gives the command to the stewards, "Do whatever he tells you." (Jn 2:5).  Jesus acts, the sign is given and so begins a series of signs that reveal who he is.
Mary speaks to us also with this same command: Do whatever we hear him saying to us, don't hold back,  allow who we are to become apparent to others.  Follow HIS direction, not ours.  It is our Epiphany too, daily, hourly...whenever the opportunity arises.  Let us not hesitate in heeding our Mother's directive.
Bro. Rene