2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 16th, 2022)

Along with the feeding of the 5,000 (the multiplication of the loaves), the wedding feast of Cana is a New Testament prefiguration of the Most Holy Eucharist.
It is a sign that demonstrates the divinity of Christ and his saving mission, which is to unite us to the Father and usher in the Kingdom of God.
Here, Our divine Saviour changes water into wine and it is significant that this happened in a wedding celebration, for in marriage, a man and woman become one and this union gives life.
At the Holy Eucharist, our union with Christ takes place! And there is a marital covenantal relationship between Christ and his Church.
During today’s Holy Mass, during the Eucharistic Prayer, try and recall that at the Last Supper, Our Lord’s words indicated that the Eucharist is a participation in the definitive wedding feast of the lamb when He said: “blessed are those called to the super of the Lamb”.

That elected leaders may have wisdom, courage, and sincere concern for those they represent, including preborn children, we pray to the Lord...