Daily Retreat 01/14/07
2007 Jan 14 SUN: SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Is 62: 1-5/ Ps 95(96): 1-2. 2-3. 7-8. 9-10 (3)/ 1 Cor 12: 4-11/ Jn 2: 1-11
From today’s readings: “As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.... Worship the LORD in holy attire.... To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.... There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; Jesus and His disciples were also invited to the wedding.”
Celebration of Faith
The first reading might seem vaguely familiar - it was proclaimed on Christmas Eve! Indeed, all the scripture today rings with an exuberant air, a festive reminder that our faith is meant to be celebrated, not just on great feastdays such as Christmas, but throughout the year as well.
And what is the nature of this celebration? The Gospel account of Christ's first miracle at the Wedding Feast of Cana points the first reading's focus to the final verses: "For the Lord delights in you, and makes your land His spouse. As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you, and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so shall your God rejoice in you!" Since the Lord Himself delights in His relationship with us, how can we help but to delight in and celebrate our relationship with Him?
St. Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, revels in the generosity of God, who, because of His delight in us and love for us, has showered upon us such a multitude of blessings and gifts. What's more, each gift given to an individual is given as a blessing to be shared, so that, in fact, every talent and gift I have received from God is also intended for you, and every blessing you've received from God is also something for which I can be grateful as well, because as you conscientiously use your gifts, I too share in its blessings and benefits.
Notice how this principle is played out so beautifully in the Gospel - Mary's awareness of the bride and groom's rather simple need is brought to the attention of her Son Jesus, who, for His part, uses the occasion to demonstrate the divine generosity poured out in abundance for all to share! Take the time today to thank God for His own delight - His closeness to you manifested in so many blessings - not just the blessings received directly in your own life, but, just as importantly, the countless blessings
Is 62: 1-5/ Ps 95(96): 1-2. 2-3. 7-8. 9-10 (3)/ 1 Cor 12: 4-11/ Jn 2: 1-11
From today’s readings: “As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.... Worship the LORD in holy attire.... To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.... There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; Jesus and His disciples were also invited to the wedding.”
Celebration of Faith
The first reading might seem vaguely familiar - it was proclaimed on Christmas Eve! Indeed, all the scripture today rings with an exuberant air, a festive reminder that our faith is meant to be celebrated, not just on great feastdays such as Christmas, but throughout the year as well.
And what is the nature of this celebration? The Gospel account of Christ's first miracle at the Wedding Feast of Cana points the first reading's focus to the final verses: "For the Lord delights in you, and makes your land His spouse. As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you, and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so shall your God rejoice in you!" Since the Lord Himself delights in His relationship with us, how can we help but to delight in and celebrate our relationship with Him?
St. Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, revels in the generosity of God, who, because of His delight in us and love for us, has showered upon us such a multitude of blessings and gifts. What's more, each gift given to an individual is given as a blessing to be shared, so that, in fact, every talent and gift I have received from God is also intended for you, and every blessing you've received from God is also something for which I can be grateful as well, because as you conscientiously use your gifts, I too share in its blessings and benefits.
Notice how this principle is played out so beautifully in the Gospel - Mary's awareness of the bride and groom's rather simple need is brought to the attention of her Son Jesus, who, for His part, uses the occasion to demonstrate the divine generosity poured out in abundance for all to share! Take the time today to thank God for His own delight - His closeness to you manifested in so many blessings - not just the blessings received directly in your own life, but, just as importantly, the countless blessings
posted by FrPitstick | 1/10/2007
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