First Reading: Isaiah 62: 1-5.
On reading these words of the prophet today, words spoken to encourage
and console the returned exiles in the midst of their desolation, our first
thought must be of the infinite mercy, kindness and love of God.
“The bridegroom rejoices in his bride.”
Responsorial Psalm: Ps: 95
R/. Proclaim the wonders of the Lord among all the peoples.
Second Reading: 1 Cor. 12:4-11
Paul shows here that just as each one is a separate individual and has their
own personal character, so also in the Church God gives different spiritual
gifts to different people, but they all come from the same one Holy Spirit and
are intended for the good of all, not for the person or persons who receive the gifts.
“One and the same Spirit, who distributes gifts to different people just as he chooses.”
Gospel Reading: John 2:1-12.
The story of the marriage feast at Cana is narrated by St John only. The event
had probably made a deep impression on him, as it happened only a few days
after he and the other first four disciples had decided to follow Christ.
“This was the first of the signs given by Jesus; it was given at Cana in Galilee.”
On reading these words of the prophet today, words spoken to encourage
and console the returned exiles in the midst of their desolation, our first
thought must be of the infinite mercy, kindness and love of God.
“The bridegroom rejoices in his bride.”
Responsorial Psalm: Ps: 95
R/. Proclaim the wonders of the Lord among all the peoples.
Second Reading: 1 Cor. 12:4-11
Paul shows here that just as each one is a separate individual and has their
own personal character, so also in the Church God gives different spiritual
gifts to different people, but they all come from the same one Holy Spirit and
are intended for the good of all, not for the person or persons who receive the gifts.
“One and the same Spirit, who distributes gifts to different people just as he chooses.”
Gospel Reading: John 2:1-12.
The story of the marriage feast at Cana is narrated by St John only. The event
had probably made a deep impression on him, as it happened only a few days
after he and the other first four disciples had decided to follow Christ.
“This was the first of the signs given by Jesus; it was given at Cana in Galilee.”
Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 95; 1Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-11
A common theme in our readings today is that of marriage. In our first reading from the prophet Isaiah we see that the Lord will marry his people. As a result they will never be abandoned by him but he will always delight in them. In the gospel text from St John we have the miracle at the wedding feast in Cana. It was Our Lady who noticed the potential embarrassment which the family were about to suffer and she asked her Son to intervene – one of only two occasions that are recorded when she interceded with her Son for anything. Despite the fact that Christ’s hour had not yet come he answered his mother’s request and, as a result, we are told that the apostles believed in him – they finally had proof that he was somebody great.
In the second reading from the first letter to the Corinthians, St Paul tells us that we each have gifts and that these gifts have been given to us by the Holy Spirit. No matter what the gift is or who has been given it, the gift is always given “for a good purpose.”We come before the Lord today knowing that he is always with us and that he will answer our prayers and particularly the intercession which his Mother makes on our behalf.
A common theme in our readings today is that of marriage. In our first reading from the prophet Isaiah we see that the Lord will marry his people. As a result they will never be abandoned by him but he will always delight in them. In the gospel text from St John we have the miracle at the wedding feast in Cana. It was Our Lady who noticed the potential embarrassment which the family were about to suffer and she asked her Son to intervene – one of only two occasions that are recorded when she interceded with her Son for anything. Despite the fact that Christ’s hour had not yet come he answered his mother’s request and, as a result, we are told that the apostles believed in him – they finally had proof that he was somebody great.
In the second reading from the first letter to the Corinthians, St Paul tells us that we each have gifts and that these gifts have been given to us by the Holy Spirit. No matter what the gift is or who has been given it, the gift is always given “for a good purpose.”We come before the Lord today knowing that he is always with us and that he will answer our prayers and particularly the intercession which his Mother makes on our behalf.
Prayer for World Migrant and Refugee Sunday
Blessed are You, Lord God,
King of all creation.
Through Your goodness, we live in this land
that You have so richly blessed.
Help us always to recognize our
Blessings come from You
and remind us to share them
with others, especially those who come
to us today from other lands.
Help us to be generous, just, and welcoming,
as You have been and are generous to us.
King of all creation.
Through Your goodness, we live in this land
that You have so richly blessed.
Help us always to recognize our
Blessings come from You
and remind us to share them
with others, especially those who come
to us today from other lands.
Help us to be generous, just, and welcoming,
as You have been and are generous to us.