Jesus’ destiny is revealed at His Presentation in the Temple. This revelation even comes as a surprise to both Mary and Joseph, who had already been told much about Jesus. In a similar manner, every child is destined by God for greatness, even though this may not be clear to others.
Read MoreIn the Second Reading, St. Paul speaks to the communal dimension of Christianity, saying that we are all parts of Christ’s body, the Church, because through our relationship with Christ in baptism, we exist in relation to all other Christians, who are also members of his one body.
Read MoreAlong 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.
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