Jesus gave the best Wine

Gospel Thoughts*

*Fifth Week : Thursday*

*GOSPEL - John 2:1-11*

*First Reading - Is 66:10-14*

*Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes*

*Jesus gave the best Wine*

*1) The Quality of the Wine*

From the Gospel narration it is very clear that, the water which was turned into wine, becomes the good and best quality of wine.

The quality of this wine was far superior than the wine which was already served to the wedding guests 

Even the steward was surprised to have such a high quality wine in the wedding function

In fact it appears that this was the first time that the wedding witnessed such a high quality wine. 

So this is the speciality of this wine

*2) Wine in the Wedding at cana has a special significance*

First of this wine is not an ordinary wine because its quality was marvelous

Secondly this wine was not prepared out of grapes, but out of ordinary water, which turns out to be the best wine

Thirdly this wine comes in the context of a miracle and Jesus performs the first miracle to turn the water into wine. So ultimately this wine comes from Jesus 

Fourthly the need of this wine was very special. It was a do or die situation at wedding of Cana. It is a question of the dignity of s marriage and this wine is not used only for the sake of entertainment or for celebration. 

So this wine become so special in the wedding at Cana and also in the life and mission of Jesus 

*3) When God gives He gives the best thing*

The example of wine is one instance to show the way how God gives

When God gives He always gives the best things to human beings. 

All the things which we receive from God being to super quality and not to the inferior quality 

We have many examples to prove this in our life. Some of them could be following 

The gift of our life, which belongs to a superior quality than any life in this universe. We have been created in the image and likeness of God. 

All our senses and their powers. We have nothing in this world to compare to this. One simple example the eye sight - what a great miracle of God to us

Our mind and thinking capacity, creative power - one of the best things among the many other things which were given by God to us 

Like wise we can take anything this world, they belong to the best quality, when it comes from God

In fact there is no inferior quality in God's gift.

*4) Mother Mary is one of the Best gifts of God to the entire Human Kind*

Today as we celebrate the feast of our Lady of Lourdes, it is very clear that Mary is the greatest God's gift to the entire human Kind 

There is no greater gifts other than Mary  in the form of a Mother who is so much concerned about Her children in the World 

All the miracles which happen in Lourdes through her intercession belong to the superior quality, because at times no medical field will be able to solve these problems

All the miracles which happen in Lourdes are much higher than the cure of any medical treatment 

This shows not only Our Mother is a best gift of God to us, but even the miracles which happen through her intercession belong to a higher and best quality  - this proves once again God always gives us the best things in our life

*5) God intervenes in the Human History through the best ways*

First of God intervened through His own beloved Son Jesus 

Today God still intervenes through various ways. One among them is the apparitions of our Blessed Mother

These apparitions of Mary are the God's best ways to communicate His message to the entire world 

The message of Love

The message of reconciliation

The message of universal brotherhood

The message of service 

These are the best messages and apparitions are the best ways to communicate His messages 

*6) All Sacraments are the best ways of imparting God's grace to us*

Sacraments are the channels of God's grace

God's Grace is one of the beautiful gifts which a man can ever desire and can experience in his/her life.

When God gives He gives the best one. Thats the logic of God.

*7) When I give - what logic I follow?*

Will I be able to follow the logic of God? 

Giving the best thing to others 

Or do I follow the other ways - that is 

Whatever is not good, whatever is not necessary for me, whatever is not in good Condition to use I give to others? 

*Or do I give at all? Is a big question*

*Happy feast of Our Lady of Lourdes*

May our Mother intercede for all of us

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*