Second Sunday in Ordinary Times

We all know the story of the wedding at Canaan. Mary gives
simple and direct instructions to those who are serving the
needs of others. As Christians, we know that we are to serve
our sisters and brothers by using the gifts God has given
each of us to glorify Him and build up His kingdom.

Too often we believe that we are not able to do the things
that God calls us to do. Maybe we can place water into jars,
but we cannot have a significant effect on the lives of people
in need. When we consider all the ways people are suffering
today, not just in this country but around the world, we see
ourselves as limited. There is no way we can possibly correct
everything that needed to be corrected. Our reasoning is
valid, but it does not take into account what God can do.