Nov 29.pub

I John 5:14-21

Psalm 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 AND 6A AND 9B

John 2:1-11

Summary

In the Gospel reading, Mary asks Jesus to solve a problem at a wedding: they

have run out of wine. In the first reading, we are told to have confidence

that when we ask God for something, we will receive what we need.

Reflection

Sometimes we do not have the confidence to approach God with our re-

quests. We feel unworthy or afraid of how He might respond. However, like

Mary in the Gospel reading, it is better to ask a question of God boldly than

to be stuck wondering and worry-

ing over what might happen. And

as we pray, sometimes in search-

ing for the words to say to God,

we find the answer that we seek.

Even though we can have confi-

dence that our petitions to God

will be heard, that does not mean

that the answer will be quite what

we want or expect. For in the let-

ter of John we learn that we must

ask “according to His will.” Thus,

we should not lose faith or hope

if our prayers seem to be unan-

swered. God has plans for us, for

our role in bringing about the

Kingdom that is to come. He will

give us what we need. As parents,

it reminds us of how many times

per day we deny our children’s

requests – for new toys, for

sweets, for just one more minute