Daily Mass Readings – Sunday, 16 January 2028

1 For Sion’s sake I will not hold my peace, and for the sake of Jerusalem, I will not rest till her just one come forth as brightness, and her saviour be lighted as a lamp.

2 And the Gentiles shall see thy just one, and all kings thy glorious one: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name.

3 And thou shalt be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.

4 Thou shalt no more be called Forsaken: and thy land shall no more be called Desolate: but thou shalt be called My pleasure in her, and thy land inhabited. Because the Lord hath been well pleased with thee: and thy land shall be inhabited.

5 For the young man shall dwell with the virgin, and thy children shall dwell in thee. And the bridegroom shall rejoice over the bride, and thy God shall rejoice over thee.

R. (3) Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations.

1 Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: sing to the Lord, all the earth.

2a Sing ye to the Lord and bless his name.

R. Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations.

2b Shew forth his salvation from day to day.

3 Declare his glory among the Gentiles: his wonders among all people.

R. Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations.

7 Bring ye to the Lord, O ye kindreds of the Gentiles, bring ye to the Lord glory and honour:

8 Bring to the Lord glory unto his name. Bring up sacrifices, and come into his courts:

R. Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations.

9 Adore ye the Lord in his holy court. Let all the earth be moved at his presence.

10 Say ye among the Gentiles, the Lord hath reigned. For he hath corrected the world, which shall not be moved: he will judge the people with justice.

R. Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations.

4 Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit;

5 And there are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord;

6 And there are diversities of operations, but the same God, who worketh all in all.

7 And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit.

8 To one indeed, by the Spirit, is given the word of wisdom: and to another, the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;

9 To another, faith in the same spirit; to another, the grace of healing in one Spirit;

10 To another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the discerning of spirits; to another, diverse kinds of tongues; to another, interpretation of speeches.

11 But all these things one and the same Spirit worketh, dividing to every one according as he will.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

14 God has called us through the Gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

1 And the third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee: and the mother of Jesus was there.

2 And Jesus also was invited, and his disciples, to the marriage.

3 And the wine failing, the mother of Jesus saith to him: They have no wine.

4 And Jesus saith to her: Woman, what is that to me and to thee? my hour is not yet come.

5 His mother saith to the waiters: Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye.

6 Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three measures apiece.

7 Jesus saith to them: Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

8 And Jesus saith to them: Draw out now, and carry to the chief steward of the feast. And they carried it.

9 And when the chief steward had tasted the water made wine, and knew not whence it was, but the waiters knew who had drawn the water; the chief steward calleth the bridegroom,

10 And saith to him: Every man at first setteth forth good wine, and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse. But thou hast kept the good wine until now.

11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee; and manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him.

God does not leave his people defined by desolation or lack. Through the prophet, he promises a new name, joy, and the delight of a bridegroom rejoicing over his bride. At Cana, this promise begins to shine in a concrete sign: when the wine runs out, Jesus brings forth an abundance better than what came before. His glory is revealed through a need that seems ordinary, and his disciples begin to believe in him.

Mary’s words remain a simple pattern for faithful discipleship: “Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye.” The servants obey, and water becomes wine. The Spirit continues Christ’s work among his people by giving different gifts, ministries, and works, all from the same God and given for the good of others. Our task is therefore neither comparison nor self-sufficiency. We receive what God gives, use it faithfully, and proclaim his marvelous deeds to every nation. Even a quiet act of obedience may become the place where Christ’s generosity is made visible.

Lord Jesus, you revealed your glory at Cana when obedient hands filled the jars and your abundant goodness answered a human need. Teach me to trust your word, as Mary did, and to serve without seeking recognition. Holy Spirit, help me receive gratefully the gifts you have given and use them for the good of your people. Free me from comparison, fear, and discouragement. Make my life a quiet witness to your saving power, so that others may recognize your marvelous deeds and place their faith in you. May your joy renew what has grown empty. Amen.