HOMILY FOR THE 7TH OF JANUARY (BEFORE EPIPHANY)
Homily for the 7th of January (Before Epiphany) John 2:1-12 The Gospel of today's liturgy tells us: "On the third day, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding" (JN 2:1-2). This is a couple whom at their moment of joy and happiness thought it wise to invite the mother of Jesus, Jesus and his disciples to be part of the celebration. The couple didn't narrow their invitation only to the sorrowful times of their lives like some persons do, but also to the joyful times. They saw the value of having the company of Mary, Jesus and his disciples. Beloved in Christ, let's also decisively invite at all times Mary, Jesus and his disciples into our hearts, families and all worth not. It pays to have their company Many have rightly deposited that the purpose for which Jesus came to earth was to celebrate a marriage feast. He came for a wedding-"the wedding of Jesus and mankin...