About the Work In the Gospel of John, 2:12, Jesus’ first miracle occurs at a wedding in Cana. The site of Cana is disputed today, but John’s account is rich with detail. It is revealing that Jesus acts miraculously at a wedding. It is important that he does so at Mary’s urging. And as the Catechism of the Catholic Church points out in section 1613, Jesus’ appearance at the marriage presents him as a guest to bless Christian marriages everywhere, indicating “that thenceforth marriage will be an efficacious sign of Christ’s presence.”
Jesus Attends a Wedding
Jesus Attends a Wedding
Jesus Attends a Wedding
About the Work In the Gospel of John, 2:12, Jesus’ first miracle occurs at a wedding in Cana. The site of Cana is disputed today, but John’s account is rich with detail. It is revealing that Jesus acts miraculously at a wedding. It is important that he does so at Mary’s urging. And as the Catechism of the Catholic Church points out in section 1613, Jesus’ appearance at the marriage presents him as a guest to bless Christian marriages everywhere, indicating “that thenceforth marriage will be an efficacious sign of Christ’s presence.”