First reading
Isaiah 62:1–5
The bridegroom rejoices in his bride.
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 95(96):1–3, 7–10
R. Proclaim his marvellous deeds to all the nations.
Second reading
1 Corinthians 12:4–11
The Spirit distributes gifts to different people just as he chooses.
Gospel acclamation
cf. 2 Thessalonians 2:14
God has called us with the gospel to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Gospel
John 2:1–11
‘My hour has not come yet.’—’Do whatever he tells you.’
Images from the Word
- Wedding
- Turned into wine
- The disciples believed
- New name
- A variety of gifts
Liturgical notes
The compilers of the Lectionary intentionally rejected the idea of assigning a ‘theme’ to each Sunday of the year and choosing readings accordingly: ‘Such an arrangement would be in conflict with the genuine conception of liturgical celebration, which is always the celebration of the mystery of Christ and which by its own tradition makes use of the word of God not only at the prompting of logical or extrinsic concerns but spurred by the desire to proclaim the Gospel and to lead those who believe to the fullness of truth.’
—Homiletic Directory, §140
As we commence our Lectionary of Ordinary Time today, it must be noted that each Sunday of the year fundamentally celebrates the paschal mystery of Christ. That is, the year is not parcelled according to certain themes about Christ—it is centred on the fullness of Christ, which is present in each celebration.
‘We have come to know and to believe in the love that God has for us.’
—communion antiphon