They Have No Wine

 

Jesus' Mother Tells Him: “They Have No Wine”

When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine” (Jn 2:3).

Mary's heart is a vast treasure, and her mouth is the canal of that great treasure, showing us a glimpse of it. This mouth full of honey, gold and precious gems doesn't open very often, this is why we must open our soul to avidly receive each one of her words, and consider them well.

Mary is praying to her Son. She is praying as a mother. We should pay attention to this since Mary once said: Ecce ancilla Domini (Behold the handmaid of the Lord). She isn’t praying like a servant anymore, but like a mother. Let’s try to imagine Mary's eyes as she looks humbly at her beloved Son and makes her request. Just consider her heart and the feelings that fill it.

She desired two things: first of all she wants her Son's glory to be manifested on that occasion and secondly she hopes for the welfare and consolation of the guests. These two desires are worthy of the perfect love dwelling in Mary's heart.

Another point to observe is that Mary's life is one of silence; all the wonders of her incomprehensible love were kept within her heart. When she had to speak, she did so in as few words as possible; she hardly spoke even to her Son.

Mary teaches us in three words an admirable way of praying: she only points to needs, and the Lord recognizes her wish, both in her heart and in her eyes. This is a most perfect way to pray, to open the wounds of our hearts before the very sweet Master, then let our souls rest in him, abandoning ourselves to his great love and mercy. We can remain in loving contemplation to receive the effect of his tenderness upon us.
by François Libermann