Ordinary Discipleship
Jesus’ mother said to the servants,
“Do whatever he tells you.”
“Do whatever he tells you.”
Jn. 2:5
As we begin this season of Ordinary Time, we hear Mary teach us what we need to know. She tells the servants “Do whatever he tells you” (Jn. 2:5). It is that simple. That is the Mother of God’s one-line definition of what it means to be a disciple. Do whatever he tells you!
But how do we do what Jesus is telling us? He lived 2000 years ago. How could he “tell us” anything? And if he did have something to say, what would he know about my life now? As an adult, Jesus never traveled more than 200 miles from his hometown in the Middle East. His world didn’t have electric lights, not to mention the internet. Jesus can seem remote. How can we do whatever he tells us?
What we forget is that Jesus is still alive and wants to teach us what we need to know to live in the Kingdom of God. He is not distant or hard to find. He is right here. Through his resurrection, Jesus has made himself available to you right now. In the midst of your...
Mealtime Moments...
Remember, a weekly meaningful meal is a key discipleship skill. You can even make them more meaningful by having a "faith talk" around the table. Here is a gentle starter question to get the ball rolling:
What cartoons did you watch as a child?
Even if you or the person you are talking to didn’t grow up in the age of Saturday
morning cartoons, you both probably still have some beloved childhood cartoons.
And for that "faith talk"...
based on this weekend's readings
TAKE TIME TO CHAT
- In today's Gospel story, Mary asks Jesus for help in a moment of need. Mary can bring your needs to Jesus too. What help do you need from Jesus?
- Picture a gallon of milk. Now picture 180 gallons of milk. That's how much wine Jesus makes in today's Gospel story! What would it have been like to witness this miracle? What do you think people said and did when they realized what had happened?
- Why do you think Jesus performs miracles?
... or you can just use these questions at a meal or any time for a "faith walk"!
Adult Question: When have you stepped in, as Mary did at Cana, to try and make a difficult situation easier for someone?
Child Question: What can you do this week to help make someone's job a little easier?
Child Question: What can you do this week to help make someone's job a little easier?
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