Devotion in Lent: do what he says

When the wine ran out, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no wine." [E] Jesus said to her, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come. "His mother said to the servants," Do whatever he tells you. " John 2: 3-5

These words were pronounced by our Blessed Mother at the first of Jesus' miracles: "Do what he tells you". They are deep and powerful words that can easily serve as the foundation of our spiritual life.

If our Blessed Mother had spoken to her Son at the foot of the Cross, what would she have said? Would he say words of despair or confusion, pain or anger? No, he would have said the same words he spoke at the Wedding at Cana. But this time, instead of saying these words to the servants, he would pronounce them to his Son. "My dear Son, whom I love with all my heart, do whatever Heavenly Father tells you."

Of course, Jesus did not need this advice, but still wanted to receive it from his mother. He wished to hear his mother speak to him about these words of perfect love. Reflecting on these words once spoken at Cana, our Blessed Mother and her divine Son would share a profound union as they looked at each other during her agony on the Cross. Mother and son both knew that his death was the fulfillment of the greatest good ever known. They would both know that Heavenly Father's will was perfect. They would have longed for and embraced this holy will without reservation. And these words would have been on both their hearts as they stared at each other in silence:

"My dear mother, do what our Father tells you."
"My dear Son, do what your heavenly Father wants of you."

Think about these words today and know that mother and son speak to you. Regardless of what you face in life, our Blessed Mother and her divine Son are inviting you to this glorious command of love and obedience. They are urging you to remain faithful in all struggles, in the good times, in the difficult ones, through pain and joy. Whatever you live in life, these words must always resonate in your mind and heart. "Do what it tells you." Do not hesitate to hear and embrace these holy words.

Dearest Mother, offer words of perfect wisdom. Invite all your dear children to embrace Heavenly Father's perfect will. These words are not spoken to me alone. They were first spoken to you deep in your heart. In turn, you expressed this command of love to everyone you met. You also silently pronounced them to your divine Son.

My loving mother, help me listen to you as you say these words to me. Help me, with the power of your prayers, to answer this call to embrace the perfect will of God in my life.

My precious Jesus, I choose to do everything you command me. I choose your will unreservedly and I know that you invite me to follow in your footsteps. May I never be discouraged by the difficulties of the Cross, but be transformed by the power of your perfect will.

Mother Maria, pray for me. Jesus I believe in you.