SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
January 16, 2022
AS WE GATHER
Right here. Right now. Jesus is present. Take a moment and let that sink in. Jesus—the very Son of God and King of the universe—is present! As He was at the wedding feast in Cana of Galilee, where He gave the first sign of His glory, He also is present with us today through the Word proclaimed and the “sign” received in His body and blood. The Table will be prepared. The bread and the wine will be plentiful. And you will be invited to come: “Take, eat. Take, drink.” Christ’s true presence is here for you, and you are richly blessed! Savor this hour as we gather and receive Jesus into our midst. What a holy hour this is! Right here. Right now. You are blessed by Jesus’ presence.
BIBLE READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Isaiah 62:1–5
(God is the Bridegroom to His people.)
EPISTLE READING: 1 Corinthians 12:1–11
(God gives the gifts of His Spirit for the common good.)
HOLY GOSPEL: John 2:1–11 (Jesus works His first sign at the Cana wedding feast.)