No matter our state in life, Jesus is able, if I allow him, if we allow him to change our tears, our struggles, our anguish, and our sorrows into a deeper life. Those aspects of our lives that seem to be tasteless, plain and ordinary, can be changed through our faith and our hope. By the Lord's love and mercy, these experiences of our lives can be made rich. Life giving, and yes, even joyful. Water has been and can be changed into wine. Our own lives have been and can be transformed. I know that from my own experience. This morning, Jesus has invited us to a feast. For his feast, a celebration for us, and a celebration of his love for each one of us. This is the banquet he has prepared for us. Bon Appetit.