The liturgical gesture of adding water to wine beautifully symbolizes the mingling of humanity and divinity, reminding us that Jesus did not experience life as a distant demigod, but rather as a fully human person who lived and prayed exactly as we do; because He truly shared in our human experience, He serves as an authentic, relatable model for us to imitate so that we too might share in His divine glory.
Preached on July 16th, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon
