Jesus and his disciples were invited to this wedding at Cana, as was Jesus' mother, Mary.  Mary is not mentioned by name, but is referred to instead as the mother of Jesus. Mary is influential in Jesus' first sign. She will also be present at his Crucifixion, a witness to the final manifestation of his divinity. John's Gospel describes seven signs that indicate Jesus' identity to his disciples. John never speaks of these signs as miracles because their importance is not in the deed that Jesus performs but in what these deeds indicate.  In view of this, Jesus' first sign (miracle) challenges us to respond generously when confronted with human need today. We respond as best we can, fully confident that God can transform our efforts and grant us enough.