As a result of the miracle wrought through Mary's intercession, the disciples of Jesus "believed in Him" (Gospel) for they recognised His Power to change all substances. Hence, the Epistle describes the daily miracle of God's "grace that is given us," graces of interior and social justice to change from evil to good in both single and married life.
This " exercise of power" (Postcommunion) in the "Divine Sacrament" effects a change from the cold dull water of mere human life to the warm generous wine of Divine Life, and thus unites our changed souls to God in the indissoluble bonds of an eternal marriage. As we recognise "the great things" (Offertory) done for our soul through Mary's prayers to Jesus, we should, like the disciples, acknowledge His Divinity. "Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye."
Today would be the Feast Day of St. Anthony Abbot. The hermit retired to the desert at age 18 and today is honoured as Father of Hermits and regarded as founder of the monastic life in common. St. Anthony had many confrontations with the Arian heretics, who denied the divinity of Our Lord, but lived to age 105 in 365. St. Athanasius, friend of the Saint, wrote of the life of St. Anthony. Although not commemorated in Masses using the newer rubrics, pray to St. Anthony for strength and guidance in prevailing dark times.