title “madam,” being polite, but also formal and distant.) Thus, there is a definite rebuff in the way He addresses her, and in His reply as well, “What is that to Me and to you?” In other words, “Why talk to Me about that?” Though not rude, His reply is unexpectedly abrupt, as He distances Himself from her. Mary accepts His word, and says to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do.” What is going on here? Some suggest that this is an example of the powerful intercession of the Mother of God—though