Alcuin
Catena Aurea · Johannesevangelium 2
Joh 2, Verses 1–4English original
And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
She represents here the Synagogue, which challenges Christ to perform a miracle. It was customary with the Jews to ask for miracles.