Apr
02
2026
By jmcaleer
"Ecce Homo" by Carlo Dolci (Florence 1616-1687). Wikigallery.org
| “The Cup of Thirst” | by Br. Stephen J. Camara, MIC |
“Shall I not drink the cup that the Father gave me?" – Jn. 18:11 | |
| What is this cup? | The cup of thirst. |
| And is it painful? | Of sufferings the worst. |
| Who, then, will drink? | The one who must come. |
| Where will he come from? | A heavenly home. |
| Why would he leave? | To save you and I. |
| Will it not harm him? | ‘Twill cause him to die. |
| When must he drink? | His hour draws near. |
| Can I not see him? | Too much you still fear. |
| How can this be? | ‘Tis a terrible price. |
| Purchasing what? | To melt hearts of ice. |
| What is it for? | The highest of goals. |
| And what is that? | The salvation of souls. |
| Salvation from what? | Our weakness and sin. |
| What have we to gain? | A kingdom to win. |
| Where is this kingdom? | It comes from above. |
| What kind of kingdom? | A kingdom of love. |
| How can love last? | By an eternal fire. |
| Kindled by what? | Our God’s own desire. |
| For what does God long? | For His children dispersed. |
| Is this, then, the cup? | ‘Tis the cup of thirst. |
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