When Jesus says, ‘Take this Cup away from Me,’ to What Is He Referring?

Fr. Vincent Serpa O.P.

Question:

When Jesus says, "Take this cup away from me," what is the cup he refers to?

Answer:

Jesus was referring to the cup of the suffering he was to endure. He was referring to his passion metaphorically as a cup.

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