Can You Drink the Cup? (Audible Audio Edition) Henri J M Nouwen Dan Anderson OFM St Anthony Messenger Press Books
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Nouwen uses the cup as a metaphor to articulate the basic postures of the spiritual life holding, lifting and drinking. The cup is a powerful image in our human experience. We use cups in our celebrations of a variety of events. Nouwen reminds us that we also use the cup as a symbolic vessel-for sorrow, joy, blessings, salvation.
"Drinking our cup to the bottom is seen as the expression of the full freedom of the sons and daughters of God," Nouwen writes. His goal is to make the question Jesus posed to James and John pierce our hearts so that a personal answer can emerge from it. The way we answer Jesus' question, "Can you drink the cup...?" has the power to radically change our lives.
Can You Drink the Cup? (Audible Audio Edition) Henri J M Nouwen Dan Anderson OFM St Anthony Messenger Press Books
When a friend of mine in Christ recommended this book, I was surprised--I thought that I had read all of Henri Nouwen's books. Of course, I was happy to take the recommendation. The fact that it was dedicated, in part, to the l'Arche Daybreak Community here in Northern Virginia added special meaning for me because I colleague with whom I shared clinical pastoral education also worked in this community serving special needs individuals.In this book, Nouwen talks at length about his personal history, particularly his ordination. From the age of six, Nouwen wanted to be a priest and he was ordained as Roman Catholic priest on July 21, 1957 in the Netherlands (16). As a gift for his ordination, his uncle gave him a chalice (20). "Can You Drink the Cup?" is a book structured around the metaphor of drinking wine.
The book starts with citing Matthew 20:20-23. In this passage the mother of Zebedee's two sons, James and John, comes to Jesus to request that her sons be given seats at the left and right of Jesus when he comes into his kingdom. Jesus denies the request posing a question: "Are you able to drink the cup that I am to drink?" (Matt 20:22 ESV).
Nouwen sees the cup as a symbol of our life. He asks: "Can we hold the cup of life in our hands? Can be lift it up for others to see, and can we drink it to the full?" (24) Nouwen structures his book around these three themes: "holding, lifting, and drinking" (25).
Holding. Nouwen comments: "drinking wine is more than just drinking. You have to know what you are drinking and be able to talk about it" (29). (Now I know why I prefer beer!) In talking about this holding of the cup, Nouwen talks about the joys and sorrows of living and working with special needs people. Nouwen writes: "Joys are hidden in sorrows!" (56) In my own work with Alzheimer's patients, I have come to know both the joy of walking with them and the deep sorrow, deep abandonment they feel.
Lifting. Nouwen writes: "Lifting up the cup is an invitation to affirm and celebrate life together" (61). The symbolism here is not only the toast and the word that are spoken, but the celebration, especially the celebration of communion. A toast is a blessing (68). In Spanish, a blessing is a good word (bendición) and a curse is a bad word (maldición). In the biblical world where worlds are created and destroyed by God's word, one learns to choose one's words carefully.
Drinking. Nouwen reminds us that offering a drink to a visitor is a basic act of hospitality (86). Being willing to share is another way of saying that one accepts one's status in life. At what point do we reach that point? A resident of L'Arche, Gordie, asked Nouwen: "Why are people leaving all the time?" (93). This question cuts to the core of pastoral ministry. As an intern, I was happy to work with Alzheimer's patients but Gordie's question cut to core--could I, as Nouwen did, give up the fast track and just simply work in a home with Alzheimer's patients? What level of sacrifice are we willing to offer? What about our families?
As a seminarian, I found "Can You Drink the Cup?" very convicting. Perhaps, you will too.
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Can You Drink the Cup? (Audible Audio Edition) Henri J M Nouwen Dan Anderson OFM St Anthony Messenger Press Books Reviews
It is an amazing book...I think now out of print. Wanted to give to a friend and found a seller through ....YEAH!
Very good book for people going through troubles and pain. It is a book to digest slowly, then go back and read again and again, or at least that is how I found it. I also feel able to drink my cup because this little book points the way. peach melba
It opened a new way of thinking about Eucharist. As an Anglican I find the Eucharist to be pivotal in my walk with the Lord. I have encouraged our priest to give it to our chalice ministers and lay Eucharistic Ministers at church.
Henri Nouwen is one of my favorite spiritualist. This is a must book for anyone interested in meditation.
Henri Nouwen is a great writer. I have read many of his books and they are all meaningful.He brings his life stories down to a regular person level. He talks about his own demons. I think you cannot go wrong my reading any of his readings.
Nouwen gives us so much to think about when it comes to our lives in community, and this book explores the ways in which we are called in the difficult and life-giving work of inclusive and genuine community together. Alternated between giggling at his anecdotes and crying at the power of his words.
Only in a rare moment are we given glimpses of the Light that springs Eternal. Such is the way of Henry Nouwen's last etching of words on paper, "Can You Drink the Cup".
I was in awe. Resonating deeply within my own Soul, I was filled with simple wonder at the end of each chapter. He goes deep within, walks slowly, talks slowly, tells us of his every feeling of his serving our Lord "in the littlest ones...".
He leads us on his journey of serving by example, going into great detail with the context of one of his friend's life, what it's like for them to be here, doing here, and yet so having been left, having been limited in so many ways. He is empathy personified.
This is great nourishment, great solace for our current state of finding ourselves caught in the penultimate material world.
Go, taste, feel the well-springs rise within you.
When a friend of mine in Christ recommended this book, I was surprised--I thought that I had read all of Henri Nouwen's books. Of course, I was happy to take the recommendation. The fact that it was dedicated, in part, to the l'Arche Daybreak Community here in Northern Virginia added special meaning for me because I colleague with whom I shared clinical pastoral education also worked in this community serving special needs individuals.
In this book, Nouwen talks at length about his personal history, particularly his ordination. From the age of six, Nouwen wanted to be a priest and he was ordained as Roman Catholic priest on July 21, 1957 in the Netherlands (16). As a gift for his ordination, his uncle gave him a chalice (20). "Can You Drink the Cup?" is a book structured around the metaphor of drinking wine.
The book starts with citing Matthew 2020-23. In this passage the mother of Zebedee's two sons, James and John, comes to Jesus to request that her sons be given seats at the left and right of Jesus when he comes into his kingdom. Jesus denies the request posing a question "Are you able to drink the cup that I am to drink?" (Matt 2022 ESV).
Nouwen sees the cup as a symbol of our life. He asks "Can we hold the cup of life in our hands? Can be lift it up for others to see, and can we drink it to the full?" (24) Nouwen structures his book around these three themes "holding, lifting, and drinking" (25).
Holding. Nouwen comments "drinking wine is more than just drinking. You have to know what you are drinking and be able to talk about it" (29). (Now I know why I prefer beer!) In talking about this holding of the cup, Nouwen talks about the joys and sorrows of living and working with special needs people. Nouwen writes "Joys are hidden in sorrows!" (56) In my own work with Alzheimer's patients, I have come to know both the joy of walking with them and the deep sorrow, deep abandonment they feel.
Lifting. Nouwen writes "Lifting up the cup is an invitation to affirm and celebrate life together" (61). The symbolism here is not only the toast and the word that are spoken, but the celebration, especially the celebration of communion. A toast is a blessing (68). In Spanish, a blessing is a good word (bendición) and a curse is a bad word (maldición). In the biblical world where worlds are created and destroyed by God's word, one learns to choose one's words carefully.
Drinking. Nouwen reminds us that offering a drink to a visitor is a basic act of hospitality (86). Being willing to share is another way of saying that one accepts one's status in life. At what point do we reach that point? A resident of L'Arche, Gordie, asked Nouwen "Why are people leaving all the time?" (93). This question cuts to the core of pastoral ministry. As an intern, I was happy to work with Alzheimer's patients but Gordie's question cut to core--could I, as Nouwen did, give up the fast track and just simply work in a home with Alzheimer's patients? What level of sacrifice are we willing to offer? What about our families?
As a seminarian, I found "Can You Drink the Cup?" very convicting. Perhaps, you will too.
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