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We have in the Gospel today the reply James and John gave to Jesus when He asked them whether they will be able to drink the cup that He was to drink. They said "We can!" Contained in that reply is a lot of faith in God's help and grace. The cup Jesus referred to was His Passion and Death. So, instead of backing down, these apostles made an act of faith by saying they could drink that cup too. Jesus asked them about this matter because they had asked to be seated, each of them, at either side of His throne in His Kingdom. They were asking a lot and Our Lord revealed to them what was required. Instead of backing off, they said "We can"! We should imitate them in making this act of faith.