July 25, 2026 (Saturday, St James) - Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?

God Time: Daily Gospel reflections for those who want to be Saints! · Jul 25, 2026 · 9m

GOSPEL - Matthew 20:20-28The mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sonsand did him homage, wishing to ask him for something.He said to her,"What do you wish?"She answered him,"Command that these two sons of mine sit,one at your right and the other at your left, in your Kingdom."Jesus said in reply,"You do not know what you are asking.Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?"They said to him, "We can."He replied,"My chalice you will indeed drink,but to sit at my right and at my left, this is not mine to givebut is for those for whom it has been prepared by my…