--- product_id: 4105586 title: "Can You Drink the Cup?: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition" brand: "henri j. m. nouwen, laura kelly fanucci" price: "€ 25.30" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4105586-can-you-drink-the-cup-thirtieth-anniversary-edition store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 30 years of enduring wisdom Timeless spiritual classic Deep Christ-centered reflection Can You Drink the Cup?: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition **Brand:** henri j. m. nouwen, laura kelly fanucci **Price:** € 25.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✝️ Drink deeply from a spiritual masterpiece that transforms your life perspective ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Can You Drink the Cup?: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition by henri j. m. nouwen, laura kelly fanucci - **How much does it cost?** € 25.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4105586-can-you-drink-the-cup-thirtieth-anniversary-edition) ## Best For - henri j. m. nouwen, laura kelly fanucci enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted henri j. m. nouwen, laura kelly fanucci brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Courage to Surrender Fully:** Find the strength to let go and trust in God’s loving plan for your life. - • **Masterful Spiritual Insight:** From a beloved author with decades of pastoral and academic experience. - • **Deepen Your Union with Christ:** Experience profound connection by sharing in the metaphorical cup of Christ’s journey. - • **Embrace Life’s Full Spectrum:** Explore joy, sorrow, love, and loss through a transformative spiritual lens. - • **Timeless Invitation & Challenge:** Join thousands inspired to live as love poured out for the world. ## Overview Can You Drink the Cup? is Henri J. M. Nouwen’s final, celebrated work, offering a profound meditation on embracing life’s joys and sorrows through Christ’s love. Drawing on his rich pastoral and academic background, Nouwen invites readers to courageously surrender to God’s plan, deepening their spiritual union and inspiring a life of love and sacrifice. This timeless classic continues to resonate 30 years after publication, ranking highly in Christian and inspirational spirituality categories. ## Description The Final Masterpiece from Beloved Spiritual Writer Henri J. M. Nouwen―Commemorating Thirty Years What does it mean to live fully―with joy and sorrow, love and loss, triumph and suffering―held together in Christ? In Can You Drink the Cup? , internationally acclaimed spiritual writer Henri J. M. Nouwen (1932–1996)―priest, professor, and pastor to countless seekers―offers a moving reflection on Jesus’s question to his disciples: “Can you drink the cup I am about to drink?” With striking simplicity and profound insight, Nouwen reveals how the image of the cup can transform the way you see your life and your faith. Drawing on his experiences teaching at Harvard and Yale, serving as chaplain to those with disabilities, and guiding readers through more than forty classic books, Nouwen speaks with the rare blend of intellectual depth and pastoral warmth that made him one of the most beloved spiritual voices of our time. This powerful book will help you: Recognize your own life―its beauty and its brokenness―as held in God’s love. Experience how sharing Christ’s cup draws us into deeper union with him and one another. Discover the courage to surrender your life fully into God’s hands. More than a meditation, Can You Drink the Cup? is both an invitation and a challenge―to embrace the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection and to live as love poured out for the world. Thirty years after its first publication, this timeless spiritual classic continues to inspire readers to see their lives through the lens of Christ’s love. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 5 x 0.5 x 7 inches | | Edition | 10th Anniversary | | Isbn 10 | 1594710996 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1594710995 | | Item Weight | 4.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print Length | 128 pages | | Publication Date | October 2, 2006 | | Publisher | Ave Maria Press | ## Images ![Can You Drink the Cup?: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-jSooHbzL.jpg) ![Can You Drink the Cup?: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ivjURViGL.jpg) ![Can You Drink the Cup?: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ectFcKHNL.jpg) ![Can You Drink the Cup?: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aD0pNwEML.jpg) ![Can You Drink the Cup?: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sBCzhq7LL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend *by on Reviewed in the United States July 15, 2025* Excellent treatise ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Convicting Work by the Master *by on Reviewed in the United States March 12, 2013* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Introspective *by on Reviewed in the United States January 29, 2023* How in the world can suffering, heartache and longing become a blessing? Henri Nouwen invites his readers to ponder exactly that when he revisits Jesus famous statement "Can you drink from the cup I am going to drink?" --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4105586-can-you-drink-the-cup-thirtieth-anniversary-edition](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4105586-can-you-drink-the-cup-thirtieth-anniversary-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-08-11*