Baptism and the Chalice represent the sacramental initiation into a new identity founded on union with Christ; thus the two questions Jesus put to the sons of Zebedee are for us today as well.
These sermons are from All Saints Antiochian Church in Chicago, IL, preached by Fr. Patrick Reardon. If you enjoy these homilies, you might also be interested in reading Fr. Pat’s Daily Reflections on Holy Scripture.