Feature article from the September 2002 issue of Eucharistic Ministries. Communion From the Cup By Paul Turner
Jesus said, “Take and eat. This is my body.” And they all ate. Then taking the cup, he said, “Take and drink. This is my blood.”
John drank from the cup. James wiped the rim and drank. Thomas pressed the cup to his lips but didn’t really drink. Andrew stood for a moment, genuflected, and then drank.
Jude looked surprised at Andrew, wiped the entire rim and drank cautiously. Philip, having saved his bread, dipped it into the cup and swallowed it. Peter drank a little through a straw. The oth