Pouring of blood from one vessel to another

[malbert]

I have a question.

According to Redemptionis Sacramentum (106), the pouring after consecration of the blood of our Lord from one vessel to another is forbidden. If the bishop of my diocese does pour it from one chalice to others, are we supposed to abide by it or not? Is it still considered a liturgical abuse?

Thanks.

 

[marty1818]

malbert:

I have a question.

According to Redemptionis Sacramentum (106), the pouring after consecration of the blood of our Lord from one vessel to another is forbidden. If the bishop of my diocese does pour it from one chalice to others, are we supposed to abide by it or not? Is it still considered a liturgical abuse?

Thanks.

The action is still considered a liturgical abuse. Everyone should abide by it, even if the bishop does not. The bishop should also notify the priests about the change, but maybe he just doesn’t realize what he is doing is an abuse.

matt

 

[msproule]

This topic has been addressed here and here before, as well as other places.

In my opinion, it is an abuse and contrary to common sense. But, I am no Canon Lawyer.

 

[stbruno]

Unconsecrated wine should be divided prior, so as not to lose any of the precious blood during possible spilling when being poured after consecration. It is unfortunate that not all the priests conform to the rulings required under the General instructions of the Roman Missal. I believe it is more ignorance than blatant abuse. Let us pray that all members of our church will be catechized and conform.

 

[Pariah_Pirana]

stbruno:

Unconsecrated wine should be divided prior, so as not to lose any of the precious blood during possible spilling when being poured after consecration. It is unfortunate that not all the priests conform to the rulings required under the General instructions of the Roman Missal. I believe it is more ignorance than blatant abuse. Let us pray that all members of our church will be catechized and conform.

It most certainly is a liturgical abuse (and not merely an irregularity.) However some bishops believe it’s still up in the air whether or not this applies to the USA…

 

[kmmd]

They used to do that in my parish until the Bishop came for confirmation, just after his ad limina visit last Fall. According to the deacon, the bishop said that Rome was leaning on him and so he wanted them to “do it right”. Pouring the wine BEFORE the consecration was the issue.

This is second hand knowledge, but I can attest to the fact that they used to pour the Precious Blood and now they don’t and I am glad. The last document from Rome specifically lists it as an abuse. This is Precious Blood…not a drop of it should ever have the opportunity to be spilled on the altar.