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CountrySteve
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how come during the Holy Eucharist they dont let you drink of the wine just eating the bread
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JamestheOlder
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It’s not necessary. Jesus Christ, Body and Blood, is present under each of the two species. Eating the consecrated host and drinking the consecrated wine offer us humans a more “complete” sign of what Christ instituted at the Last Supper, but we receive Christ FULLY under either the bread or the wine.
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Defender1
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The Blood is already in the Eucharist .how come during the Holy Eucharist they dont let you drink of the wine just eating the bread
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George_Pierson
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First, you have to remember that when you receive the Eucharist at Mass you receive Jesus’ body, blood, soul, divinity of our Lord and Savior.how come during the Holy Eucharist they dont let you drink of the wine just eating the bread
Second, it is up to the pastor to decide that.
The reality is that, unlike the Hosts, which can be reserved in the Tabernacle, the Precious Blood cannot. All of it must be consumed at that Mass. If there are not a lot of people at Mass who can or want to receive under both species, it could post a problem. I do not believe that it can just be poured down the drain used for purification of vessels.
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Waiting
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Most Catholic parishes offer the bread and wine for Communion, at least on the weekends. It is true that you receive both the body and blood of Jesus under either the bread or wine. It’s not a question of not being able to give under both species. It’s up to the pastor. Ask him why he doesn’t offer the wine.how come during the Holy Eucharist they dont let you drink of the wine just eating the bread
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Seatuck
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I don’t think you can say that “most” parishes offer both species of communion. That’s not my experience. Some do , some don’t. It is up to the Bishop and the Pastor.Most Catholic parishes offer the bread and wine for Communion, at least on the weekends. It is true that you receive both the body and blood of Jesus under either the bread or wine. It’s not a question of not being able to give under both species. It’s up to the pastor. Ask him why he doesn’t offer the wine.
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Waiting
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I know of only one parish that doesn’t offer the wine, and even that one does on Holy Thursday. I suspect the reason is the cost. That parish is in a lot of debt.I don’t think you can say that “most” parishes offer both species of communion. That’s not my experience. Some do , some don’t. It is up to the Bishop and the Pastor.
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