Sealed Vessel for Precious Blood?

[ElToro]

Has anyone ever seen a sealed vessel that was sold specifically for taking the Precious Blood to a communicant who was unable to receive Holy Communion in the other form?

I suspect the ideal vessel would be made out of something like stainless steel, sterling silver plated inside with gold or possibly all gold. It would have a wide mouth so that it could be completely purified and washed. It would also have an extremely good sealing system.

Something along the shape of an old 35mm film container but smaller and far better constructed. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[Anathama_Sit]

ElToro,

I have never seen such a device. There have been times I have been sick and unable to attend Mass. A priest usually comes out and says Mass for me when I am sick and unable to attend Mass, and I partake of the Sacred Blood of Jesus Christ.

Yet, however that would be interesting to see if such a device exists. I am thinking it does not, becuase Jesus Christ body, and blood, soul, and divinity, is present under both species, and it is customary and I have seen when Communion is taken to the sick, it is always under the form of the Sacred Host.

God bless.
Anathama Sit

 

[Quarles47]

Has anyone ever seen a sealed vessel that was sold specifically for taking the Precious Blood to a communicant who was unable to receive Holy Communion in the other form?

I suspect the ideal vessel would be made out of something like stainless steel, sterling silver plated inside with gold or possibly all gold. It would have a wide mouth so that it could be completely purified and washed. It would also have an extremely good sealing system.

Something along the shape of an old 35mm film container but smaller and far better constructed. Any insight would be appreciated.

There is no such vessel. The Precious Blood should and is consumed at the Mass in which it was consecrated. And if the person to receive could not receive the Precious Body, then how would they receive the Precious Blood?
Even if that person could not receive a full wafer, even the smallest part, down to a literal crumb, placed in the buccal is consider communion.

 

[ConstantineTG]

There is no such vessel. The Precious Blood should and is consumed at the Mass in which it was consecrated. And if the person to receive could not receive the Precious Body, then how would they receive the Precious Blood?
Even if that person could not receive a full wafer, even the smallest part, down to a literal crumb, placed in the buccal is consider communion.

Not true. The Precious Blood can be reserved if it is known that it will be brought to a sick or homebound person after Mass.

 

[Anathama_Sit]

There is no such vessel. The Precious Blood should and is consumed at the Mass in which it was consecrated. And if the person to receive could not receive the Precious Body, then how would they receive the Precious Blood?
Even if that person could not receive a full wafer, even the smallest part, down to a literal crumb, placed in the buccal is consider communion.

Greetings Quarles47,

If I might ask a question, what is a buccal? Is that another word for pyx?

God bless.
Anathama Sit

 

[Anathama_Sit]

Not true. The Precious Blood can be reserved if it is known that it will be brought to a sick or homebound person after Mass.

Greetings ConstantineTG,

If the Precious Blood is reserved, what is it reserved in? And what container is used to transport is safely to those who are sick and homebound? I was wondering if you had seen such a device seeing your response.

God bless.
Anathama Sit

 

[ElToro]

There is no such vessel. The Precious Blood should and is consumed at the Mass in which it was consecrated. And if the person to receive could not receive the Precious Body, then how would they receive the Precious Blood?
Even if that person could not receive a full wafer, even the smallest part, down to a literal crumb, placed in the buccal is consider communion.

You are simply wrong.

The Precious Blood may indeed be reserved until the end of Mass in a proper, sealed vessel and then taken immediately to the communicant if they are someone who may only receive Holy Communion in this manner.

Goodness gracious. I don’t want to debate what the Catholic Church already allows (at least in the Latin Rite of the Church.) I am asking specifically about vessels. Please, please do not spread misinformation.

 

[ElToro]

Not true. The Precious Blood can be reserved if it is known that it will be brought to a sick or homebound person after Mass.

Very true. That’s not open to debate.

I saw an antique vessel for this purpose on-line one a long time ago. Like a tiny, sterling silver canteen. About the size of a pocket watch with a sealed spout. While that would certainly be secure, it would be very difficult to purify. I have not seen one since.

 

[Oneofthewomen]

I would think that carrying around the Precious Blood would be something that is only done in extreme cicumstances.

However, I don’t see why something like the cruet from this Mass set could not be used. It is usually used to bring unconsecrated wine to a place outside of a Church where Mass is to be said, but I would think that the same vessel could be filled & consecrated at Mass and then sealed and immediatly brought to whomever needed it.

 

[Peggy_in_Burien]

Greetings Quarles47,

If I might ask a question, what is a buccal? Is that another word for pyx?

God bless.
Anathama Sit

Buccal is the medical term (from the Latin) for the cheek of the human mouth.

I believe what is meant is that the tiniest Crumb of the Host could be placed in a person’s cheek, and would dissolve there and be swallowed.

 

[ElToro]

I would think that carrying around the Precious Blood would be something that is only done in extreme cicumstances.

Yes, very true.

However, I don’t see why something like the cruet from this Mass set could not be used. It is usually used to bring unconsecrated wine to a place outside of a Church where Mass is to be said, but I would think that the same vessel could be filled & consecrated at Mass and then sealed and immediatly brought to whomever needed it.

My only question would be if it would be best to follow the rules of other sacred vessels – nothing breakable (no glass), etc?

 

[Oneofthewomen]

Yes, very true.

My only question would be if it would be best to follow the rules of other sacred vessels – nothing breakable (no glass), etc?

In a perfect world- probably.
But then again, have you ever tried to break a small glass bottle like this- I have actually seen them bounce off a tile floor unscathed!! :bigyikes:

Not that I would want to take that chance!!

My boss, a priest, has a set much like this one, I think that the Precious Blood would be just fine, as the bottle nests into its own little spot in the case, and is very secure.

 

[Cor_ad_Cor]

Has anyone ever seen a sealed vessel that was sold specifically for taking the Precious Blood to a communicant who was unable to receive Holy Communion in the other form?

I suspect the ideal vessel would be made out of something like stainless steel, sterling silver plated inside with gold or possibly all gold. It would have a wide mouth so that it could be completely purified and washed. It would also have an extremely good sealing system.

Something along the shape of an old 35mm film container but smaller and far better constructed. Any insight would be appreciated.

We have such a vessel used precisely for this purpose. I’ll take a picture tomorrow morning after Mass and post for you, as well as try to locate a proper name and potential supplier. Despite being one of our parish sacristans, I just don’t know this information!

 

[Anathama_Sit]

I would think that carrying around the Precious Blood would be something that is only done in extreme cicumstances.

However, I don’t see why something like the cruet from this Mass set could not be used. It is usually used to bring unconsecrated wine to a place outside of a Church where Mass is to be said, but I would think that the same vessel could be filled & consecrated at Mass and then sealed and immediatly brought to whomever needed it.

Greetings Oneofthewomen,

I did not think of cruets being able to transport the Sacred Blood, but I am sure if one does it carefully, it can be done.

God bless.
Anathama Sit

 

[Anathama_Sit]

Buccal is the medical term (from the Latin) for the cheek of the human mouth.

I believe what is meant is that the tiniest Crumb of the Host could be placed in a person’s cheek, and would dissolve there and be swallowed.

Greetings Peggy in Burien,

My appreciation to you for providing an answer to my question.

God bless.
Anathama Sit

 

[ElToro]

We have such a vessel used precisely for this purpose. I’ll take a picture tomorrow morning after Mass and post for you, as well as try to locate a proper name and potential supplier. Despite being one of our parish sacristans, I just don’t know this information!

Heeeeey! Alrighty! Thanks!

 

[ElToro]

In a perfect world- probably.
But then again, have you ever tried to break a small glass bottle like this- I have actually seen them bounce off a tile floor unscathed!! :bigyikes:

Not that I would want to take that chance!!

My boss, a priest, has a set much like this one, I think that the Precious Blood would be just fine, as the bottle nests into its own little spot in the case, and is very secure.

That’s very true. More than 5 years ago I was visiting a friend in the hospital and I brought him Holy Communion. I said “I’ll drop by tomorrow. Do you want me to bring you Holy Communion?” He said “please.”

The parents of a woman from across the hall overheard me and asked if I would please bring their daughter communion? There was a strict “no food” note on her chart. I asked the nurse if communion was OK? No way. Then the doctor walked in – someone I knew. I asked if just a little bit of a host was OK? Again, no but he did say that a tiny bit of Precious Blood was OK. (The existing EMsHC who my friend would not receive communion from would have been clueless about how to go about this.)

I stopped at the pharmacy in the hospital and they gave me a small vial with a sealed, screw-on lid. The next morning at Mass I filled the vial 1/2 way with Precious Blood with the celebrants approval and headed to the hospital. I poured the drop of Precious Blood on the woman’s tongue as we went through the communion ritual. All I did was fill it a few times with water from the drinking fountain and consume it.

You’re right about those vials. They can easily be dropped from 6’ onto a concrete floor without shattering.

 

[EasterJoy]

We have such a vessel used precisely for this purpose. I’ll take a picture tomorrow morning after Mass and post for you, as well as try to locate a proper name and potential supplier. Despite being one of our parish sacristans, I just don’t know this information!

When it is a matter of necessity such as the OP is describing, I’d think the best circumstance would be if the wine could be placed in the transport vessel of noble and unbreakable construction before consecration, then carried after Mass directly to the communicant by the priest or designated minister, on his or her person, if possible, just as with a pyx. No matter how secure I believed the vessel to be, I would think it prudent to swaddle it in purificators (even if these had to be specially made of a size particularly suitable for the purpose

I’ll be interested in hearing if a liturgical expert chimes in on this thread.

 

[fall_fox]

There is no such vessel. The Precious Blood should and is consumed at the Mass in which it was consecrated. And if the person to receive could not receive the Precious Body, then how would they receive the Precious Blood?
Even if that person could not receive a full wafer, even the smallest part, down to a literal crumb, placed in the buccal is consider communion.

There are people that have a alergy to wheat. I have never seen a pic for the Precious Blood but I’m not going to say none exist. Precious Blood is not normally reserved but I would imagine a Priest would accomidate the special circumstance. Find that pic.

 

[Anathama_Sit]

We have such a vessel used precisely for this purpose. I’ll take a picture tomorrow morning after Mass and post for you, as well as try to locate a proper name and potential supplier. Despite being one of our parish sacristans, I just don’t know this information!

Greetings Cor ad Cor,

I am looking forward very much to you posting this information when you obtain it.

God bless.
Anathama Sit