Archdiocese of San Antonio reinstates distribution of the Blood of Christ in Communion

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The Archdiocese of San Antonio announced that starting Sunday, parishes will once again offer consecrated wine during the administration of Holy Communion.

at the start of the pandemic as a precaution to prevent the spreading of COVID-19.Effective November 27, the First Sunday of Advent, all parishes will once again offer Holy Communion under both species, Body, and Blood of Christ, according to a statement from Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller.

The Precious Blood of Christ will be administered to the faithful at Sunday Masses, the Vigil, and Weekday Masses if practiced in the past, said the decree.Although the Archdiocese believes Christ is fully present in each species, they said there is a spiritual benefit in receiving both species. While some will still be concerned about the spread of germs during the redemption of the blood, the public is reminded that Catholics may choose to receive Holy Communion for the Body or Blood of Christ.The Reinstatement of the Distribution of the Precious Blood to the Faithful DecreeVictoria Lopez is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. Before joining the team in July 2022, she worked as a Digital Reporter at CBS 4 Rio Grande Valley and Local 23 News.

 

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