Category Archives: The Eucharist

Canon Law and Consecrating the Eucharist

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Q:  Is it permitted for a priest who notices he did not consecrate enough Hosts to step to the side, with another paten of unconsecrated hosts, and perform a second consecration of just those hosts (not also consecrating wine a … Continue reading →

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Divorced Catholics and the Eucharist

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Q:  What does canon law really say about divorced people receiving Holy Communion?  –Sean A: The issue of who may, and who may not, receive the Eucharist lawfully is a canonical question with deep theological roots. Consequently, the Church has … Continue reading →

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The Eucharist and Sacramental Validity, Part II

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Q: How are some priests who are recovering alcoholics permitted to use grape juice instead of wine at Mass? Don’t you have to use wine to have a valid consecration? –Doug A: Doug’s question is, in a sense, related to … Continue reading →

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The Eucharist and Sacramental Validity, Part I

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

Q:  One of my fellow-parishioners has a violent allergy to wheat, so he can’t receive the Eucharist under the form of bread. He has to receive from the chalice instead. Why can’t priests get permission to use some other type … Continue reading →

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Can We Receive Holy Communion Twice on Christmas Day?

Posted on December 18, 2008 by

Q: When we were kids, we were told that on Christmas Day, we were allowed to receive Holy Communion twice, if we attended two Masses.  The same was true for Easter.  Is this still allowed?  –Margie A: As was discussed … Continue reading →

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