How the Catholic Church—from Jesus to Dom Perignon to modern monks—has helped perfect the art of winemaking

The Incarnation continues in the church, the body of Christ.

As many restrictions put in place for the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted, some Catholic dioceses around the country are returning to offering consecrated wine in the chalice for Communion.

The precious blood is an important part of Communion, but many people are afraid of the risk of cross-contamination from a shared chalice. Why shouldn’t we simply use separate cups? There are a few reasons.

On the season premiere of “The Gloria Purvis Podcast,” Gloria speaks with Bishop Andrew Cozzens about the meaning of the Eucharist, the eucharistic revival and the importance of encounter in creating missionary disciples.

After two years without it, I fear we are forgetting what is so precious about Christ’s blood and the reception of Communion in both forms.