Plasma Chris? Isn't that just the point - that those of us who believe that the chalice contains the blood of Christ don't need it to look as if contains physical cospuscles.
Those who think that the holy mysteries are merely symbolic need the visual approximation of red wine, just as as child's doll approximates to a real baby.
I have found the use of white wine to be a very good starting point for teaching. Transubstantian has to be one of the least understood doctrines, and is frequently ridiculed out of ignorance.
was for nearly three decades at Lancing College; where he taught Latin and Greek language and literature, was Head of Theology, and Assistant Chaplain. He has served three curacies, been a Parish Priest, and Senior Research Fellow at Pusey House in Oxford. Since 2011, he has been in full communion with the See of S Peter. The opinions expressed on this Blog are not asserted as being those of the Magisterium of the Church, but as the writer's opinions as a private individual. Nevertheless, the writer strives, hopes, and prays that the views he expresses are conformable with and supportive of the Magisterium. In this blog, the letters PF stand for Pope Francis. On this blog, 'Argumentum ad hominem' refers solely to the Lockean definition, Pressing a man with the consequences of his own concessions'.
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Vanpoulles Amber Altar wine might to the trick.
The Charles Ferris Church Supply in the UK...has various types of Sacramental Wine, including several Amber or Golden wines.
Father,
Hayes & Finch do a Muscat.
Regards
John U.K.
I cannot help but feel that white wine loses somewhat of the significance.
"The plasma of our Lord Jesus Christ..."
I believe Pusey House used to use, and may indeed still use, Tesco's own brand dessert wine.
Plasma Chris? Isn't that just the point - that those of us who believe that the chalice contains the blood of Christ don't need it to look as if contains physical cospuscles.
Those who think that the holy mysteries are merely symbolic need the visual approximation of red wine, just as as child's doll approximates to a real baby.
I have found the use of white wine to be a very good starting point for teaching. Transubstantian has to be one of the least understood doctrines, and is frequently ridiculed out of ignorance.
Tesco and Sainsbury both do Muscats which serve the purpose well.
I quite agree with 'Jonathan' re white wine as an interesting catechetical point, and I think Aquinas would probably agree.
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