Daily Bread: Discover the Eucharist in Scripture
Blood and Water | Daily Bread | Episode 18
Episode 18
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7m 47s
At every Mass, the priest pours water into the chalice of wine that will soon become the Precious Blood. This sign reminds us of the blood and water that flowed from Christ's side at the Crucifixion. Learn about the Old Testament roots of this practice which foreshadow the sacraments Christ gives the Church.
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