Dear Father | Scripture provides for using grapes for Communion wine
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Why does the Church require that wine be used for the Precious Blood of Christ?
Father Mayo's answer:
According to the Code of Canon Law, Canon 924 states that the wine used for Holy Mass should be natural and made from grapes that are not corrupted. Grape juice is not valid matter; the juice must be raw or from fresh grapes, which are susceptible to fermentation.
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