If this virus is transmitted through unwashed hands, then the obvious solution would be to wash your hands before giving out communion.
A step I would almost automatically presume would be the case. I just would naturally have guessed that the priest did this anyway, as a matter of procedure or courtesy.
Or reverence for what he would consider the sanctity of what he was about to do. What priest would consider consecrating the host with unwashed hands?
You’re sure you’re an ex-Catholic? Look up the term “lavabo”.
I would think so too. However, I have a few thoughts on that:
(1) is it possible that a quick wash of hands is not enough wrt the virus? Because maybe he did, but not a thorough washing, KWIM?
(2) How many Catholics make a point of washing their hands prior to going to Mass (and receiving the Host in their hands)? Same idea, I think.
My thought was how the body of Christ could transmit Hepatitis.
What priest would consider consecrating the host with unwashed hands?One of our priests, God rest his soul, washed his hands so intently, that Jesus had a hint of Irish Spring! :)