Archbishop issues letter on Mass, influenza season

In a letter to archdiocesan priests, Archbishop Raymond Burke issued a precautionary warning about the flu season and spreading germs during Mass.

In a Nov. 13 memorandum, the archbishop wrote that Catholics should remain attentive to two specific parts of the Mass — the sign of peace, which is normally given by a handshake; and sharing the chalice at the distribution of the Precious Blood.

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