Long before European religious orders turned grapes into wine, and even before Jesus transformed wine into His Blood, the fruit of the vine was almost always more than a drink. It was a witness to the God Who created it, affirming both God’s existence and God’s goodness. By Emily Stimpson Chapman Wine is Sacred The monks tend the grapevines at the majestic Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore in Italy (below), named by National Geographic as one of the “25 Best Places to Travel to in 2025.” 24 Marian Helper • Winter 2025-26 • Marian.org New from Marian Press
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