Exclusive content from the new illustrated book from Marian Press, Sacred Wine: The Holy History and Heritage of Catholic Vintners by Emily Stimpson Chapman.

Join the Most Rev. Joseph Roesch, MIC, Superior General of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, as he visits the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore in Italy. There, a community of Benedictine monks live, pray, practice hospitality,and make wine, all in accordance with the Benedictine rule.

Discover the Sacred Story Behind Every Glass of Wine!

From the vineyards of ancient monasteries to the altars of the Church, wine has always carried a deeper meaning — one that points to the mystery of Christ Himself. In Sacred Wine, acclaimed Catholic author Emily Stimpson Chapman invites you to rediscover how this humble fruit of the vine reveals profound truths about God, beauty, sacrifice, and communion.

Through vivid storytelling and rich theology, Sacred Wine traces how generations of monks, priests, and faithful Catholics have cultivated wine not only as a craft, but as a form of prayer — a labor of love that mirrors the transformation of grapes into the Blood of Christ. Journey through the vineyards of Europe’s monasteries, the cellars of ancient abbeys, and the hearts of those who saw in winemaking a reflection of the Creator’s own artistry.

More than a history, this book is an invitation to contemplate the divine mysteries present in ordinary things — to see how creation itself, when offered to God, becomes a channel of grace.

Raise your eyes — and your glass — to the glory of God, who turns the simple into the sacred.

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