Grape vines, vineyards and wine make many appearances in Scripture, representing blood, propagation and the people of God.
Wine: An omnipresent food with spiritual significance
Q-and-A on the Vatican’s recent instruction on bread, wine for Communion
The Vatican recently published a circular letter, “On the bread and wine for the Eucharist,” sent to diocesan bishops at the request of Pope Francis. Dated June 15 — the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ — the letter was made public by the Vatican July 8.
Vatican asks bishops to ensure validity of matter for Eucharist
Bishops should look at ways to help verify and guarantee the validity and worthiness of the bread and wine used for the celebration of the Eucharist, the Vatican said in a recent document.