Ever wonder why we call alcohol “spirits”? After all, “spirit” can refer to: the human soul, either in whole or in part; an intelligent creature with no material body (angels and demons, or if you are getting fanciful, sprites, nymphs, …
Category: Catholic Drunk History

Drunk Catholic History: Bourbon
We Catholics have quite an affinity for recreational alcohol use. Blame it on the wedding at Cana (Jn 2:1-10), the Last Supper (Lk 22:17-20) or the precious blood we celebrate at the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (1 Cor 11:20-29), but …