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Feasting like a Saint | Prof. Michael Foley

The Thomistic Institute

CHAPTER

Cheers to Moderation: The Social Side of Drinking

This chapter examines how moderate drinking fosters social interaction and enhances conversations, supported by research linking it to exam performance. It also explores the cultural history of alcohol production, particularly through the influence of the Catholic Church and monks, celebrating its role in religious traditions like the Eucharist.

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