He is stripped. He is nailed to the cross. His body is taken down. He is buried. He is resurrected.
Communion wine is fermented grape juice and is therefore alcoholic.
Wine and vineyards were symbols of happiness and signs of God's blessing in the Promised Land. Mixing wine and water has roots in historical practicality and theological insight. Historically, wine carried by the traveler was mixed with the water of the desert to purify it. Word of God, The - The first part of the Holy Eucharist ending with the Peace. The focus of this part of the Eucharist is on the reading of Scripture and prayers of praise and petition.