Priest advocates family meals
22.05.12
With the holiday break coming to an end and schedules filling up yet again, Father Leo Patalinghug reminds us to take time for the family meal.
Father Leo, also known as "The Cooking Priest," recently visited St. Philip Neri Catholic church in Fort Mill to discuss his Grace Before Meals movement. His main mission is to build stronger families by eating together. The website www.gracebeforemeals.com details specific tools and goals to help you recharge and reconnect.
Suggestions for mealtime include turning the TV off while eating, engaging the family in conversation while cooking, saying grace before each meal, introducing interesting topics to discuss, telling friends about the movement and trying to eat meals with family five days per week.
Father Leo, a priest in the Archdiocese of Maryland, knows his way around the kitchen. Appearing on the Food Network's hit show, "Throw Down" with Bobby Flay, he defeated world-renowned chef, Bobby Flay, in a steak fajita cooking competition. His web-based cooking show is also featured on his website.
Source: Charlotte Observer