FATHER LEO PATALINGHUG is the driving force behind Grace Before Meals - a movement founded on the belief that shared meals strengthen relationships - as well as the star of the Grace Before Meals webisodes, a popular online videoseries. He often cooks diners for friends, students, and local parishioners, using these opportunities to build friendships and engage in relaxed conversations in the kitchen. In addition to his work with Grace Before Meals, Father Leo also serves on the faculty at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary and travels widely as a Catholic conference speaker.
“I can think of no greater pastoral and societal priority than the
renewal of family life. And I can think of no better place
for this renewal to take place than around the dinner table.
Father Leo is leading the charge with his wise and practical book,
Grace Before Meals.”
– Father Jonathan Morris, Fox News Analyst and Author of The
Promise: God's Purpose and Plan for when Life Hurts
“Brilliant! Grace Before Meals is a delicious invitation to
celebrate family and food in ways that will nourish both the body
and the soul.”
– Matthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of The
Rhythm of Life and Rediscovering Catholicism
“The "New Evangelization" proclaimed by Pope John Paul II takes the
people of the Church into many different venues -- including, says
Father Leo Patalinghug, the kitchen. And why not? The Master
himself did a lot of his teaching over meals, and identified
himself and his enduring love for his people with bread and wine.
Catechetics-through-cooking might seem new, but it's as old as the
Gospels, and in Father Leo, this ancient craft has an engaging 21st
century practitioner.”
– George Weigel Distinguished Senior Fellow, Ethics and Public
Policy Center
“I happily endorse Grace Before Meals by Father Leo E. Patalinghug.
Father Patalinghug was a student of mine at the Pontifical North
American College in Rome when I was rector. How pleased I am to
learn that he is now nurturing and caring for both souls and
bodies, the first through sacraments and the second through good
cooking. Our human family and our supernatural family – the Church
– will be strengthened.”
– Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York
“Through his amazing ministry and this wonderful new book, Father
Leo Patalinghug has cooked up the perfect recipe for a fun,
faith-filled and delicious family life. This book is packed
not only with delectable meals any family can prepare, but also
with thought provoking commentary to get conversations flowing
around your dinner table. You'll enjoy Father Leo's culinary
treats, his spiritual inspiration, and the great wit and good cheer
with which he draws friends and family closer together to celebrate
life, love and great food.”
– Lisa M. Hendey, Founder of CatholicMom.com and author of The
Handbook for Catholic Moms
“Grace Before Meals is much more than a motto or book title.
It’s really a conscious life choice to value the true worth of
sharing meals with family and friends. Fr. Patalinghug has
beautifully captured the essence of what eating a meal with loved
ones should be – a time to reflect, to be thankful to God for all
He has given us and to take some time out of a busy day to truly
connect with your family. The book is equally inspirational
as it is appetizing.”
– Thomas S. Monaghan, Chancellor & Founder of Ave Maria
University
“Patalinghug is using his role as a budding celebrity chef to
preach the importance of the dinner table in family life.”
– The Washington Post
“Father Leo Patalinghug is looking to bring families closer
together and closer to God using the simplest of recipes: Stir
things up and have dinner together.”
– National Catholic Register
“Grace Before Meals is a movement. A movement to get families back
to the kitchen to feed each other – physically and
spiritually.”
– Catholic Digest
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