In Episode 10, we explore the intersection of Faith, Food, and Family with Father Leo Patalinghug, the “Cooking Priest.” Father Leo shares his unique journey from a profound religious experience to his Apostolates, Plating Grace and Grace and Grub. This episode delves into the Theology of food, its power to unite, and its role in both physical and spiritual nourishment, offering a recipe for stronger family bonds and a deeper understanding of the Faith. He also shares how he uses media to evangelise and offers some wisdom for navigating social media as a Catholic.

Fr. Leo Patalinghug is a Priest member of a community of consecrated life, Voluntas Dei (Latin phrase that means ‘The Will of God’). This community is a Secular Institute of Pontifical Rite. He is the Founder, Host, and Director of Grace Before Meals, an international apostolate to help strengthen families and relationships through God’s gift of a family meal. He is also establishing a non-profit organisation called “The Table Foundation” with the mission to elevate culture and family life, one meal at a time. Along with his priestly duties, Fr. Leo is the host for the TV Show Savouring our Faith on EWTN, Co-Host for the radio show Entertaining Truth on Sirius XM Radio, a bestselling author, contributor for newspapers and magazines, and rated as one of the best speakers for the New Evangelisation.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Introduction of Father Leo

(02:07) – Voluntas Dei Institute

(03:37) – Calling to the Priesthood

(05:34) – The Genesis of the Food Ministry

(07:42) – Apostolates: Plating Grace and Grace and Grub

(10:00) – Grace and Grub: Ministry for the Formerly Incarcerated

(13:49) – God’s Mercy and the Challenges of Prison Ministry

(16:34) – The Challenges of Serving Truth

(19:31) – Communion at the Table

(20:35) – Theology of Food

(23:52) – Eucharist as a Gift

(27:05) – Entitlement and the Eucharist in Modern Culture

(29:55) – The Pastor’s Role in the Church

(32:18) – The Mass: Sacrifice and Celebration

(37:17) – Saving the Family: Sharing Meals

(39:12) – Do’s and Don’ts at the Dining Table

(41:30) – Media Evangelisation

(44:54) – Navigating Social Media as a Catholic

(47:44) – Who do you eat with and why?

(48:37) – Dangers of Social Media and Finding the Balance

(53:35) – Staying Hungry for God