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Leo Patalinghug

Priest, TV Host, Author & Chef

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  Leo Patalinghug Profile

Rev. Leo E. Patalinghug is no ordinary Catholic priest! As an ordained member of a Pontifical Secular Institutem Voluntas Dei (the "Will of God Institute"), he is tasked to do what Jesus did: go into the world and share the good news. For Fr. Leo, that doesn't mean preaching or passing out a collection plate. Instead, he loosens his Roman Collar, puts on an apron, cooks a meal, and sends out a plate of amazing food in order to encourage conversation as a member of the human family.

As an accomplished and award winning chef, he hopes to touch hearts and minds by going through a person's stomach.

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Leo Patalinghug Profile
Rev. Leo E. Patalinghug is no ordinary Catholic priest! As an ordained member of a Pontifical Secular Institutem Voluntas Dei (the "Will of God Institute"), he is tasked to do what Jesus did: go into the world and share the good news. For Fr. Leo, that doesn't mean preaching or passing out a collection plate. Instead, he loosens his Roman Collar, puts on an apron, cooks a meal, and sends out a plate of amazing food in order to encourage conversation as a member of the human family.

As an accomplished and award winning chef, he hopes to touch hearts and minds by going through a person's stomach.

Fr. Leo's unique background offers a joyful surprise for worldwide audiences. Don't let the Roman Collar fool you. It's not everyday you meet a Summa Cum Laude Vatican trained theologian, a world champion titled martial arts instructor, former award winning choreographer for a breakdancing group, and now host of an international TV show, radio show, best selling author, motivational speaker, and host and creator of GraceBeforeMeals.Com which connects food, faith, family and fun!

He has been featured on PBS, NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, EWTN, the Cooking Channel and the Food Network.

While presenting on serious and deep topics that affect our everyday lives, Fr. Leo uses his unique background to present a heartfelt message in a way that makes even the loftiest and deepest topics more palatable and digestible.

  Leo Patalinghug Talk Titles

"The Power of Food"

"The Power of Food"
Food as the Universal Language
The popularity of food shows and the public's interest in a multibillion dollar food industry reminds us of the power contained in each bite of food we digest. However, it is often taken for granted and therefore confusing food as the "end" or "goal," rather than understanding it as simply a "means" to a proper end. But what is that "end"? When it comes to food, putting the cart before the horse leads to culinary confusion, evidenced by eating disorders and other dysfunctions evidenced by the medical unhealthiness despite modern medicines, abusive treatment of the environment, mismanaged personal and global economy, and, worst of all: the broken relationships in families, communities, and our global family. What can help improve our lives and offer solutions to these problems? Food - better understood! Who knew that each bite of food we intake, when approached more thoughtfully, can make a difference for the good? Food has power because it communicates a universal language. We all have to eat! But we have choices in food consumption. In this presentation, we let food speak for itself.

"Ingredients for an Inspired Life"

"Ingredients for an Inspired Life"
A Priest, Chef, Break Dancer, Black Belt Champion, and Man Struggling Like the Everyone Else:
A message of forgiveness, perseverance, and being the best we can be in this life"
The movement, "Grace Before Meals" has helped countless numbers of people live inspired lives, simply by encouraging people to remember common sense life basics, to develop the ability to discern fact from fiction, and encourage people to seek creative opportunities by discovering our personal passions. Fr. Leo Patalinghug, as creator and host of this international food and faith movement gives an uplifting, humorous, and meaningful presentation on what happens when life gives a basket of mixed ingredients. It doesn't always make sense how a former breakdancer and martial art instructor became a priest who also won a Food Network competition, "Throw Down with Bobby Flay." Learn how to turn life's lemons into something more than just lemon aid.

"The Necessity for Family Meals"

"The Necessity for Family Meals"
A fixated fast food mentality has left our modern families and relationships hungry for more family time. The traditional family meal, while seen as "old fashioned" must not be understood in terms of a fad, but a necessity. Studies have shown incredible positive results for families that eat together regularly. What would happen if we applied the same discipline in our communities, businesses or global relationships. As we expect everything in a "microwavable minute" we have to remember that real life uses a crockpot. We can learn incredible lessons if we're willing to celebrate (or endure) a regular family meal. But even better, we can digest the real meaning of a family gathered around the table.

"Theology for Non Believers"

"Theology for Non Believers"
Separation of Church and State Doesn't Mean a Divorce
It has been said that family dinners should avoid divisive topics like sports, politics or religion. By modern standards however, sports and politics have become a form of religion, and religion has become a form of "sport" or "political viewpoint." How are we to discern and deal with the confusion that has come from a disordered understanding of religion in our everyday, modern, pluralistic society? What is needed in our families, neighborhoods, business and global relationships is a better and more "theological" understanding of religion. If there is a God, what would God say about how today's world understands and live out religious beliefs? When religion is misunderstood and misused it leads to wars and conflicts, rather than peace and harmony. This non-preachy, but educationally entertaining presentation, can help participants (believers and atheists alike) to grasp a healthier, better, and more theological approach to religion so that families, coworkers (and even people we don't like) live in peace before we have to rest in peace.

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