"'Cooking is not a chore, it is a joy. Dining is not a fuel stop, it is recreation.' With this comment, Julia Child, the famed television chef, clarifies the human experience of food.
"There is a difference between eating and dining. All animals eat, but only humans dine. The preparing and sharing of a meal engages the whole person: mind, heart, and body. The mind is stimulated through planning the recipe and table conversation. A true dinner is empty without guests to share it, thus love of neighbor motivates the whole enterprise. Lastly, the nutrients of the food fortify the body. A well-executed meal can be a source of real human happiness."
In a
recent commentary related to yesterday's Gospel reading, Father Patrick Briscoe, O.P.,
reflected on banquets and the Eucharist and the joy offered through them.
To access Fr Patrick's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP: Is it such a chore to feast? (9 OCT 20)
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