Friday, I arrived Detroit in time to visit with Brian, a friend from College. He announced his engagement to a lovely, articulate and faithful young woman, Becky… who likes to eat!  So, she’s a good pick for Brian in my book!

I was in Detroit for the Holy Trinity Apostolate Conference where I gave two presentations to youth as well as to the General Audience.  What a great crowd, as well as other great speakers such as Mother Dolores (the former Holywood Actress, female lead to Elvis Presley), as well as Msgr. Nalty (my classmate from New Orleans).  Here Mother Dolores shows her picture with “The King of Rock and Roll.”  

After the presentations, I had the opportunity to do a Grace Before Meals presentation and cooking demonstration at the home of Mary Giannetti, who welcomed 85 guests for a feast!  What a lovely evening! What a lovely home!  What a lovely family!

Then from there, I made my way to New York (yes, that same evening), just in time to get some sleep for the Fox and Friends taping at the NY Studios.  I made Monte Cristo, inspired by one of the scripture readings that I meditated upon a few days ago.  It was about Moses going up the mountain of the Lord. In Lent, we’re all supposed to follow Christ on his mountain top experience, not just to see the transfigured Jesus in His Glory, but also to witness the scandal of the cross on the Hill on Calvary.  The Monte Cristo (Christ’s Mountain) sandwich, was pretty tasty.  They ate it all up!

And, still, after coming back to the seminary for some prayer time, I played the role of assistant chef / sous chef to the Rector who taught a cooking class to some of the seminarians.  What a great meal, and what a wonderful way to end the busy weekend.  A meal around the table with family and friends!

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