In The Sound of Music, some of Marie’s favorite things include “raindrops on roses” and “whiskers on kittens.” So, we wanted to find out about our own parish priests’ favorite things. What do they enjoy most? We recently sat down with Fr. Leo and Fr. Zach to find out.
Fr. Leo’s Favorite Things
Food: Meat loaf
Color: Blue
Book: Bible
Dessert: Angel food cake and ice cream
Movie: Christmas Vacation
TV Show: NCIS
Celebrity: Clint Eastwood
Hot drink: Hot chocolate
Cold drink: Diet Dr. Pepper
Historical figure: The Apostles
Snack: Popcorn
Vacation Destination: Frankenmuth, Mich.
Hobby: Golf
Sports Team: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Memory: Vacations in Wisconsin with family
Motivational quote: “Where your treasure is, that’s where you find your heart.”
Holiday tradition: Decorating the house, and Christmas trees
Scripture passage: “Forgive and you will be forgiven.”
Book of the Bible: Any of the Gospels
Saint: St. Leo the Great
Favorite thing about being a priest: Serving God’s people
Subject in school: English and Theology
Fictional Character: Scrooge
Season: Fall
Fr. Zach’s Favorite Things
Food: Anything Asian — especially Thai food. I also love Italian.
Color: Red, blue, and purple
Book: I am contractually obligated to respond by saying the Bible and the Catechism. Both are absolutely my favorite books, but I also love Harry Potter!
Dessert: Rhubarb pie
Movie: Harry Potter movies
TV Show: Downton Abbey
Celebrity: I really don’t have a favorite celebrity − unless Pope Francis counts!
Hot drink: Coffee
Cold drink: Unsweetened tea
Historical figure: Jesus Christ
Snack: Chips and salsa
Vacation Destination: Rome
Hobby: Cooking and entertaining
Sports Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Memory: My ordination
Motivational quote: Isaiah 40:31, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”
Holiday tradition: Christmas Eve Mass
Scripture passage: Isaiah 40:31
Book of the Bible: John
Saint: St. Meinrad
Favorite thing about being a priest: Celebrating the Sacraments, visiting the classrooms at the grade school, and sharing meals with parishioners