The tradition of breaking bread together, of sharing a meal, helps in community building.  In these busy days of unceasing distractions, mealtimes can be a moment to pause in our day, to come together and converse.

The presentation of the meal, the set table and flowers, the thankfulness surrounding the meal, the wholesomeness of the meal, and the taste of the meal are all important elements.  The sense of taste is developed in a healthy way when the wholesomeness of the food, the quality of the food, is emphasized, as well as when a variety of tastes are presented in a pleasing, reverent way.