A lesson from the crab August 20, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Enjoying Baltimore steamed crabs at New All Saints’ Aug. 18 crab feast brought to mind an old Nigerian proverb for Spiritan Father Uju Patrick Okeahialam. As the pastor tells it, there once was a crab that swam many mighty rivers and an ocean only to meet its end in the humble waters of an old woman’s cooking pot. “It means that you must be so careful about the little things because the little things can be one’s undoing if one isn’t careful,” Father Okeahialam said. The African pastor said he has long been familiar with crabs. In Nigeria, crab is considered a delicacy. Cooking with the juices of the crustacean is delicious, he said, because it’s so flavorful. With a laugh, the pastor said that since has lived in what he called “the City of Crab” for the last three years, he has to be an ambassador for Baltimore’s culinary treasure. “Whenever I have visitors, I take them to crab places,” he said. “You cannot come visit without having a taste of the crab.” His advice for crab picking? “You have to have some patience to relish the delicacy,” he said. “It’s very labor intensive.” Also read: A crab feast like no other for parishioners of New All Saints Email George P. Matysek Jr. at gmatysek@CatholicReview.org Read More Local News Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism and Black Catholics’ contributions Deacon O’Donnell’s ‘normal’ faith life led to priestly vocation Fullerton church begins renovations Deacon Alex Mwebaze is happy to call Maryland home Knights of Columbus announces June 19 novena for intention of Pope Leo For Deacon Shiadrik Mokum, the priesthood is all about community Print
