Father, for our foodwe thank you, and for our joys:help us love you more. – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, A Book of Blessings, 186.
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Father of mercy,we praise you and give you gloryfor the wonderful gifts you have given us:for life and health, for faith and love,and for this meal we have shared together. Father,we thank you through Christ our Lord. – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, A Book of Blessings, 186.
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May we be strong in virtuefirm in time of trouble,and always ready to help others in time of need. May we be blessed by Godas we share this foodand as we work and live togetherfor the good of all. – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, A Book of Blessings, 183.
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Lord Jesus,we are your brothers and sisters,and we gather here in your name.In your love, give us your blessing,and bless this food for us.Help us to grow in your love,and work with you to build up the kingdom of God. – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, A Book of Blessings, 182.
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Lord Jesus, our brother,be with us today.Bless our happy gathering,and bless this meal that we share.Protect us all,and help us to grow in your love.Lord Jesus,we praise your holy name for ever. – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, A Book of Blessings, 179.
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Earth maker and Lord of all creation,we are mindful that this food before ushas already been blessed by the sun, earth and rain.We pause to be gratefulfor the hidden gifts of life in this food. Bless our eyes and tasteso that we may eat this foodin a holy and mindful manner. We lift up this […]
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Lord God and giver of all good gifts,we are grateful as we pause before this meal,for all the blessings of life that you give to us.Daily, we are fed with good things,nourished by friendship and care,feasted with forgiveness and understanding.And so, mindful of your continuous care,we pause to be gratefulfor the blessings of this table. May […]
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Loving Father,we thank you for bringing us together for this meal:may we continue to live in your friendshipand in harmony with one another.Bless this food,a sign of your loving care for us,and bless us in our daily lives.Bless your church throughout the world,and all those who seek to do your will today. Father of mercy,all […]
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Blessed are you, Lord God, king of the universe:you raised your beloved son from the dead,and made him Lord of all.We turn to you in prayerand ask you to bless usand this food you have given us.Help us to be generous toward others,and to work with them so that they too may eat well. Loving […]
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