Dear and beloved stranger,Please eat this food with usthat we may all be nourished.Please share this walk with usthat we may all know nature’s peace.Please rest in this warm housethat we may come to know each other.Please sleep under these soft blanketsthat we may all know safety.Please pray this prayerthat all our names of Godmay […]
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God is great, God is good.Let us thank him for our food.By his hands, we are fed.Let us thank him for our bread. – Author Unknown
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The day is coming to a close,and, like the disciples on the road to Emmaus,we pause to break bread together.May our eyes be opened,and, in this act of common sharing,may we see the risen Lord in one another.May we see the Lord of Life in our food,our conversation and lives shared in common.May the blessing […]
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We have come to the last meal of this day,to our supper meal.Let us be mindful of how our Lord,at such a meal as this,washed his friends’ feetin an act of holy service.As this food is about to serve us as nourishment,may we also serve one another.May the seal of God’s love rest upon this […]
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Blessed are you, loving Father,for all your gifts to us.Blessed are you for giving us family and friendsto be with us in times of joy and sorrow,to help us in days of need,and to rejoice with us in moments for celebration. Father,we praise you for your son Jesus,who knew the happiness of family and friends,and […]
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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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