Thanksgiving Day · at the table
Thanksgiving at our table
One person reads; everyone answers “Amen.”
To open the meal
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Lord God, you give us our food in due season.Thank you for this day, for this meal, and for each other.Remember those who are hungry, those who are alone,and those we love who are with you now.Bless us, and bless this food.Through Christ our Lord.Amen.
Bless us, O Lord
Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts,which we are about to receive from thy bounty,through Christ our Lord.Amen.For this year, for this table, and for everyone around it,we give you thanks.
For the empty chair
Lord, remember those whose place at this table is empty this year,near or far, or with you now.Keep them in your peace.Amen.
After the meal
We give thee thanks, almighty God,for these and all thy gifts,which we have receivedthrough Christ our Lord.Amen.
“Bless us, O Lord” and the grace after meals: traditional Catholic graces, public domain. The other prayers: AngelGuard.
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