Prayers for Meals

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Prayers before meals

BEFORE BREAKFAST

Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Amen.

Our Father who art in heaven,

hallowed be Thy Name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses, as we

forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and for ever and until the ages of ages. Amen.

Lord have mercy. (3)

Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us, and save us. Amen.

Christ our God, bless the food and drink of your servants, for you are holy always, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

THANKSGIVING AFTER BREAKFAST

We thank you. Christ our God, for you have satisfied us with earthly gifts. Do not deprive us of your heavenly kingdom, but as you, O Saviour, came among your disciples and gave them peace, come among us also and save us. Amen.

PRAYERS BEFORE LUNCH

Through the prayers of the holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy upon us. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be Thy Name.

Thy kingdom come. Your will

be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and until the ages of ages. Amen.

Lord have mercy. (3)

Through the prayers of the holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Amen.

Christ our God, bless the food and drink of your servants, for you are holy always, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

THANKSGIVING AFTER LUNCH

We thank you, Christ our God, for you have satisfied us with earthly gifts. Do not deprive us of your heavenly kingdom, but as you, O Saviour, came among your disciples and gave them peace, come among us also and save us.

PRAYERS BEFORE DINNER

The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and they who seek the Lord shall praise him, their hearts shall live to the ages of ages.

Through the prayers of the holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Amen.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and until the ages of ages. Amen.

Lord have mercy. (3)

Christ our God, bless the food and the drink of your servants, for you are holy always, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

THANKSGIVING AFTER DINNER

Through the prayers of the holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Amen.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and for ever and until the ages of ages. Amen.

Lord have mercy. (3)

Lord, you have gladdened our hearts in your creation, and we have rejoiced in the work of your hands. The light of your countenance has shined upon us, Lord. You have gladdened our hearts. We have been satisfied with the good things of the earth.

Blessed is God, who has mercy upon us and nourishes us from his bountiful gifts by his grace and love always.

We shall sleep in peace and repose in you, for you alone, Lord, have sustained us in hope, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

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