Author name: Powerful Catholic Prayer

Dear God: Thank you for preparing this table before us. Thank you for the bounty of the earth, which nourishes our bodies. Thank you for the abundance of your goodness, which sustains our lives, strengthening us to serve you more effectively. Thank you for the hands that prepared this meal and for the joy of […]

Heavenly Father, we who follow Jesus give You praise. Bless us in Your love, and bless this food which we share for the glory of Your name. Father, we ask this blessing through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Take time to claim your strength; they are gifts of God. Take time to have fun; it’s God’s way of teaching you your strengths. Take time to grow yourself; only you can grow you. Take time to trust yourself; God trusts you. Take time to be self-reliant; it is better than being dependent. Take time

Lord Jesus Christ, our Brother and our Saviour, You have prayed that we will be one as You and Your Father are one. Send Your Holy Spirit to preside over this meeting, and help us to work together for Your honour and glory and for the salvation of the world. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer,

Jesus Christ a King of Glory has come in Peace. + God became man, + and the Word was made flesh. + Christ was born of a Virgin. + Christ suffered. + Christ was crucified. + Christ died. + Christ rose from the dead. + Christ ascended into Heaven. + Christ conquers. + Christ reigns.

Heavenly Father, Maker of Heaven and earth, You have chosen us to be Your people: help us to give You glory in everything we do. Bless + this N., and let it bring many people together. Help us to meet one another in joy and to gain many benefits from being here together. Father, we

Prior to the blessing, the priest vests himself surplice and white stole. Priest: Our help is in the name of the Lord. People: Who made heaven and earth. Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty and merciful God, Who by the many appearances on earth of the

Dear Father of us all, we praise You and give You glory today. We thank You for the gifts You have shown to us: for the love You have given to N. and N. for the joy we are sharing, and for this banquet we are about to begin. Bless us, Father, and the food

This day is full of beauty and adventure, help me Lord to be fully alive to it all. During this day, may I become a more thoughtful person, a more prayerful person, a more generous and kindly person. Help me not to be turned in on myself but to be sensitive and helpful to others.

Heavenly Father, bless us as we come together in Your Name. Send the Spirit of Jesus into our hearts to guide us in our discussions for the good of all. Father, we ask this grace through Christ our Lord. Amen.