Catholic Prayers Portal

Prayer before meals

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

OUR FATHER.

Bless us, Lord, and Thy gifts,
which, according to Thy bounties, we will eat.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

or:

God bless us and these gifts
(bless those who raised them, brought and prepared them)
and teach us to share bread and joy with others.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen