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Traditional Catholic prayer

Grace Before Meals

God’s blessing before a meal.

Source: With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Rev. F. X. Lasance, page 147.

Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Jesus Christ. R. Amen.

About this prayer

What it is
Grace Before Meals asks God to bless us and the food we are about to receive.
Prayer intention
God’s blessing before a meal.
When to pray
Before eating, alone or together with your household.
Languages
English
English prayer source
With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Rev. F. X. Lasance, page 147. View the historical source. View the printed prayer page. Novena Regina provides the explanations above. The prayer text follows the source named here.

Traditional Catholic prayer

Grace Before Meals

Source: With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Rev. F. X. Lasance, page 147.

Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Jesus Christ. R. Amen.

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