Give thanks with us!

At Thanksgiving we pause to reflect on God's many good gifts, and to give thanks in the company of those we love.

Though we may be far apart, you are invited to join us here on this blog. Please add your favorite table blessings, prayers, readings...or simply reflect on what fills you with gratitude. Here are some of our favorites...

"Live wholeheartedly, be surprised, give thanks and praise, then you will discover the fullness of your life." --Brother David Steindle-Rast

Brigid's Grace

God bless our food; God bless our drink.

And keep our homes and ourselves in your embrace, O God. Amen.

from the Isle of Lewis

Our God, we are Your guests, and 'tis You who keeps the generous table.

We thank You. Amen.

from the Norhumberland Community

O Lord, everybody's home,

eating, drinking, breathing in the Lord.

Now rejoice: the family's all together.

The Stranger's Blessing

The Sacred Three be blessing thee, thy table and its store.

The Sacred Three be blessing all thy loved ones evermore. Amen.

A Hebridean Grace

Lord God, giver of all good things,

may we who share at this table, like pilgrims here on earth,

be welcomed with your saints to the heavenly feast. Amen.

From the Book of Common Prayer

Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen


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