Heavenly Father
We praise You and thank You for Your goodness on this Thanksgiving Day.
Thank You for this food.
Thank You for family and friends - those gathered here with us and those far away.
Thank You for Your abundant love and mercy.
Father, we ask that You bestow
special blessings today on those who are suffering, especially families who are hungry and
homeless.
May they know that You walk beside them even in their sorrow.
And through the help of St. Anthony's Guild, may they soon find happiness and peace in You.
Amen.
Good and gracious God, we come before You today united with all who give You thanks and
praise. Fill us with gratitude for Your many blessings, both physical and spiritual.
We thank You in particular this day for the gifts of food and family. Bless this food, Lord,
that it may nourish our bodies. Bless our family, especially those who can't be with us today.
Also today, we remember those of our family who have gone to be with You.
Grant us Your spiritual blessings and help us pray daily for the grace to serve You in
response to Your bountiful gifts to us. Bless all who serve You throughout the world.
Amen.