Thanksgiving Day

"And now, bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things on earth; Who fosters people’s growth from their mother’s womb, and fashions them according to his will! May he grant you joy of heart and may peace abide among you; May his goodness toward us endure in Israel to deliver us in our days.” -Sirach 50:22-24

I am thankful for the countless gifts God has showered down upon me. I count all of you who kindly take time out of your day to pray with me here in those gifts. A wonderful woman named Arlene, whom I’ve never met, sent me a card containing this Thanksgiving prayer. I wanted to share it with you.

God bless you, and from my family to yours, may you have a blessed Thanksgiving.

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.

We pray this in the name of Jesus, Your Son our Lord, Who gives all things freely according to our needs. Continue to bless and give us Your peace. Amen
 
 Saint Clement, pray for us.

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Jesus, I trust in you!