Before Breakfast
The eyes of all creatures look to You
and You give them their food in due time.
You open wide Your hand,
and grant the desires of all who live.
†Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (3) Give the blessing.
O Christ God, bless this food and drink for Your servants,
for You are holy, always, now and for ever and ever. Amen.
After Breakfast
Blessed are You, O Christ our God;
You have given us food in due time.
Fill us also with Your Holy Spirit,
and abide with us all the days of our lives. Amen.
Before Dinner (Noon Meal)
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
†Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
now and for ever and ever. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (3) Give the blessing.
O Christ God, bless this food and drink for Your servants,
for You are holy, always, now and for ever and ever. Amen.
After Dinner (Noon Meal)
We give thanks to You, O Christ our God,
for You have satisfied us with Your earthly blessings.
Deprive us not, especially of Your heavenly kingdom,
but, as You came into the midst of Your disciples, O Saviour,
granting them peace, so come to us also and save us!
†Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
now and for ever and ever. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (3) Give the blessing.
Blessed be God, Who shows us mercy
and nourishes us with His abundant gifts
through His grace and loving kindness,
always, now and for ever and ever. Amen.
Before Supper
The poor shall eat and be satisfied;
those who seek the Lord shall praise Him;
and their hearts will live forever.
†Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
now and for ever and ever. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (3) Give the blessing.
O Christ God, bless this food and drink for Your servants,
for You are holy, always, now and for ever and ever. Amen.
After Supper
More honourable than the cherubim
and by far more glorious than the seraphim;
ever a virgin, you gave birth to God the Word,
O true Mother of God, we magnify you.
†Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
now and for ever and ever. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. (3) Give the blessing.
God is with us through His grace and love for mankind,
always, now and for ever and ever. Amen.