Prayers at the Meal

PRAYERS AT THE MEAL OF A BLESSED CHRISTIAN

Prayer before the meal

Our Father: Glory be, and now: Lord, have mercy (3). (Lord,) Bless.

Priest: Christ our God, bless the food and drink of Your servants and children, for You are holy always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

(If layperson: By the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.)

Prayer after the meal

We thank You, Christ our God, for having satisfied us with Your earthly blessings. Do not deprive us of Your Heavenly Kingdom, but, as You came, Savior, among Your disciples and gave them the peace of God, come also to us and save us.

Glory be, and now: Lord, have mercy (3). (Lord,) Bless.

Priest: Blessed be God, who shows mercy and sustains us with His rich gifts, His grace and love of mankind, always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

(If layperson: By the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.)

Prayer before supper

May the poor eat and be satisfied, and those who seek Him glorify God; may their hearts live forever. Amen.

Glory be, and now: Lord, have mercy (3). (Lord,) Bless.

Priest: Christ our God, bless the food and drink of Your servants and children, for You are holy always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

(If layperson: By the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.)

Prayer after supper

Blessed are You, Christ our God, who gave food in its time. Fill us also with Your Holy Spirit and be with us all the days of our life. Amen.

Glory be, and now: Lord, have mercy (3). (Lord,) Bless.

Priest: God is with us by His grace and love of mankind, always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

(If layperson: By the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.)

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