Grace Before Meals

Grace Before Meals is a prayer of blessing said before eating, thanking God for his gifts and asking him to bless the food and those gathered. One of the most familiar prayers in Christian homes, it turns an everyday moment into an act of gratitude. It teaches that all good things come from the hand of a loving God.

• Also known as: Blessing Before Meals
• Role: Traditional Catholic prayer

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