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Prayer before the Christmas meal

article published on 19/05/2025 in the category : Christmas
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Christmas dinner is a time for sharing and joy, when loved ones come together to celebrate love and generosity. Before savouring the carefully prepared dishes, taking a moment to reflect in prayer helps to place this event under the sign of gratitude and blessing. Here is a detailed and lengthy prayer to accompany this precious moment of family communion.

Thanksgiving and blessing for Christmas meal


Almighty and infinitely good Lord,

On this feast day when we celebrate the birth of your Son,

We come before you with hearts filled with gratitude.

We thank you for this unique moment,

For the warmth of our families together,

And for the wonders you have wrought in our lives.


Thank you, Lord, for this table abundantly set,

For the hands that lovingly prepared this meal,

And for the joy of being together in peace and unity.

Make this feast a symbol of your generosity,

And teach us to share with those in need.


We entrust to you, Lord, those who tonight have no table to sit at,

Those who suffer loneliness or hunger,

And those who are going through trials.

Give them strength and hope,

And make us instruments of your peace.


Benish, Lord, this food we are about to receive.

May it be for us a source of strength and comfort,

And may it nourish not only our bodies,

But also our souls, in gratitude for your blessings.


We also pray for our absent ones,

Those whom we miss and carry in our hearts.

May they feel, wherever they are, the love and light of Christmas.


Lord, teach us to see in every dish,

In every smile exchanged around this table,

And in every moment spent together,

A reflection of your infinite love.


Finally, as we share this meal,

Help us to cultivate peace, humility and brotherhood,

So that on this sacred day, your message of love

Illuminates every corner of our lives.


With Christmas joy and deep faith,

We praise and thank you.


Amen.


This prayer before Christmas dinner is a precious moment to gather hearts and lift our thoughts to the divine. By giving thanks for the blessings received, we honour the spiritual significance of Christmas and share heartfelt communion as a family. Take the time to savour this moment, not just for the food, but for the bonds that unite you. Merry Christmas, under God's benevolent gaze.

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