Prayer Before Meal

Birthday Celebration (S. Merma, RVM)

Welcoming of New Teachers and S. Rose

Our Loving Father, giver of all gifts, Bless us, O God. Bless our food and our
maker of heaven and earth. drink. As You gave us a share in this food,
We give You glory for Your goodness and may You give us a share in eternal life.
for Your loving care for all of us.
As this food is about to serve us as
Mindful of Your unending love and care, nourishment,
we are very much grateful as we pause may we also serve one another Lord.
before this meal, May the seal of Your love rest upon this
acknowledging the gifts that we received. food and upon this very special day.
May we and our gifts of food
We thank you for this gathering to celebrate be under the tent of Your love and peace.
the gift of life of Your child
S. Ma. Merma Liza, and to thank all who
helped her become Your instrument of love
and service.
We thank You for giving her to us –
to be with us in times of joy and sorrow,
to help us in days of need,
and to rejoice with us in moments for
celebration.

We also thank you Lord for blessing us

more through the person of S. Rose. Thank
you for the new friendship that is
our gift to each other. And may you
strengthen this with
Your Divine Love. Bless this new
companionship at this table.

And so, be with us Lord with Your

bright blessing of peace and life.
In a world where so many are hungry,
may we eat this food with humble hearts;
in a world where so many are lonely,
may we share this friendship with joyful
hearts.