5 prayers to say before eating at home or in a restaurant

Here are five prayers to say before eating, at home or in a restaurant.

1

Father, we have gathered to share a meal in Your honor. Thank you for bringing us together as a family and thank you for this food. Bless him, Lord. We thank you for all the gifts you have given to those around this table. Help each member of our family use these gifts for Your glory. Guide our conversations during meals and guide our hearts towards Your purpose for our lives. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

2

Father, you are powerful and strong to support our bodies. Thanks for the meal we're about to enjoy. Forgive us for forgetting those who pray for food to alleviate their hunger. Bless and ease the hunger of those who are hungry, Lord, and inspire our hearts to seek ways we can help. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

3

Father, praise you for the nourishment you provide. Thank you for satisfying our physical needs of hunger and thirst. Forgive us if we take that simple joy for granted and bless this food to fuel our bodies so as to pursue Your will. We pray for energy and to be able to work for the glory of Your Kingdom. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

4

Father, bless this facility and the employees as they prepare and serve our food. Thank you for the opportunity to have us bring our meal and for the ability to relax and enjoy this moment with each other. We understand our privilege to be here and pray to be a blessing to those we meet in this place. Bless our conversation. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

5

Father, this meal is the work of Your hands. You have done so, once again, and I am grateful to you. I confess my tendency to forget to ask for Your blessing on my life, through the comforts you have given me. So many people lack these everyday comforts and it's selfish of me to forget about them. Show me how to get the most out of Your blessing in my life, because all I have is Your gift. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Source: CatholicShare.