13 Things to Say for Grace
Reciting these gratitude prayers and mealtime blessings (ideally around a table while surrounded by your nearest and dearest) can help you recognize the beauty in your life.
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When You're Grateful for Much More Than the Food
Prayer from Miraculous Silence by Mitra Rahbar (Tarcher/Penguin)
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When Your Favorite Time of the Year Has Arrived
Prayer by Nancy Byrd Turner. From Bless This Food by Adrian Butash.
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Because Your Heart Explodes at the Thought of Cooking and Eating with Family and Friends
From Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh
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A Quiet Invitation to Reflect
Prayer by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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When You're Trying Hard to Shed Fear, Anger or Uncertainty
From A Book of Blessings by Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Remembering All the Small Things You're Fortunate to Have
From The Sayings of Hazrat Inayat Khan by Hazrat Inayat Khan
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Giving Thanks for the Opportunity to Move Forward Towards Your Dreams
Prayer by Barrie Shepherd. From Alive Now, May/June 1974.
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When All You Have to Do (Right Now) Is Enjoy Your Seat at the Table
From Grateful Table: Blessings, Prayers and Graces edited by Brenda Knight
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A Reminder to Appreciate the Sun and Golden Leaves While You Can
"Thanksgiving Day Prayer" by Walter Rauschenbusch
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The All-Encompassing Way to Give Thanks
By Lauren Imparato, author of Retox: Healthy Solutions for Real Life
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A Blessing for Those Who Seek Peace and Solace
From Illuminata: A Return to Prayer by Marianne Williamson
Published 12/11/2015