Lead us, O God, from the sight of the lovely things of the world
to the thought of thee their Creator;
and grant that delighting in the beautiful things of thy creation
we may delight in thee,
the first author of beauty,
and the sovereign Lord of all thy works,
blessed for evermore.

Happy Thanksgiving!

As we gather around the various tables we have been called to this Thursday, let us remember the God of abundance, who has lavished his blessings upon us. As the Psalmist wrote: Let us give thanks to the Lord, for his mercy endures forever.

Following is a prayer of thanksgiving from St. Francis:
You are holy, Lord the only God,
And your deeds are wonderful.

You are strong.
You are great.
You are the Most High.
You are almighty.
You, holy Father, are
King of heaven and earth.

You are Three and One,
Lord God, all good.
You are Good, all Good, Supreme Good.
Lord God, living and true.

You are love,
You are wisdom.
You are humility.
You are endurance.
You are rest.
You are peace.
You are joy and gladness.
You are justice and moderation.
You are all our riches.
And you suffice for us.

You are beauty.
You are gentleness.
You are our proctector,
You are our guardian and defender.
You are courage.
You are our haven and our hope.

You are our faith.
Our great consolation.
You are our eternal life,
Great and wonderful Lord,
God almighty,
Merciful Savior.

May the grace and peace of Christ be with you as you rejoice in the blessings of God.

Pax et Bonum,
Loree+

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