Thursday, December 17, 2009
A Christmas Table Prayer
Loving God,
On this Christmas day we give thanks that
Jesus, your Son, has come into our world
bringing us gifts of peace and joy.
Bless us as we sit down together
at this table for our Christmas meal.
Bless the food we share,
and help us to remember those who are hungry.
Be with our neighbours and our friends,
all who are lonely, sick or away from home.
We pray that our departed loved ones
may now sit at your table in heaven.
May the joy of this feast give us strength and light,
now and in the days ahead. Amen.