Prayers at Mealtime

Before the Meal

The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them their meat in due season; Thou openest Thine hand, and fillest every living thing with Thy good pleasure.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Priest:O Christ our God, bless the food and drink of Thy servants, for holy art Thou, always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

After the Meal

We thank Thee, O Christ our God, that Thou hast satisfied us with Thine earthly good things; deprive us not of Thy heavenly Kingdom, but as Thou camest among Thy disciples, O Saviour, and gavest them peace, so come unto us also, and save us.

Blessed is God, Who is merciful unto us, and nourisheth us from His bountiful gifts by His grace and love toward mankind, always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.