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Nov 2020
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Saying Grace: Bless Us Oh Lord or Make I...

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Saying grace before meals is a common tradition in the Catholic faith. Today, Jeff delves into the biblical history of praying before meals and offers us two main ways to pray before meals so that however we pray, it may be a meaningful tradition in our homes.

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When we bless God before meals, we acknowledge that he is the giver of all good gifts.

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