Prayer at Mealtime Holy God, bless our family as we gather here to eat together, and bless this food you have given us. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Alternate Grace before Meals Gracious God, thank you for this food. Bless the people who grew it, prepared it, served it, and those with whom we share. We ask this in your name, Lord. Amen.
Prayer from the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul (Sept. 27)
God our Father, you gave Vincent de Paul the courage and holiness of an apostle for the well-being of the poor and the formation of the clergy. Help us to be zealous in continuing his work. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Request for Prayers
As members of the SSVP, we ask all to pray for our Society and its members and clients, so that we may continue our work with humility and respect for human dignity, assessing needs without judgment, while truly bearing witness to the love that God has for all people, especially those most in need.