Each Wednesday during Lent, children of Holy Family take time to reflect on the story of the Last Supper. This week, we gave special attention to Luke’s description of Jesus as he gave thanks for the bread and cup. Luke’s words were familiar to us:
“Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, ‘Take this and divide it among yourselves…
“Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them…”
Jesus — it turns out — was in the habit of giving thanks for all kinds of God’s gifts, even ordinary gifts like bread and wine. It is so easy to forget to give thanks! We took time to practice offering prayers of thanks for ordinary gifts. We tried out words that Jesus himself may have used.
Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.
On waking up: Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who opens the eyes of the blind.
Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, through Whose word everything comes into being.
And we thought up a few of our own…
“Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, because you have given me a sister.”
“Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, because you made the sun to give light to the world.”
“Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, because you made wolves.”
“Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, because you made special flowers and roses.”
“Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, because you gave me my mom.”
Can you add to our list of thanksgivings?