Prayer For Blessing of Bread
Holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God, graciously deign to bless this bread with Thy spiritual benediction that all who eat it may have health of body and soul and that they may be protected against all sickness and against all the snares of their enemies.
Through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, the Living Bread that came down from heaven and giveth life and salvation to the world; who liveth and reigneth with Thee
in the unity of the Holy Ghost, forever and ever.
Amen
Another Version
V. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
R. Who has made heaven and earth.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with your spirit.
Let us pray:
Lord Jesus Christ, You live and are King forever. Bread of angels, Bread of everlasting life, be so kind as to bless this bread as You blessed the five loaves in the desert, that all who taste of it may through it receive health of body and soul.
R. Amen.
(Then the bread is sprinkled with holy water.)
Another Version
V. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
R. Who has made heaven and earth.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with your spirit.
Let us pray.
Holy Lord, Father almighty, eternal God, be so kind as to bless this bread with Your holy spiritual blessing. May it be, to all that eat of it, health of both mind and body.
May it be a guard against all illnesses and all snares of the enemy, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Your Son, the Living Bread that comes down from heaven
and gives life and salvation to the world, and who lives and is King and God with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.
R. Amen.
(Then the bread is sprinkled with holy water.)
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