grace before meals
Pre-dinner thanksgiving prayer
A short prayer of thanks offered before eating, blessing the food and expressing gratitude.
The practice is common across religious traditions: Who wants to say grace before meals?
Often shortened to simply grace: Let's say grace.
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- prayerAddress to deity
- thanksgivingExpression of grateful praise
- give thanksExpress appreciation verbally
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