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I found this sweet little book,
Saying Grace: Blessings for the Family Table, at a thrift shop last week for $2.50 (the bright cloth napkins were thrifted too). It's a lovely collection of blessings, prayers and sayings from a sampling of cultures, religions and writings. Each evening, Selby picks out a blessing to be read before dinner.
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Ranging from one line to one page long, the entries are accompanied by colorful, hand painted illustrations (these appear to be the main influence on the selections so far). I love the way the readings help us reconnect before we share a meal. What a great enrichment for our daily gratitude practice!
A couple of sample blessings:
There's no joy in anything unless we share it.
- American ProverbRound the table:
Peace and joy prevail.
May all who share
This season's delight
Enjoy countless more.
- Chinese Blessing
3 comments:
what a great idea! we always share the same preschool blessing...maybe big S could teach big B to mix it up a bit.
I love that...changing it up. We always do the same one too.
A great thrift store find!
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