Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024

The Prayers of the Faithful

For Church leaders and those who reveal faith to the world. May the Holy Spirit instill gratefulness within us as we work for justice in our church and world. May we rejoice at the table of the Eucharist on this day of thanks.

We pray to the Lord.

For our nation. May our efforts on this day of gratitude extend to all peoples on earth. May we work for the dignity of every human being. May we console one another and work for our common good and ever deepening awareness of our human nature.

We pray to the Lord.

For hearts that harbor fear. May gratefulness be ever on our lips. May we sing praise to God in our communities of faith and around our family tables. May our hearts find the love we need.

We pray to the Lord.

For our table conversations on this Thanksgiving Day. May we speak of only love and support as we gather to dine this day. May old tensions be eased and may we truly see the dignity of our loved ones. May we converse with gentleness and take our time to enjoy one another.

We pray to the Lord.

For gratitude about our past and family history. May we clear away old memories that keep us apart on this day. May we learn to speak the language of compassion as we recall our loved ones who have gone before us. May we recognize this day the true reality of the brevity of life and all who have offered us love.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek sobriety and new life on Thanksgiving Day. May we encourage one another along the path that brings us freedom and joy. May we not judge one another or argue in our indulgence. May respect and courage be our food for the day.

We pray to the Lord.

For peace and harmony among our nations at war. May our work for justice become bread for our sisters and brothers. May there be no one out of the bounds of human dignity and worth.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new gratitude for our earth’s resources. May we share our bountiful food and remember those who have worked to offer us nourishment. May the continue to generate the bounty for our bodily survival and our communion with one another.

We pray to the Lord.

For the people in our nation who struggle to find food this day. May all who face food insecurity and for all people who eat alone this day know the hope of God’s presence and consolation. May we all feast on the gifts of our work for all who need the basics of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May all who shared our table in the past know Christ’s love in heaven. May our memories become food for our future.

We pray to the Lord