Thanksgiving

We thank God for our blessings, rejoice in the blessings of others, and live a life of gratitude.

Existing prayers that can help us see our blessings,

help us express our gratitude, and help us ponder things we might not have throught by ourselves.


Grace Before and After Meals

Litany of Thanksgiving

Novena of Gratitude

Breath prayers: spur of the moment prayers you quietly say in the moment you think them.

"Thank you, God for .... hot running water whem I'm feeling sick"

     .... seeing that child smile"

     .... my favorite flower"

     .... a good night's rest"

     .... coming to me in the Eucharist"

     .... life in America"

- Reflecting on how everything comes from God;


- Meditating on how not to be upset at the troubles in our lives, but bearing all things patiently.

- Be able to pray this in solitude AND in a group setting

- Be able to thank God for your trials and difficulties, 

seeing that "all things work together for those who love God". Romans 8:28

Songs worth learning:

Now Thank We All Our God

For the Beauty of the Earth

For the Fruits of This Creation


The highest form of prayer is the mass. In fact, the word "Eucharist" means thanksgiving.

Work towards assisting in the mass, and reach out to someone when the Holy Spirit moves you.

GRATITUDE

The beginning to all prayers.

Not only is it pleasing to the Lord,

but it also helps frame our

own minds. An "attitude of gratitude" is a virtuous thing.

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GOD's WILL

How can people thank God for the "bad things"

What's the difference between God's permissive will and His Divine will?

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SUFFERING

"Don't waste your suffering"

Have you ever heard that?

How is it that some Saints found it possible to be joyful in the midst of severe suffering?

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Prayer Types

PETITION               INTERCESSION               ADORATION               REFLECTION               OFFERING               THANKSGIVING