Benedictio Ante Mensam
Blessing Before Meals
Benedic, Domine, nos et haec tua dona quae de tua largitate sumus sumpturi. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ante prandium:
Before midday:
Mensae caelestis participes faciat nos, Rex aeternae gloriae. Amen.
May the King of everlasting glory make us partakers of the heavenly table. Amen.
Ante cenam:
Before evening:
Ad cenam vitae aeternae perducat nos, Rex aeternae gloriae. Amen.
May the King of everlasting glory lead us to the banquet of eternal life. Amen.