Prayer of the Month and VIRTUES

 

MONTH	VIRTUE	PRINCIPLE OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
August	Cheerfulness	Looking on the bright side
September	Fortitude	Being brave and strong in the face of trials
October	Mercy	Caring for those who suffer
November	Charity	Loving God with all your heart, mind, and strength, and your neighbor as yourself
December	Zeal	Being driven by an intense love of God
January	Justice	Being fair and giving each his due
February	Humility	Accepting your limitations and God-given talents
March	Forgiveness	Pardoning those who offend you
April	Hope	Trusting in God’s loving plan
May	Temperance	Enjoying things in a proper, balanced way

Blessing before the Meal
 
Bless us, 
O Lord, 
and these thy gifts, 
which we are about to receive 
from thy bounty.
Through Christ our Lord. 

Amen.


After Meal Grace
 
Thank you Father, for your gifts.                                                                                     Please help us to love you more.
Amen.