Heavenly Father, we praise you and give you glory for the gift of bread; fruit of the earth, work of human hands, and source of our nourishment.
Bless this bread in honor of Saint Anthony.
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Teach us to share all your gifts with the poor, the forsaken, and the hungry.
All praise be to you through Jesus Christ, our Savior, in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
(At the conclusion of the Blessing, sprinkle loves with Holy Water.)