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Submitted by anne colatruglio on 24 December 2009 - 10:10am

Lost a dear friend recently & she took with her, an amish table blessing that she found on a placemat in a resturant in Shreve, Ohio. Would anyone happen to know if there are any traditional blessings that are said before a meal? It was so lovely-I miss her & the prayer...

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Re: amish table blessings

Submitted by nicoleshelley on 27 January 2010 - 8:15pm.

Amish do say silent blessing before and after each meal.  Sometime a child will recite a special prayer outloud, but mostly it is done as a group in reverent silence. 

 

 

Re: amish table blessings

Submitted by sueuprising on 27 January 2010 - 8:43am.

Meglett 44

 Yes, grace is silent before meals. But then the table blessing in question was on a diner placemat. I am not sure that qualifies as being theologically significant. :-)

Re: amish table blessings

Submitted by meglet44 on 25 January 2010 - 6:26pm.

I thought the tradition was that everyone bowed their heads and said a silent, individual grace? 

Re: amish table blessings

Submitted by editorkevin on 25 December 2009 - 12:41am.

Anne,

I can't promise that I'll come up with what you are seeking, but I will ask around! - Kevin

Re: amish table blessings

Submitted by anne colatruglio on 25 December 2009 - 6:05pm.

Thanks Kevin!!