Benedictio Mensae Ante Prandium

Sacerdos benedicturus mensam, incipit: Benedicite, Et alii repetunt: Benedicite. Deinde sacerdos incipit versum: V. Oculi omnium, Et alii prosequuntur: R. In te sperant, Dornine, et tu das escam illorum in tempore opportuno. Aperis tu manum tuam, et imples omne animal benedictione. Gloria Patri, et Filio, * et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, * et in saecu1a saeculorum. Amen.
V Kyrie, eleison. R. Christe, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Pater noster secreto usque ad V. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem. R. Sed libera nos a malo.
Postea sacerdos dicit: Oremus. Benedic, Domine, nos, et haec tua dona, quae de tua largitate sumus sumpturi. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. R. Amen. [Deinde lector: Iube, domne, benedicere. Bened. Mensae caelestis participes faciat nos Rex aeternae gloriae. R. Amen. Dicto a lectore: Tu autem, Domine, miserere nobis. R. Deo gratias.]

 Before Noon Meal

The officiant says: "Bless us, O Lord," and the others answer: "Bless us."
Then the officiant says: V. The eyes of all All: R. hope in Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them food in a favorable time. Thou openest Thy hand, and fillest every living creature with Thy blessing. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
V Lord, have mercy.
R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Officiant: Our Father (silently) as far as: V And lead us not into temptation. R. But deliver us from evil.
Officiant Let us pray. Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.
[If there is table reading the lector says: Pray, Lord, a blessing. Officiant: May the King of glory make us partakers of the heavenly table. R. Amen. (Reading follows) At the end of the reading the lector says: And Thou, O Lord. have mercy on us. R. Thanks be to God.]

Post Prandium

Sacerdos incipit versum: V Confiteantur tibi, Domine, omnia opera tua. R. Et Sancti tui benedicant tibi. Gloria Patri. Sicut erat.
Postea sacerdos absolute dicat: Agimus tibi gratias, omnipotens Deus, pro universis beneficiis tuis: Qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum. R. Amen.
Laudate Dominum, omnes gentes, * Laudate eum, omnes populi, Quoniam confirmata est super nos misericordia eius, * et veritas Domini manet in aeternum. Gloria Patri. Sicut erat. V. Kyrie, eleison.
R. Christe, eleison. Kyrie, eleison.
Sacerdos dicit Pater noster quod cum aliis secreto prosequitur usque ad V. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem. R. Sed libera nos a malo.
V Dispersit, dedit pauperibus. R. Iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi.
V Benedicam Ddminum in omni te~mpore. R. Semper laus eius in ore meo.
V In Domino laudabitur anima mea. R. Audiant mansueti, et laetentur.
V Magnificate Dominum mecum. R. Et exaltemus nomen eius in idipsum.
V Sit nomen Domini benedictum. R. Ex hoc nunc et usque in saeculum.
Deinde sacerdos absolute dicat: Retribuere dignare, Domine, omnibus, nobis bona facientibus propter nomen tuum, vitam aeternam. R. Amen.
V Benedicamus Domino. R. Deo gratias.
V. Fidelium animae per misericordiam Dei requiescant in pace. R. Amen.
Pater noster totum secreto. Quo finito, sacerdos dicit:
V. Deus det nobis suam pacem. R. Amen.

After Noon Meal

Officiant: V. Let all thy works praise Thee O Lord. R. And all Thy saints bless Thee. Glory be to the Father. As it was.
Officiant.' We give Thee thanks, almighty God, for all Thy benefits, who liveth and reigneth world without end. R. Amen.
Officiant: Oh, praise the Lord, all ye nations, * glorify Him, all ye people, All: R. For His mercy is confirmed upon us, * and the faithfulness of the Lord remains forever. Glory be. As it was.
Officiant: V. Lord, have mercy.
R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
The officiant says the Our Father while the others follow silently, as far as: V. And lead us not into temptation. R. But deliver us from evil.
V. He distributed and gave to the poor. R. His justice remaineth forever.
V. I will bless the Lord at all times. R. His praise shall be ever on my lips.
V. In the Lord shall my soul be praised. R. Let the meek hear and rejoice.
V. O magnify the Lord with me. R. And let us extol His name together.
V. Let the name of the Lord be blessed. R. From henceforth now, and forever.
Then the officiant says: Vouchsafe, O Lord, to reward with eternal life all those who have done us good, for Thy name's sake. R. Amen.
V. Let us bless the Lord. V. Thanks be to God.
V. And may the souls of the faithfiil departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen.
Our Father (silently). When it is finished the officiant says:
V. May God grant us his peace. R. Amen.