A Thanksgiving Litany

Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal.” Then they said to him, “What must we do to perform the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” So they said to him, “What sign are you going to give us then, so that we may see it and believe you? What work are you performing? Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'” Then Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:26-35

Great Creator author of all life

today we celebrate you abundance

the rivers, streams and great oceans

and the fertile ground that feeds us.

Bread of life, fill us with humble gratitude today.

We live in a country of confusion

where the people you planted here

have been removed and decimated

still they are here and live your love.

Bread of life, fill us with humble gratitude today.

We gather as families who have survived

grateful for your guidance and tender care

we embrace the little ones and sing our joy

for we are still here despite all the challenges.

Bread of life, fill us with humble gratitude today.

For the ancestors, who carried on faithfully

Bread of life, fill us with humble gratitude today.

For the descendants of the zealous and careless settlers.

Bread of life, fill us with humble gratitude today.

For all the people now who seek to repair and renew

Bread of life, fill us with humble gratitude today.

Make us instruments of your peace and justice now

Bread of life, fill us with humble gratitude today. Amen