Prayers of Praise and Thanksgiving

We are so blessed as Catholics to have a daily source of prayer and worship in the Divine Office. This morning's intercessions struck me with particular interest.

Created and redeemed by the overflowing love of God, let us offer our praise and thanks:

Response: Blessed are you, O Lord our God, maker and ruler of the universe.

You have filled the universe with wonders; fill us with reverence and delight.

Blessed are you, O Lord our God, maker and ruler of the universe.

You have called into being life of every kind: fill us with a desire to cherish life in all its forms.

Blessed are you, O Lord our God, maker and ruler of the universe.

You have made us in your own image to be your praise; fill us with thanksgiving.

Blessed are you, O Lord our God, maker and ruler of the universe.

You know all and see all; fill the needs we pray for in our world and in our hearts.

Blessed are you, O Lord our God, maker and ruler of the universe.

Our Father...

O God, Creator and Redeemer, you are the author of being and life. Inspire in us aspirit of praise and a desire for obedience, that we may give you glory in everything we think and say and do, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.