A Prayer at Thanksgiving and Happy New Year
A Prayer for Plenty O MOST merciful Father, who of thy gracious goodness hast heard the devout prayers of thy Church, and turned our dearth and scarcity into plenty; We give thee humble thanks for this thy special bounty; beseeching thee to continue thy loving-kindness unto us, that our land may yield us her fruits of increase, to thy glory and our comfort; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen . (1789- Book of Common Prayer) 7 Years ago I took a personal retreat at The Abbey of Our Lady - New Clairvaux. It was a time to reflex and enjoy the quiet of the monastic life. On Thanksgiving day the monks sent a lovely dinner to the guest house and ever day I could enjoy the smell of fresh baked bread. I was already gluten-free back then and enjoyed oatmeal each morning with fresh walnut from the path outside. 7 Years and many grandchildren later... I had another personal retreat this year. There was no need to leave my apartment. After enjoying evening prayer online via Zoom with the