[reactions+reflections] Grace Before and AFTER Meals

We all know the Grace Before Meals:

Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through Christ  our Lord.  Amen.

Now there is such a thing as Grace After Meals but it's been practically forgotten.  It's not a bad idea to revive it within your families and/or communities:

We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, for these Thy benefits
Who lives and reigns, world without end.
Amen.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
Amen.

The main difference between the two prayers is that the former is about asking for blessings, the latter is more about thanksgiving.  In addition, you may notice that during this prayer, opportunity is taken to give an offering of prayer for the souls of the faithful departed.  Read more about these two prayers.