Father in Heaven, We thank You today for Your blessings that you bestow upon us all. Father, I pray for our parish today. Lord, may we all give with gladness and sincerity.   No one ever gives a present to someone with reluctance so help me never to give You what already belongs to You with reluctance. Help me to realize that all I have is a gift from You.  Bless my offerings so they may be used to further your mission here on earth.  We ask this through Jesus Christ your Son.   Amen!