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\u201cDear Lord, please bless away all the calories and fat from this fudge sundae. Amen\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u2026 my son wanted to know why we said a blessing before each meal; does it make the food more holy or make everything we are about to eat be good for us? Oh, if only it worked that way\u2026 \u201cDear Lord, please bless away all the calories and fat from this fudge sundae. 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