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BEFORE HOLY COMMUNION

Prayer for Help

O my God, help me to make a good Communion. Mary, my dearest Mother, pray to Jesus for me. All ye holy Angels and Saints, pray for me. My dear Angel Guardian. lead me to the altar of God.

Act of Faith

O God, because Thou hast said it, I believe that I shall receive the Sacred Body of Jesus Christ to eat, and His precious Blood to drink. My God, I believe this with all my heart.

Jesus, increase my faith.

Act of Humility

My God, I confess that I am a poor sinner. I am not worthy to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus on account of my sins. Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof. Say but the word and my soul shall be healed.
Jesus, make me meek and humble.

Act of Sorrow

My God, I detest all the sins of my life. I am sorry for them, because they have offended Thee, my God, Who art so good. I resolve never, never to commit sin any more. My good God, pity me, have mercy on me, forgive me. Amen.
Jesus, perfect my contrition and forgive me my sins.

Act of Adoration

O Jesus, great God, present on the Altar, I bow down before Thee. I adore Thee.
Jesus, accept my adoration and make it pleasing to Thee.

Act of Love and Desire

Sweet Jesus, I love Thee. I desire with all my heart to receive Thee. Most sweet Jesus, come into my poor soul and give me Thy Flesh to eat and Thy Blood to drink. Give me Thy whole Self, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, that I may live forever with Thee.

Jesus, enkindle my love.
Come, O Lord Jesus.

Behold the Lamb of God:
behold Him Who taketh away the sins of the world.

Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof:
but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

IN RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION

(1) In going to the altar-rail, and returning to your place, keep your hands joined, your eyes cast down, and your thoughts on Jesus Christ.
(2) At the altar-rail, hold the paten under your chin, being careful not to tilt it. [This applies very rarely as the acolyte or altar boy holds the paten.]
(3) Hold your head straight up, keep you, mouth well open, and your tongue out, resting on the under lip. Then, with great reverence, receive the Sacred Host laying in your heart with all the faith of St. Thomas:-----
"My Lord and my God."

AFTER HOLY COMMUNION

May the body of Our Lord Jesus Christ keep my soul unto life everlasting. Amen.

Act of Faith

O Jesus, I believe that I have received Thy Flesh to eat and Thy Blood to drink, because Thou hast said it and Thy word is true.

Jesus, increase my faith.

Act of Adoration

O Jesus, my God and Creator, I adore Thee, because from Thy Hands I came, and with Thee I am to be happy forever.
Jesus, accept my adoration and make it pleasing to Thee.

Act of Humility

O Jesus, I am but dust and ashes, and yet Thou hast come to me, and my poor heart may speak to Thee.
Jesus, make me meek and humble.

Act of Love

Sweet Jesus, I love Thee; I love Thee with all my heart. Thou knowest that I love Thee and wish to love Thee daily more and more.

Jesus, enkindle my love.

Act of Thanksgiving

My good Jesus, I thank Thee with all my heart. How good, how kind Thou art to me, sweet Jesus! Blessed be Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Remain with me, O Lord; be Thou my true joy.

Act of Offering

O Jesus, receive my poor offering. Jesus, Thou hast given Thyself to me,
 and now let me give myself to Thee:
I give Thee my body, that it may be chaste and pure.
I give Thee my soul, that it may be free from sin.
I give Thee my heart, that it may always love Thee.
I give Thee every breath that I shall breathe, and especially my last;
I give Thee myself in life and in death, that I may be Thine for ever and ever.

Remember the words of Jesus: "Ask and you shall receive," and

Pray for Yourself

O Jesus, wash away my sins with Thy Precious Blood.
O Jesus, the struggle against temptation is not yet finished.
 My Jesus, when temptation comes near me, make me strong against it.
 In the moment of temptation may I always say, "Jesus, mercy! Mary, help !"
O Jesus, may I lead a good life; may I die a happy death.
May I receive Thee before I die.
May I say when I am dying, "Jesus, Mary, Joseph, I offer you my heart and my soul."

Listen now for a moment, to Jesus Christ; perhaps He has something to say to you. There may be some promise you have made and broken, which He wishes you to make again and keep.

Answer Jesus in your heart and tell Him all your troubles. Then

Pray for Others

O Jesus, have mercy on Thy Holy Church; take care of it.

  O Jesus, have pity on poor sinners, and save them from Hell.

  O Jesus, bless my father, my mother, my brothers and sisters, and all I ought to pray for,
as Thy kind heart knows how to bless them.

  O Jesus, have pity on the Poor Souls burning in the flames of Purgatory, and give them eternal rest.

Sweet Jesus, I am going away for a time, but I trust not without Thee. Thou art with me by Thy grace. I will never offend Thee by mortal sin, though I am very weak, because I have such hope in Thee. Give me grace to persevere. Amen.

Traditionally the Prayer before a Crucifix is also said, as well as the Anima Christi.


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