"Lord, Father all-powerful and ever-living God, I thank Thee, for even though I am a sinner, Thine unprofitable servant, not because of any merit of my own, but in the kindness of Thy mercy, Thou hast fed me with the precious Body and Blood of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
I pray that this Holy Communion may not bring me condemnation and punishment but forgiveness and salvation.
May it be an armour of faith and a shield of good will. May it purify me from my vices and put and end to my evil passions.
May it bring me charity and patience, humility and obedience, and growth in every virtue.
May it be a firm defense against the wiles of all my enemies, visible and invisible, and the perfect quieting of all my evil impulses, bodily and spiritual. May it unite me more closely to Thee, the one true God, and lead me safely through death to everlasting happiness with Thee.
And I pray that Thou will lead me, a sinner, to that ineffable banquet where Thou, with Thy Son and Holy Spirit, art to Thy Saints true light, total fulfillment, everlasting joy, and perfect happiness.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen."
~ St. Thomas Aquinas
July 26, 2009
Prayer After Mass
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Have you ever read Padre Pio's prayer after communion? It's lovely, and you can read it here:
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