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Introduction

The Prayer Before Communion is a prayer recited to spiritually prepare oneself before receiving the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist. This prayer helps the faithful to open their hearts, reflect on Christ's presence, and welcome Him with faith and love.

History of the Prayer Before Communion

The tradition of praying before receiving Holy Communion has existed since the early Church. Church Fathers such as St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas have written preparatory prayers for Holy Communion. These prayers help the faithful to recognize the greatness of the sacrament they are about to receive and to prepare their souls with the right disposition.

How to Pray Before Communion

To prepare oneself before receiving Holy Communion, it is highly recommended to:

1. Seek inner silence and tranquility
2. Reflect on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist
3. Awaken feelings of faith, hope, and love
4. Recite the prayer before Communion with deep contemplation

Prayer Before Communion

Lord Jesus Christ,
I believe with all my heart
that You are truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things
and desire Your presence in my soul.
Since I cannot receive You sacramentally at this moment,
come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.

O Jesus, Bread of Life,
grant me the grace to receive You with a pure heart,
with steadfast faith, and with burning love.

May Your holy Body and Blood
be a remedy for my soul,
washing away my sins,
and leading me to eternal life.

Amen.

Meaning and Reflection

The Prayer Before Communion expresses our faith in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. This prayer also expresses our longing to be united with Christ and to receive His grace. Through this prayer, we acknowledge our unworthiness and ask for the grace to receive the Body and Blood of Christ with the right disposition.

The Importance of Spiritual Preparation

Spiritual preparation before receiving Holy Communion is very important. St. Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 that whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Therefore, we need to examine ourselves and prepare our hearts before receiving Holy Communion.

Spiritual Benefits

Praying before Communion helps us to:

• Increase awareness of Christ's real presence in the Eucharist
• Awaken reverence and awe for this mystery of faith
• Prepare the soul to better receive sacramental grace
• Deepen our personal relationship with Christ
• Enhance the spiritual fruits of Holy Communion in our lives

After Receiving Communion

After receiving Holy Communion, take time to give thanks and speak with the Lord who is present within you. This is a very special moment to dialogue with Christ, expressing your love, gratitude, and petitions. The Prayer After Communion can also help you express gratitude for the grace you have received.

"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world." - John 6:51