Prayer of After Communion
Lord, Father
all-powerful, and ever-living God, I thank you, for even though I am a sinner,
your unprofitable servant, not because of my worth, but in the kindness of your
mercy, you have fed me with the precious body and blood of your Son, our Lord
Jesus Christ.
I pray that
this Holy Communion may bring me not condemnation and punishment, but
forgiveness and salvation. May it be a helmet of faith and a shield of good will.
May it purify me from evil ways and put an end to my evil passions. May it
bring me charity and patience, humility and obedience, and growth in the power
to do good. May it be a strong defense against all my enemies, visible and
invisible, and the perfect calming of all my evil impulses, bodily and
spiritual. May it unite me more closely to you, the one true God, and lead me
safely through death to everlasting happiness with you.
And I pray that
you will lead me, a sinner, to the banquet where you, with your Son and Holy
Spirit,are true and perfect light, total fulfillment, everlasting joy,
gladness without end, and perfect happiness to your saints. Grant this through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
(St. Thomas Aquinas)
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