Prayer to the Father

Father, you are my Lord and God, unbounded in holiness, power, and life, and I am your servant. Though weak and sinful, with no merits of my own to rely on, I thank you because out of sheer kindness you have fed me with the sacred body and blood of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

I pray that this holy Communion, far from condemning me to punishment, will plead effectively for my pardon. Let it be the armor of my faith and the shield of my good will. Let it purify me from my bad habits and put an end to my evil desires. Let it increase my charity and patience, humility and obedience, and all the virtues. Let it defend me against the traps of all my enemies, visible and invisible. Let it calm the passions of my body and spirit. Let it join me firmly 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, sinful as I am, to the banquet where you, with your Son and Holy Spirit, are to your saints true light, total fulfillment, everlasting joy, complete gladness, and perfect happiness.

Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.