Priest: Behold the Lamb of God,
behold Him
who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are
those called to the supper of the Lamb.
Preparation for Communion prayer (Mass)
Prayer before
Communion (excerpt): St Ambrose...
Most Sweet
Bread, heal my heart,
that I may taste the sweetness of
Your love.
Heal it from all weakness, that I
may enjoy no sweetness but You.
Most pure
Bread, containing every delight
which ever refreshes us,
may my heart consume You
and may my soul be filled with Your
sweetness.
Holy Bread,
living Bread, perfect Bread,
that has come down from heaven to
give life to the world,
come into my heart and cleanse me
from every stain of body and soul.
Enter into my
soul; heal and cleanse me completely.
Be the constant safeguard and
salvation of my soul and body.
Guard me from the enemies who lie in
wait.
May they flee from the protecting
presence of Your power,
so that, armed in soul and body by
You,
I may safely reach Your
Kingdom.
Tabernacle above: Fourveire
Basilica ~ Lyon, France
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