I know, O Lord, that I have communion unworthily of Thy most pure Body
and Thy most precious Blood, and that I am guilty and drink condemnation
to myself not discerning Thy Body and Blood, O my Christ and God. But
daring upon Thy generous loving-kindness I come to Thee Who hast said:
"He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me and I in him." Be
merciful, therefore, O Lord, and do not rebuke me, a sinner, but deal
with me according to Thy mercy, and let Thy holy things be for my
purification and healing, for enlightenment and protection, for the
repulsion of every tempting thought and action of the devil which works
spiritually in my fleshly members. Let them be for boldness and love for
Thee, for the correction and grounding of my life, for the increase of
virtue and perfection, for the fulfillment of Thy commandments, for the
communion of the Holy Spirit, for the journey of eternal life, for a good
and acceptable answer at Thy dread judgment, but not for judgment or
condemnation. Amen.