I believe, Lord, and confess,
that You are truly the Christ, Son of the Living God, Who came into the world
to save sinners, of whom I am the greatest. I also believe that this is truly
Your Spotless Body, and that this is truly Your Precious Blood. Wherefore I
pray You: Have mercy on me and forgive my offenses, whether or not intended,
whether committed in word or deed, knowingly or unwittingly; and count me
worthy to share without judgment in Your pure Mysteries, for remission of sins
and for everlasting life.
You have beguiled me with
yearning, O Christ, and by love divine transformed me. Consume my sins in
ethereal flame, and let me be filled with the sheer delight of You, O Gracious
Lord, that leaping for joy, I may magnify both Your Advents.
How shall I, so unworthy, come
into the splendor of Your Saints? If I dare to enter the bridal feast, my
clothing will disgrace me, since it is not a wedding garment. Then I shall be
bound and cast out by the Angels. In Your love, Lord, purge my soul and save
me.
Loving Master, Lord Jesus
Christ my God, let not these Holy Gifts become a judgment against me because of
my unworthiness, but for the cleansing and sanctification of both soul and
body, and as an earnest of the future life and Kingdom. It is good for me to
cling to God, to place in Him the hope of my salvation.
Receive me today, Son of God,
as a partaker of Your Mystical Supper; for I will not reveal the Mystery to
Your enemies, nor give You a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief I confess You:
Lord, remember me in Your Kingdom.
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