Act of Spiritual Communion

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.

St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696–1787). Pray this when you cannot receive Holy Communion, such as when you are unable to attend Mass.

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