Dear Friends in Christ,
The Eucharistic Liturgy is the summit of the church’s worship. It is a sacramental communion with God the Father through the Son Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. For those of you watching who are unable to be physically present in church to receive the sacrament, there is a Spiritual Communion in and with Jesus Christ. Please join with me in the following prayer for spiritual communion.
Spiritual Communion Prayer
Dear Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I confess my love for you and desire for your mercy. Though separated from my beloved community of faith, I am not separated from your Divine Presence and the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, I make this act of spiritual communion to unite myself to you who are the Living Word of God. In mind and heart, I unite myself to the sacrament of your Body and Blood. In love and hope, I unite myself to my brothers and sisters in the church.
By the power of your Holy Spirit, draw near. Give the consolation of your presence and the gift of your peace. By your holy Cross and Resurrection, restore us to life. Amen.
Modern
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.
Traditional
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.