I Give Thanks to You

Another prayer after Holy Communion

I give thanks to you,

Holy Lord, all-powerful Father eternal God,

for having considered me —a sinner and your unworthy servant— worthy to be nourished with the precious Body and Blood of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, not because of any merits of mine but simply because of the worthiness of your mercy.

I beg you that this Holy Communion may not bring me accusation and punishment but be a salutary plea for pardon.

May it be an armor of faith and a shield of good will.

May it rid me of my vices, cast out concupiscence and evil desires, and increase in me charity, patience, humility, obedience, and all the virtues.

May it be a firm defense against the snares of all enemies, seen and unseen,

And the perfect calming of my evil impulses, bodily and spiritual.

May it bind me fast to you, and bring me, at the close of life, to a happy consummation.

And I implore that you would lead me, a sinner, to that ineffable banquet where you dwell with your Son and the Holy Spirit,

and where, for your saints, you are

true light, complete fulfillment, eternal joy, supreme delight, and perfect happiness.

Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.