In our parish and in many parishes in the United States, there is always a transition period in the Mass from the time we say "Lord I am not worthy..." to the time the first people come up for Communion, and the Communion song is announced and begins. Recently I came across a prayer in my June edition of "Give Us This Day" (page 12) that I recommend for anyone and everyone to pray during that transition period.
ACT OF FAITH BEFORE COMMUNION
I believe and confess, Lord,
that You are truly the Christ,
The Son of the living God,
Who came into the world to save sinners,
Of whom I am the first.
I also believe that this is truly Your pure Body.
Therefore, I pray to You, have mercy upon me,
And forgive my transgressions,
Voluntary and involuntary,
In word and deed, known and unknown.
And make me worthy, with condemnation,
To partake of Your pure Mysteries
For the remission of sins and for eternal life. Amen.
This prayer is from the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom who lived in the 5th century. This is one example of short prayers that are found each month in the "Give Us This Day" booklet along with the readings for Mass for each day of the liturgical year, along with short reflections based on those readings each day and a short morning and evening prayer. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to join the more than 100 families who participate in our bulk subscription of "Give Us This Day" at a cost of only $20 a year. You have only a couple more weeks to get a new subscription, or renew your current subscription - either on the table in the narthex or with Linda in the church office. The new or renewed subscription will start with the September edition of "Give Us This Day." Include the Lord and His Word more in your daily life through this publication and find blessings coming more and more into your life!
ACT OF FAITH BEFORE COMMUNION
I believe and confess, Lord,
that You are truly the Christ,
The Son of the living God,
Who came into the world to save sinners,
Of whom I am the first.
I also believe that this is truly Your pure Body.
Therefore, I pray to You, have mercy upon me,
And forgive my transgressions,
Voluntary and involuntary,
In word and deed, known and unknown.
And make me worthy, with condemnation,
To partake of Your pure Mysteries
For the remission of sins and for eternal life. Amen.
This prayer is from the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom who lived in the 5th century. This is one example of short prayers that are found each month in the "Give Us This Day" booklet along with the readings for Mass for each day of the liturgical year, along with short reflections based on those readings each day and a short morning and evening prayer. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to join the more than 100 families who participate in our bulk subscription of "Give Us This Day" at a cost of only $20 a year. You have only a couple more weeks to get a new subscription, or renew your current subscription - either on the table in the narthex or with Linda in the church office. The new or renewed subscription will start with the September edition of "Give Us This Day." Include the Lord and His Word more in your daily life through this publication and find blessings coming more and more into your life!