In Catholicism, The blessed Sacrament isn’t just a mere tool or symbol but holds a strong meaning in our Catholic faith. It represents the blood and body of Christ which he gave for our sake. During consecration, the Eucharist in the Blessed Sacrament will be transformed in to Body and blood of Christ, while maintaining it’s physical appearance of bread and wine. This belief is known as transubstantiation. So in this article, we will highlight some powerful prayers before the blessed Sacrament.
As a true Catholic, there are some prayers we ought to reflect when we come in contact with the Blessed Sacrament or when we visit the Chapel where the Blessed Sacrament is mostly kept. These prayers and reflections are more than prayer, as it brings even more closer to the body and blood of Christ, while we remember his sacrifices for our sins. This helps deepening our faith in him, and reassures us of Christ unwavering love for mankind.
These prayers can also be used for Eucharistic devotion and adoration. It offers us the right approach to tender our requests while reverencing God for his love for humans as well as his sacrifice on Earth. This act will help us understand more of the Blessed Sacraments, it’s mystery and miracles. The 16 prayers below will help heal your heart and bond your heart more closer to God. It can also be used for silent devotion and reflection, and also during Holy Mass.
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16 Powerful Prayers Before The Blessed Sacrament
1. Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
2. Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
3. Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
4. Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, or Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
Amen.
5. O Sacrum Convivium
(Latin)
O sacrum convivium, in quo Christus sumitur, recolitur memoria passionis eius, mens impletur gratia, et futurae gloriae nobis pignus datur
(English)
O sacred Banquet, wherein Christ is received; the memory of His Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and the pledge of future glory is given unto us.
6. The Divine Praises
Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.
Blessed be His most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary, most holy.
Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste Spouse.
Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints.
7. Prayer Before The Reception Of The Eucharist
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, who according to the will of the Father and with the cooperation of the Holy Spirit hast by Thy death given life unto the world, I adore and revere this Thy holy Body and this Thy holy Blood which was given over and poured forth for the many unto the remission of sins. O merciful Lord, I beg of Thy mercy that through the power of this Sacrament Thou wilt make me one of that many. Through faith and love make me feel the power of these sacraments so I may experience their saving power. Absolve and free from all sin and punishment of sin Thy servants, Thy handmaidens, myself, all who have confessed their sins to me, those whom I have promised or am obliged to pray for, and so too those who themselves hope or beg to be helped by my prayers with Thee. Make our Church rejoice in Thy constant protection and consolation. Amen.
8. Short Prayer Before The Blessed Sacrament
I adore you Jesus, true God, and true man, present in the Holy Eucharist, kneeling before you and united in spirit with all the faithful on earth and all the saints in heaven. In gratitude for so great a blessing, I love you with all my heart, for you are worthy of all praise and adoration. Lord Jesus Christ, may I never offend you with my lack of love. May your Eucharistic presence refresh me in body and soul. Mary, Mother of the Eucharistic Lord, pray for me and obtain for me a greater love for Jesus. Amen.
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9. A Prayer Of Faith In The Divine Eucharist
I believe in my heart and openly profess that the bread and wine which are placed upon the altar are by the mystery of the sacred prayer and the words of the Redeemer substantially changed into the true and life-giving Flesh and Blood of Jesus Christ Our Lord and after the Consecration, there is present the true Body of Christ which was born of the Virgin Mary and offered up for the salvation of the world, hung upon the Cross, and now sits at the right hand of the Father and there is present the true Blood of Christ which flowed from his side. They are present not only by means of a sign and of the efficacy of the Sacrament, but also in the very reality and truth of their nature and substance. Amen.
10. Prayer In Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament
I adore You, Bread from Heaven. I adore You, Bread of Angels. I adore You, My Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.
(Pause for silent adoration.)
I adore You, Jesus, my true life because You died for love of me. I adore You, Jesus, Divine Light because You show me the way to heaven. I adore You, Jesus, Divine Lamb, Who takes away the sin of the world.
(Pause for silent adoration.)
My God and Savior Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, I firmly believe that You are really and bodily present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. From the very depths of my heart, I adore You.
(Pause for silent adoration.)
11. Alphonsus De Liguori Prayer For A Visit To The Blessed Sacrament
My Lord Jesus Christ, who for the love which You bear us, remain night and day in this Sacrament full of compassion and love, awaiting, calling, and welcoming all who come to visit You, I believe that You are present in the Sacrament of the Altar. I adore You from the abyss of my nothingness, and I thank You for all the graces which You have bestowed upon me and in particular for having given me Yourself in this Sacrament, for having given me Your most holy Mother Mary as my Advocate, and for having called me to visit You in this Church. I now salute Your most loving Heart; and this for three ends: first, in thanksgiving for this great gift; secondly, to make amends to You for all the outrages which You receive in this Sacrament from all Your enemies; thirdly, I intend by this visit to adore You in all the places on earth in which You are present in this Sacrament and in which You are the least reserved and the most abandoned. My Jesus, I love You with all my heart. I grieve for having hitherto so many times
offended Your infinite goodness. I purpose by Your grace never more to offend You for the time to come. And now, miserable and unworthy though I be, I consecrate myself to You without reserve; I give You renounce my entire will, affections, my desires, and all that I possess. Henceforward, dispose of me and of all that I have as You please. All that I ask of You and desire is Your holy love, final perseverance and the perfect accomplishment of Your will. I recommend to You the souls in Purgatory, and especially those who had the greatest devotion to the most Blessed Sacrament, and to the most Blessed Virgin Mary. I also recommend to You all poor sinners. Finally, my dear Savior, I unite all my affections with the affections of Your most loving Heart, and I offer them, thus united, to Your Eternal Father, and beseech Him in Your name to vouchsafe for Your love, to accept and grant them.
Amen.
12. Prayer Before The Reception Of The Eucharist
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, who according to the will of the Father and with the cooperation of the Holy Spirit hast by Thy death given life unto the world, I adore and revere this Thy holy Body and this Thy holy Blood which was given over and poured forth for the many unto the remission of sins. O merciful Lord, I beg of Thy mercy that through the power of this Sacrament Thou wilt make me one of that many. Through faith and love make me feel the power of these sacraments so I may experience their saving power. Absolve and free from all sin and punishment of sin Thy servants, Thy handmaidens, myself, all who have confessed their sins to me, those whom I have promised or am obliged to pray for, and so too those who themselves hope or beg to be helped by my prayers with Thee. Make our Church rejoice in Thy constant protection and consolation.
Amen.
13. Litany of the Holy Eucharist
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Jesus, the Most High have mercy on us
Jesus, the holy One have mercy on us
Jesus, Word of God have mercy on us
Jesus, only Son of the Father have mercy on us
Jesus, Son of Mary have mercy on us
Jesus, crucified for us have mercy on us
Jesus, risen from the dead have mercy on us
Jesus, reigning in glory have mercy on us
Jesus, coming in glory have mercy on us
Jesus, our Lord have mercy on us
Jesus, our hope have mercy on us
Jesus, our peace have mercy on us
Jesus, our savior have mercy on us
Jesus, our salvation have mercy on us
Jesus, or resurrection have mercy on us
Jesus, Judge of all have mercy on us
Jesus, Lord of the Church have mercy on us
Jesus, Lord of creation have mercy on us
Jesus, Lover of all have mercy on us
Jesus, life of the world have mercy on us
Jesus, freedom for the imprisoned have mercy on us
Jesus, joy of the sorrowing have mercy on us
Jesus, giver of the Spirit have mercy on us
Jesus, giver of good gifts have mercy on us
Jesus, source of new life have mercy on us
Jesus, Lord of life have mercy on us
Jesus, eternal high priest have mercy on us
Jesus, priest and victim have mercy on us
Jesus, true Shepherd have mercy on us
Jesus, true Light have mercy on us
Jesus, bread of heaven have mercy on us
Jesus, bread of life have mercy on us
Jesus, bread of thanksgiving have mercy on us
Jesus, life-giving bread have mercy on us
Jesus, holy manna have mercy on us
Jesus, new covenant, have mercy on us
Jesus, food for everlasting life have mercy on us
Jesus, food for our journey have mercy on us
Jesus, holy banquet have mercy on us
Jesus, true sacrifice have mercy on us
Jesus, perfect sacrifice have mercy on us
Jesus, eternal sacrifice have mercy on us
Jesus, divine Victim have mercy on us
Jesus, Mediator of the new covenant have mercy on us
Jesus, mystery of the altar have mercy on us
Jesus, medicine of immortality have mercy on us
Jesus, pledge of eternal glory have mercy on us
Jesus, Lamb of God, you take away
the sins of the world: have mercy on us
Jesus, Bearer of our sins, you take
away the sins of the world: have mercy on us
Jesus, Redeemer of the world, you
take away the sins of the world have mercy on us
Christ, hear us Christ, hear us
Christ, gracious hear us Christ, graciously
hear us
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer Lord Jesus, hear
our prayer
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14. Prayer from the Coptic Liturgy
We thank you, O Lord our God, the true Word, who has loved us and thus gave us yourself as a sacrifice for our redemption, who has granted us life from your holy body and precious blood, and who has made us worthy to partake of them. We confess our sins to you, O God, lover of your creatures, and send them up to you glory and honor and worship with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever.
Amen.
15. Acts of Spiritual Communion (St. Alphonsus Liguori)
My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to possess you within my soul. Since I am unable now to receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as being already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never, never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
16. Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds conceal me.
Do not permit me to be parted from you.
From the evil foe protect me.
At the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come to you,
to praise you with all your saints
for ever and ever.
Amen.
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