BEAUTIFUL ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION: MAY I DIE TO ALL THAT IS NOT THEE

As I cannot this day enjoy the happiness of assisting at the holy Mysteries, O my God, I transport myself in spirit at the foot of Thine altar. I unite with the Church, which by the hands of the priest, offers Thee Thine adorable Son in the Holy Sacrifice.

I offer myself with Him, by Him, and in His Name.

I adore, I praise, and I thank Thee, imploring Thy mercy,

invoking Thine assistance, and presenting Thee the homage I owe Thee as my Creator, the love due to Thee as my Savior. 

Apply to my soul, I beseech Thee, O merciful Jesus, Thine infinite merits; Apply them also to those for whom I particularly wish to pray. 

I desire to communicate spiritually, that Thy Blood may purify, Thy Flesh strengthen, and Thy Spirit sanctify me.

May I never forget that Thou, my divine Redeemer, hast died for me; may I die to all that is not Thee, that hereafter I may live eternally with Thee. Amen.