Of the Holy Eucharist

Especially suitable for Thursdays.

Collect

I. God our Father, whose Son our Lord Jesus Christ in a wonderful Sacrament hath left unto us a memorial of his passion: Grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of his Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit of his redemption; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. God our Father, whose Son our Lord Jesus Christ in a wonderful Sacrament has left us a memorial of his passion: Grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of his Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit of his redemption; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer over the Gifts

Lord, hear our prayer for your mercy, as we celebrate this memorial of our salvation. May this Sacrament of love be for us the sign of unity and the bond of charity. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Preface 14 - The Body and Blood of Christ; The Holy Eucharist