Prayer Before Holy Communion

I believe, O Lord, and I confess,

that Thou art truly the Christ,

the Son of the living God,

who didst come into the world to save sinners,

of whom I am chief.

I believe also that this is truly Thine own immaculate Body,

and that this is truly Thine own precious Blood.

Wherefore, I pray Thee: have mercy upon me,

and forgive my transgressions,

both voluntary and involuntary,

of word and of deed,

of knowledge and of ignorance.

And make me worthy to partake without condemnation

of Thine immaculate Mysteries,

unto remission of my sins and unto life everlasting.

Amen.