December 7, 2024
Lord Jesus Christ,
I approach Your banquet table in fear and trembling,
for I am a sinner, and dare not rely on my own worth,
but only on Your goodness and mercy.
I am defiled by many sins in body and soul,
and by my unguarded thoughts and words.
Merciful Father, take away all my offenses and sins;
purify me in body and soul, and make me worthy
to taste the holy of holies.
May Your body and blood, which I intend to receive,
although I am unworthy, be for me the remission of my sins,
the washing away of my guilt, the end of my evil thoughts,
and the rebirth of my better instincts.
May it incite me to do the works pleasing to You
and profitable to my health in body and soul,
and be a firm defense against the wiles of my enemies.
Amen.