Prayers of the Saints
Act of Spiritual Communion (St. Alphonsus Liguori)
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
St. Alphonsus Liguori, 18th century
About the prayer
Composed by St. Alphonsus Liguori in the eighteenth century for people unable to attend Mass. It was recovered globally during the COVID-19 pandemic and now sits again in most Catholic prayer books. It is meant for the sick, homebound, imprisoned, and travelers.
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