An Order of Prayer Before Holy Communion

Read John 1:1-18 understanding that this same Word of God, who has become flesh is united with the bread and wine in the Lord's Supper.

Lord,
I have been unfruitful today
I have not lived up to your Law's demands.

Many times I have rejected your sanctifying grace,
I have not clung to Christ alone,
I am still struggling with the Old Adam.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy on me, a miserable sinner.

For the sake of your sorrowful passion, Have mercy upon me and upon the whole world.

Oh Son of God, you have revealed to your Christian Church that you have delivered your body to be broken, and your blood to be shed for the forgiveness of sins, so that we may live in the hope of sharing in your resurrection. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, Have mercy upon us by your Holy Sacrament. Your Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church thanks you for inviting us to this heavenly and spiritual banquet, where your Body is true food, and your Blood is true drink.

Oh Heavenly Comforter, the Holy Spirit of Truth, we thank you for revealing through the Word of God that this simple, yet heavenly and unfathomable, bread and cup offers us the forgiveness of sins.

Jesus Christ, you who are Son of God, God the Son, and son of Mary, we praise you, for you have died for our sins on the agonizing cross. This revelation of your love, shows us that you payed the ultimate price for our attendance at your Holy Supper. In fact, no supper has ever been so costly; therefore, we know that you are delighted to see your children around your table. Gather your Church together Oh Lord, as a mother hen gathers her chicks. Lord Jesus Christ, Grant that we may eat your body and drink your blood, to the saving of our souls and bodies.


Our Father in Heaven,

Hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come, and Your will be done

On Earth as it is in Heaven,

Give us this day our Daily bread,

And Forgive us of our sins,

As we forgive those who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptation.

But deliver us from evil. Amen


Heavenly Father,
Clothe your church with Robes of righteousness, Through the forgiveness of our sins, in Christ Jesus, that all who attend your supper throughout the whole Church on Earth may receive you with faith in your precious promises. All of this we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit eternally.

Amen.