Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas

I thank you, O holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God,

who have graciously deigned to feed me, a sinner, your unworthy servant,

with the precious Body and Blood of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

I pray that this holy Communion may not bring me condemnation and punishment,

but forgiveness and salvation.

Let it be for me a firm defense against all my enemies, both visible and invisible, and a perfect cleansing of all my sins.

May it be a strong consolation for me at the hour of my death, and a means of eternal life with you.

I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

After Receiving Holy Communion