Due to the coronavirus pandemic, masses are suspended in many parts of the world and Pope Francis invites all Catholics both to comply with the measures imposed by local civil and Church government and cling to Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist:
“In this pandemic situation, in which we find ourselves living more or less isolated, we are invited to rediscover and reflect further on the value of communion, which unites all the members of the Church. United to Christ, we are never alone, but we form one body, of which He is the Head. It’s a union that is nourished in prayer, and also in spiritual communion with the Eucharist, a greatly recommended practice when it’s not possible to receive the Sacrament. I say this for all, especially for persons that live alone.”
Pope Francis, Angelus address, 15th March 2020
To help with the practice of spiritual communion, I would here like to share the words St. Alphonsus Liguori used for it:
“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.”
An Act of Spiritual Communion
St. Alphonsus Liguori
You can also find a wallet-sized card with this prayer available here in single and 3×3 A4-sized formats:
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