Act of Faith and Adoration before Holy Communion #1

O my God, I believe in You, and in all that the Holy Catholic Church believes, teaches, and proclaims to be revealed by You.

I believe that in the Holy Eucharist, You are really and truly present, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.

Before I receive You in Holy Communion, I bow down in adoration, acknowledging Your infinite majesty and bowing in humble submission to Your divine will.

As I approach the altar, I ask for the grace to receive You worthily, with a heart full of contrition and love, and a sincere desire to do Your will in all things.

I adore You, O my Lord and Savior, hidden in the Holy Eucharist, and I offer myself to You completely and without reservation.

May the reception of Your sacred Body and Blood unite me more closely to You and help me to grow in holiness, so that I may bear witness to Your love and mercy in the world. Amen.

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The story of Act of Faith and Adoration before Holy Communion #1

The Act of Faith and Adoration before Holy Communion #1 is a Catholic prayer that dates back to the early Christian church.

The practice of adoration of the Eucharist developed in the Middle Ages, and by the 13th century, St. Thomas Aquinas had composed many hymns and prayers of adoration.

The prayer itself, which expresses one’s belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, was formalized in the 16th century during the Council of Trent.

During the Council, the Catholic Church affirmed the doctrine of the Real Presence and called for the faithful to approach the sacrament with faith, love, and a spirit of adoration and humility.

Over the centuries, the Act of Faith and Adoration before Holy Communion #1 has become a widely used prayer among Catholics before receiving the Eucharist.

By acknowledging the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and bowing in humble submission before Him, Catholics seek to deepen their understanding and appreciation of this great mystery of faith.

Today, the Act of Faith and Adoration before Holy Communion #1 remains an essential part of Catholic spirituality and a powerful expression of devotion to the Lord present in the Eucharist.