First Church

In the Name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Let us praise the Lord,

And give Him thanks.

Holy Spirit, you who reveal Jesus to us, help us to discover Him in His Eucharistic presence;
Beneath the veil of the Host, show us the powerful and generous Christ of the Gospels;
Let us see the Good Shepherd who knows each one of us, watches over us and calls us by name;
Allow us to listen to the incomparable Master who presents His doctrine and wishes to enlighten us in all things.

Let us touch the Saviour whose contact heals, and transforms bodies and souls;
Let us recognize this friend, happy to live with us and share our human existence;
Allow us to recognize the victim of Calvary who spares nothing of the gift of Himself to obtain for us pardon and holiness.
Give us a profound attachment to Jesus in the Eucharist; that His ardent desire to remain among us be met by our readiness to welcome Him.

Holy Virgin, you who knew how to look at Jesus and penetrate the most profound depth of his person;
Teach us to look at Him, to look at him at length and quietly, in the tabernacle where he is present.
Teach us to listen in silence to the words which he speaks to us and establish an intimate dialogue with Him.

Let us see the marvels which he desires to work in the depths of our souls. Teach us to appreciate his closeness to us and the immeasurable friendship he shows us. Help us to respond to His love with all the fire of our being, and like you, to immerse ourselves in a loving gaze on Him.

Lord Jesus, as we contemplate on the miracle of your precious Body and Blood, help us to revere this sacred mystery more in our daily life. May we reflect and ponder on your great love for us that made you offer yourself as a Holy and Living Sacrifice for all. Teach us to love You in every Altar at every Mass. May we recognize Your Sacred presence in Holy Communion. Most of all, help us to live in the spirit of the wondrous sacrament of love and sacrifice for all.

You who live and reign with Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.

Amen.

From the Gospel of John. (14, 1-7)

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where am I going. Thomas said to Him, Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way? Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know Him and have seen Him.

The Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ.

Lord Jesus, you truly are the way, which leads us to the Father. You are the truth, where we find all the knowledge and wisdom we need to face every day's struggles. You are the Life, for without you we are nothing. We praise you this night and thank You for the gift of Your Eucharistic Presence.

You never leave us alone. You shared with us this sacred meal for us to partake, and share with others, for our salvation. Transform us to your image, and help us to live continually according to your law. May we continuously show our love for the Holy Eucharist, which is our way, truth and life in our daily struggles until we come to see you in eternal glory. Amen.

Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me
Water from the side of Christ, wash me
Passion of Christ, strengthen me
O Good Jesus, hear me
Within Thy wounds, hide me
Permit me not to be separated from Thee
From the malignant enemy, defend me
In the hour of my death, call me
And bid me come unto Thee
That with thy Saints I may praise Thee
Forever and ever
Amen.

Our Father…

Hail Mary…

Glory Be…

In the Name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.