Celebrant's Prayers After Communion
Time of Year
Ordinary Time
Season of Advent
Season of Lent
Holy Week
Season of Easter
Holy Days
Ordinary Time
Lord, you have nourished us with bread from heaven. Fill us with your Spirit, and make us one in peace and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
God, all-powerful Father, may the new life you give us increase our love and keep us in the joy of your kingdom. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lord, you invigorate us with this help to our salvation. By this eucharist give the true faith continued growth throughout the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
God our Father, you give us a share in the one bread and the one cup and make us one in Christ. Help us to bring your salvation and joy to all the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lord, you give us food from heaven. May we always hunger for the bread of life. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Almighty God, help us to live the example of love we celebrate in this eucharist, that we may come to its fulfillmentin your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lord, may this sacrifice and communion give us a share in your life and help us bring your love to the world. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lord, may we never fail to praise you for the fullness of life and salvation you give us in this eucharist. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lord, by our sharing in the mystery of this eucharist, let your saving love grow within us. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Merciful Father, may these mysteries give us new purpose and bring us to a new life in you. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lord, we receive the sacrament which celebrates the memory of the death and resurrection of Christ your Son. May this gift bring us closer to our eternal salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lord, you give us the strength of new life by the gift of the eucharist. Protect us with your love and preapre us for eternal redemption. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Almighty God, let the eucharist we share fill us with your life. May the love of Christ which we celebrate here touch our lives and lead us to you. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Almighty Father, may the body and blood of your Son give us a share in his life, for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lord, may this eucharist help us to remain faithful. May it teach us the way to eternal life. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lord, bring to perfection within us the communion we share in this sacrament. May our celebration have an effect in our lives. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lord, you give us new hope in this eucharist. May the power of your love continue its saving work among us and bring us to the joy you promise. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. 31th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lord, we thank you for the nourishment you give us through your holy gift. Pour our your Spirit upon us and in the strength of this food from heaven keep us single-minded inyour service. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father, may we grow in love by the eucharist we have celebrated in memory of the Lord Jesus, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Season of Lent
Lord, through this communion may our lenten penance give you glory and brung us your protection. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. Ash Wednesday
Father, you increase our faith and hope, you deepen our love in this communion. Help us to live by your words and to seek Christ, our bread of life, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. 1st Sunday of Lent
Lord, we give thanks for these holy mysteries which bring to us here on earth a share in the life to come, through Christ our Lord. Amen. 2nd Sunday of Lent
Lord, in sharing this sacrament may we receive your forgiveness and be brought together in unity and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 3rd Sunday of Lent
Father, you enlighten all who come into the world. Fill our hearts with the light of your gospel, that our throughts may please you, and our love be sincere. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 4th Sunday of Lent
Almighty Father, by this sacrifice may we always remain one with your Son, Jesus Christ, whose body and blood we share, for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. 5th Sunday of Lent
Holy Week
Lord, you have satisfied our hunger with this eucharistic food. The death of your Son gives us hope and strengthens our faith. May his resurrection give us perseverance and lead us to salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Passion (Palm) Sunday
God of mercy, be close to your people. Watch over us who receive this sacrament of salvation, and keep us in your love. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. Monday of Holy Week
God of mercy, may the sacrament of salvation which now renews our strength bring us a share in your life for ever. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Tuesday of Holy Week
All-powerful God, the eucharist proclaims the death of your Son. Increase our faith in its saving power and strengthen our hope in the life it promises. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. Wednesday of Holy Week
Lord God almighty, you have given us fresh strength in these sacramental gifts. Renew in us the image of Christ's goodness. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. Chrism Mass
Almighty God, we receive new life from the supper your Son gave us in this world. May we find full contentment in the meal we hope to share in your eternal kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord's Supper
Lord, you have nourished us with your Easter sacraments. Fill us with your Spirit and make us one in peace and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Easter Vigil
Father of love, watch over your Church and bring us to the glory of the resurrection promised by this Easter sacrament. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Easter Sunday
Season of Easter
Almighty God, may the Easter sacrament we have received live for ever in our minds and hearts. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 2nd Sunday of Easter
Lord, look you people with kindness and by these Easter mysteries bring us to the glory of the resurrection. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. 3rd Sunday of Easter
Father, eternal shepherd, watch over the flock redeemed by the blood of Christ and lead us to the promised land. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 4th Sunday of Easter
Merciful Father, may these mysteries give us new purpose and bring us to a new life in you. Grant this though Christ our Lord. Amen. 5th Sunday of Easter
Almighty and ever-living Lord, you restored us to life by raising Christ from death. Strengthen us by this Easter sacrament. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 6th Sunday of Easter
God our Savior, hear us, and through this holy mystery give us hope that the glory you have given Christ will be given to the Church, his body, for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. 7th Sunday of Easter
Season of Advent
Father, may our communion teach us to love heaven. May its promise and hope guide our way on earth. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 1st Sunday of Advent
Father, you give us food from heaven. By our sharing in this mystery, teach us to judge wisely the things of eartha nd to love the things of heaven. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 2nd Sunday of Advent
God of mercy, may this eucharist bring us your divine help, free us from our sins, and prepare us for the birthday of our Savior, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. 3rd Sunday of Advent
Lord, in this sacrament we receive the promise of salvation; as Christmas draws near make us grow in faith and love to celebrate the coming of Christ our Savior, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. 4th Sunday of Advent
Holy Days
Father, as we proclaim the Virgin Mary to be the mother of Christ and the mother of the Church, may our communion with her Son bring us to salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Feast of Mary, Mother of God
Father, guide us with your light.Help us to recognize Christ in this eucharist and welcome him with love, for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. Epiphany of the Lord
Lord, you feed us with bread from heaven. May we hear your Son with faith and become your children in name and in fact. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Lord, you fulfilled the hope of Simeon, who did not die until he had been privileged to welcome the Messiah. May this communion perfect your grace in us and prepare us to meet Christ when he comes to brung us into everlasting life, for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. Presentation of the Lord
Lord, through this eucharist, send the Holy Spirit of Pentecost into our hearts to keep us always in your love. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. Vigil of Pentecost
Father, may the food we receive in the eucharist help our eternal redemption. Keep within us the vigor of your Spirit, and protect the gifts you have given to your Church. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. Solemnity of Pentecost
Father, in this eucharist we touch the divine life you give to the world. Help us to follow Christ with love to eternal life where he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. Solemnity of Ascension
Lord God, we worship you, a Trinity of Persons, one eternal God. May our faith and the sacrament we receive bring us health of mind and body. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Solemnity of the Holy Trinity
Lord Jesus Christ, you give us your body and blood in the eucharist as a sign that even now we share your life. May we come to possess it completely in the kingdom where you live for ever and eve. Amen. Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
Father, holy one, we praise your glory reflected in the saints. May we who share at this table be filled with your love and prepared for the joy of your kingdom, where Jesus is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. Solemnity of All Saints
Lord, you give us Christ, the King of all creation, as food for everlasting life. Help us to live by his gospel and bring us to the joy of his kingdom, where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Solemnity of Christ the King
Lord God, in this celebration we have seen the depths of your love for every man and woman, and have been reminded of our negligence toward others. Help us to reach out in love to all your people so that we may share with them the goods of time and eternity. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. United States holiday of Thanksgiving
Lord our God, in your love, you chose the Virgin Mary and kept her free from sin. May this sacrament of your love free us from our sins. Grant htis through Christ our Lord. Amen. Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
Lord, may the Body and Blood of your Son, which we receive in this sacrament, reconcile us always in your love. May we who rejoice in the holy Mother of Guadalupe live united and at peace in this world until the day of the Lord dawns in glory. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Lady of Guadalupe
Father, we ask you to give us a new birth as we celebrate the beginning of your Son's life on earth. Strengthen us in spirit as we take your food and drink. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Christmas Vigil Mass
God our Father, we rejoice in the birth of our Savior. May we share his life completely by living as he has taught. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. Midnight Mass
Lord, with faith and joy we celebrate the birthday of your Son. Increase our understanding and our love of the riches you have revealed in him, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. Christmas Dawn
Father, the child born today is the Savior of the world. He made us your children. May he welcome us into your kingdom where he lives and reigns with you for ever and ever. Amen. Christmas
Eternal Father, we want to live as Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in peace with you and one another. May this communion strengthen us to face the troubles of life. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Feast of the Holy Family