Act of Spiritual Communion

A woman kneels in prayer before a crucifix at home, with a church tower visible through the window.
Love reaches toward Christ in the quiet of the heart.

My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You.

Our Lord to Sr. Benigna Consolata: "Make as many Spiritual Communions as possible, to supply for the many Sacramental Communions which are not made. One every quarter of an hour is not enough. Make them shorter, but more numerous."

Further reading

William G. Storey's collection offers prayers for Eucharistic adoration, for readers who wish to continue praying on the theme of communion with Christ.

A Prayer Book for Eucharistic Adoration by William G. Storey (imitation leather) on Amazon (paid link)