Then the Priest takes the host, breaks it over the paten, and places a small piece in the chalice. Meanwhile, the following is sung or said: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. Invitation to Communion While holding up the consecrated host, the Priest says: Behold the Lamb of God,/ behold him who takes away the sins of the world./ Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Prayer after Communion As we receive the pledge/ of things yet hidden in heaven/ and are nourished while still on earth/ with the Bread that comes from on high,/ we humbly entreat you, O Lord,/ that what is being brought about in us in mystery/ may come to true completion./ Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Concluding Rites Brief announcements Prayer over the People and Final Blessing The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Direct, O Lord, we pray, the hearts of your faithful,/ and in your kindness grant your servants this grace:/ that, abiding in the love of you and their neighbor,/ they may fulfill the whole of your commands./ Through Christ our Lord. Amen. And may the blessing of almighty God,/ the Father, and the Son, ✠ and the Holy Spirit,/ come down on you and remain with you for ever. Amen. Dismissal Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. Thanks be to God. 11 nourish my desire to know you better and grow in your love. Now, listen attentively to the prayer that the Priest is going to say in the name of the entire congregation. It is your prayer, too. You can follow along in MagnifiKid! It is the Prayer after Communion.
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