As I cannot this day enjoy the happiness of assisting at the Holy Mysteries, O my God, I transport myself in spirit at the foot of Your altar.

I unite with the Church which by the hands of the Priest, offers You Your adorable Son in the Holy Sacrifice.

I offer myself with Him, by Him and in His Name. I adore, I praise and thank You, imploring your mercy, invoking your assistance and presenting You the homage I owe You as my Creator, the love due to You as my Saviour.

Apply to my soul, I beseech You, O Merciful Jesus, Your infinite merits; apply them also to those for whom I particularly wish to pray.

I desire to communicate spiritually, that Your Blood may purify, Your Flesh strengthen, and Your Spirit sanctify me.

May I never forget that You, my divine Redeemer, died for me; may I die to all that is not You, that hereafter I may live eternally with You.

Amen.