Step 1: Opening Prayer for Solitary Communion
Opening Prayer:
O God, in this quiet solitude, I come before you, seeking communion with you through this sacred meal. As I dedicate these elements, may the glories of your presence surround me like the mist on the hills and the whisper of the wind through the trees. Let this time of communion be a holy journey, where the ancient paths of faith intersect with my soul, filling me with your grace and peace. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dedication of the Glories:
Lord God, I dedicate this moment of communion to you, in the tradition of our Celtic ancestors who sought you in the quiet places of the earth. I offer the glories of this solitude, the rhythm of my breath, and the deep yearning of my soul to be united with you. May this simple act of partaking in the bread and cup be a symbol of your love poured out for all creation, a reminder of your presence in the breaking of the bread and the sharing of the cup. Let this sacred space be filled with the whispers of angels and the songs of creation, as I am nourished by your Word and filled with your Spirit. Amen.
Step 2: Reading of the Sacred Scriptures
Rubrics:
Proceed with the communion service, keeping the Gospel message in your heart as you partake of the bread and cup.
Step 3: Light the Candle to prepare for the Communion
Lord God, as I light this candle, May its flame be a symbol of your presence, A beacon of light guiding me to you, As I prepare to commune with You in prayer. In the gentle flicker of the flame, Grant me peace and stillness within, May my mind be clear and my heart open, As I seek Your wisdom and grace. Let this candle's glow remind me, Of the eternal light of your love within me, And as I partake in the Eucharist, May I be nourished by your body and blood. Amen.
Step 4: Prayer of Penance
Poetic Celtic-Christian Prayer:
O Creator of all, through your Son, the Great Christ, Cleanse my body, purify my mind, Let the light of Christ fill me wholly, That my thoughts may be of Thee alone. I accept this grace through our Lord Christ Jesus, To free myself from all wrongdoing, May the Spirit guide my path, And in Christ's name, I seek absolution.
Step 5: Say aloud Saint Patrick's Breastplate:
O Father most glorious, and Thy Son most high, Through the great Lord and Master of Earth, Our Lord Jesus Christ, we earnestly pray, Absolve us of all error and misgiving. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Who has taught us to pray:
"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, Forever and ever. Amen."
Step 6: Saint Patrick’s Breastplate (Short Version)
I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.
I arise today
Through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save me
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a multitude.
Christ shield me today
Against wounding
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
I arise today
Through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of creation. Amen.
Step 6: Offertory and Transformation Prayer of the Bread
O Lord of Earth, Creator of all, In your presence, this bread becomes your flesh, Transformed for the forgiveness of sins.
I offer it in your memory, as a sacrament of your real presence, May it nourish my soul and strengthen my faith. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
Amen.
Step 7: Offertory and Tranformation Prayer of the Wine
As you say this prayer, make the sign of the cross.
Glory to the Father, Source of all power,
Glory to the Son, Life and Light of the world,
Glory to the Holy Spirit, Essence of divine nature.
In this sacred moment of transformation,
Earth and heaven's essence is changed,
Into the blood of our most glorious Lord of Earth,
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Step 8: receives the Body
A Celtic-Catholic Prayer of Preparation
Through thy Word, O Father,
I seek to remove all negation from my being,
That I may partake of the Body and the Blood,
And be transformed into the likeness of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To administer and participation this sacred communion. Amen..
Celebrant partakes of the Body
Step 9: receives the Blood
A Celtic-Catholic Prayer of Invocation
O Lord of Creation,
Through thy holy Word and the power granted unto me,
Over the life and death of creation,
I commend myself to the transformed wine and blood
Of our Lord Jesus Christ, for the raising of consciousness.
May the Holy Spirit descend upon it,
Infusing it with the life eternal.
Step 10. Closing Prayer
A Personal Celtic-Catholic Closing Prayer After Communion
O God, my Father in heaven, I thank you for this sacred communion, Where I partook of the Body and Blood Of our Lord Jesus Christ, my Savior and Redeemer.
As I leave this holy place, May the essence of Christ dwell within me, Guiding my steps and shining through my life, To be a beacon of your love and truth in the world.
Grant me strength and courage, To live according to your will, To love as Christ loved me, And to serve others with humility and compassion.
May the grace of this communion sustain me, And may the Holy Spirit continue to transform me, Into the likeness of your Son, Jesus Christ, In whose name I pray. Amen.
Opening Prayer:
O God, in this quiet solitude, I come before you, seeking communion with you through this sacred meal. As I dedicate these elements, may the glories of your presence surround me like the mist on the hills and the whisper of the wind through the trees. Let this time of communion be a holy journey, where the ancient paths of faith intersect with my soul, filling me with your grace and peace. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dedication of the Glories:
Lord God, I dedicate this moment of communion to you, in the tradition of our Celtic ancestors who sought you in the quiet places of the earth. I offer the glories of this solitude, the rhythm of my breath, and the deep yearning of my soul to be united with you. May this simple act of partaking in the bread and cup be a symbol of your love poured out for all creation, a reminder of your presence in the breaking of the bread and the sharing of the cup. Let this sacred space be filled with the whispers of angels and the songs of creation, as I am nourished by your Word and filled with your Spirit. Amen.
Step 2: Reading of the Sacred Scriptures
Rubrics:
- Prepare your sacred scriptures or Bible, placing it before you in a reverent manner.
- Take a moment to quiet your mind and center your spirit, focusing on the presence of God.
- Open your sacred scriptures to the Gospel reading and other texts from the bible appointed for the day or a passage that speaks to you in this moment of communion.
- Read the Gospel aloud, allowing the words to resonate in the space around you.
- As you read, meditate on the meaning of the Gospel message for your life and your communion with God.
- Reflect on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospel reading.
- After reading, spend some time in silent reflection, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart.
- Close the sacred scriptures with reverence and gratitude for the Word of God.
- Offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the Gospel message and ask for guidance and understanding as you continue your communion with God.
Proceed with the communion service, keeping the Gospel message in your heart as you partake of the bread and cup.
Step 3: Light the Candle to prepare for the Communion
Lord God, as I light this candle, May its flame be a symbol of your presence, A beacon of light guiding me to you, As I prepare to commune with You in prayer. In the gentle flicker of the flame, Grant me peace and stillness within, May my mind be clear and my heart open, As I seek Your wisdom and grace. Let this candle's glow remind me, Of the eternal light of your love within me, And as I partake in the Eucharist, May I be nourished by your body and blood. Amen.
Step 4: Prayer of Penance
Poetic Celtic-Christian Prayer:
O Creator of all, through your Son, the Great Christ, Cleanse my body, purify my mind, Let the light of Christ fill me wholly, That my thoughts may be of Thee alone. I accept this grace through our Lord Christ Jesus, To free myself from all wrongdoing, May the Spirit guide my path, And in Christ's name, I seek absolution.
Step 5: Say aloud Saint Patrick's Breastplate:
O Father most glorious, and Thy Son most high, Through the great Lord and Master of Earth, Our Lord Jesus Christ, we earnestly pray, Absolve us of all error and misgiving. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Who has taught us to pray:
"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, Forever and ever. Amen."
Step 6: Saint Patrick’s Breastplate (Short Version)
I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.
I arise today
Through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save me
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a multitude.
Christ shield me today
Against wounding
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
I arise today
Through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of creation. Amen.
Step 6: Offertory and Transformation Prayer of the Bread
O Lord of Earth, Creator of all, In your presence, this bread becomes your flesh, Transformed for the forgiveness of sins.
I offer it in your memory, as a sacrament of your real presence, May it nourish my soul and strengthen my faith. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
Amen.
Step 7: Offertory and Tranformation Prayer of the Wine
As you say this prayer, make the sign of the cross.
Glory to the Father, Source of all power,
Glory to the Son, Life and Light of the world,
Glory to the Holy Spirit, Essence of divine nature.
In this sacred moment of transformation,
Earth and heaven's essence is changed,
Into the blood of our most glorious Lord of Earth,
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Step 8: receives the Body
A Celtic-Catholic Prayer of Preparation
Through thy Word, O Father,
I seek to remove all negation from my being,
That I may partake of the Body and the Blood,
And be transformed into the likeness of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To administer and participation this sacred communion. Amen..
Celebrant partakes of the Body
Step 9: receives the Blood
A Celtic-Catholic Prayer of Invocation
O Lord of Creation,
Through thy holy Word and the power granted unto me,
Over the life and death of creation,
I commend myself to the transformed wine and blood
Of our Lord Jesus Christ, for the raising of consciousness.
May the Holy Spirit descend upon it,
Infusing it with the life eternal.
Step 10. Closing Prayer
A Personal Celtic-Catholic Closing Prayer After Communion
O God, my Father in heaven, I thank you for this sacred communion, Where I partook of the Body and Blood Of our Lord Jesus Christ, my Savior and Redeemer.
As I leave this holy place, May the essence of Christ dwell within me, Guiding my steps and shining through my life, To be a beacon of your love and truth in the world.
Grant me strength and courage, To live according to your will, To love as Christ loved me, And to serve others with humility and compassion.
May the grace of this communion sustain me, And may the Holy Spirit continue to transform me, Into the likeness of your Son, Jesus Christ, In whose name I pray. Amen.