After receiving Holy Communion, our hearts are especially open to God’s presence. These 28 prayers help you express gratitude, seek transformation, and commune with Christ who dwells within you after partaking of the Eucharist.
Powerful Prayer After Communion
Each prayer is accompanied by a relevant Scripture verse to deepen your post-communion reflection.
1. Prayer of Thanksgiving After Communion
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for the precious gift of Your Son in Holy Communion. My heart overflows with gratitude for this divine encounter where I received Jesus into my very being. Thank You for nourishing my soul, strengthening my faith, and uniting me more closely with Christ. May this sacred meal bear fruit in my life as I go forth to serve You.
1 Corinthians 11:24
“and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.'” Let this thanksgiving continue in my heart throughout today as I remember Your sacrifice.
2. Prayer for Spiritual Nourishment
Loving Jesus, just as physical food strengthens my body, may this Holy Communion nourish my soul. Feed me with Your grace that I may grow in holiness. Let the bread of life I’ve received transform me from within, giving me spiritual energy to walk in Your ways and do Your will throughout today.
John 6:35
“Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'” Satisfy the hunger of my soul, Lord, as I carry You within me.
3. Prayer for Cleansing and Purification
Merciful Father, as I have received Your Son in Communion, cleanse me from all sin and impurity. Wash me with the precious blood of Christ that I may be whiter than snow. Purify my thoughts, words, and actions so that my life may glorify You. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
1 John 1:7
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” May this purification continue in me throughout today.
4. Prayer for Union with Christ
Lord Jesus, in this Holy Communion, You have united Yourself to me in the most intimate way. Help me remain in You as You remain in me. May this union transform my life, making me more like You in thought, word, and deed. Let me abide in Your love throughout today, bearing much fruit for Your kingdom.
John 15:4-5
“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” Keep me united to You, my true vine.
5. Prayer for Healing After Communion
Divine Physician, as I have received Your healing presence in the Eucharist, touch every area of my life that needs restoration. Heal my physical ailments, emotional wounds, and spiritual weaknesses. May Your healing power that I’ve received in Communion continue to work in me throughout today, making me whole in body, mind, and spirit.
Matthew 8:17
“This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.'” Lord, let Your healing presence within me bring complete restoration.
6. Prayer for Strength in Trials
Heavenly Father, as I go forth from this Communion, strengthen me for the challenges I may face today. The Eucharist I’ve received is food for my journey – may it give me courage in difficulties, patience in suffering, and perseverance in trials. Let the grace of this sacrament sustain me through every storm.
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Thank You for being my strength as I face today’s challenges.
7. Prayer for Family After Communion
Loving God, as I return from Your altar, I lift up my family to You. Bless my spouse, children, parents, and all my relatives with Your grace. May the love I’ve received in Communion overflow into my family relationships. Help me be patient, kind, and forgiving with them today, reflecting Christ’s love in our home.
Joshua 24:15
“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” May our family serve You together, strengthened by this Eucharist.
8. Prayer for Forgiveness of Sins
Merciful Jesus, through this Holy Communion, You have come to forgive my sins. Help me fully receive Your mercy and forgive myself as You have forgiven me. Give me the grace to extend this forgiveness to others who have hurt me. May Your mercy received today make me more merciful toward others.
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Thank You for Your endless mercy.
9. Prayer for the Dying
Compassionate Lord, as I have received You in Communion, I pray for those nearing death. Comfort the dying with Your presence, especially those who will die today. May they receive Viaticum and be welcomed into Your eternal kingdom. Help me live each day prepared to meet You, remembering my own mortality.
John 11:25-26
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.'” Comfort all who are dying today.
10. Prayer for Priests After Communion
Lord Jesus, I thank You for the priests who bring You to us in the Eucharist. Bless all priests who offered Mass today. Strengthen them in holiness, protect them from temptation, and renew their zeal for souls. May the Eucharist they celebrate transform their lives and ministries. Send more laborers into Your harvest.
Hebrews 5:1
“Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.” Bless and protect Your priests, Lord.
11. Prayer for the Poor and Suffering
Lord who became poor for us, as I have received You in Communion, open my eyes to see You in the poor and suffering. Help me share the spiritual and material blessings I’ve received. Make me generous to those in need today, remembering that whatever I do for the least, I do for You.
Matthew 25:40
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'” Help me serve You in the poor today.
12. Prayer for the Conversion of Sinners
Savior of the world, as You have come to me in Communion, I pray for sinners who don’t know You. Touch their hearts and draw them to Your mercy. Use me as an instrument of Your love today, that through my words and actions, others may come to know Your saving grace.
Luke 15:7
“I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” Bring many souls to conversion today.
13. Prayer for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Merciful Jesus, as I have received You in Communion, I offer this spiritual nourishment for the holy souls in purgatory, especially my departed loved ones. Ease their sufferings and bring them quickly to the joy of Your presence. May the Eucharist I’ve received today bring them consolation and hasten their entry into heaven.
2 Maccabees 12:46
“It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins.” Comfort all souls awaiting the fullness of Your presence.
14. Prayer for the Church After Communion
Lord Jesus, as I have been nourished by Your Body and Blood, I pray for Your whole Church. Strengthen all who received You today around the world. Unite us more deeply as members of Your mystical body. May this Eucharist we’ve shared bear fruit in greater love and service to the world You came to save.
1 Corinthians 10:17
“Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.” Keep us united in You, Lord, as we go forth from this sacred meal.
15. Prayer for Missionary Zeal
Lord who sent Your disciples to evangelize, as I receive You in Communion, fill me with missionary zeal. Help me share the good news of Your love with those I meet today. Give me courage to speak of You when opportunities arise, and may my life reflect the Eucharist I’ve received.
Matthew 28:19-20
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Make me Your witness today.
16. Prayer for the Grace of Final Perseverance
Eternal Father, as I have received Your Son in Communion, I pray for the grace of final perseverance. Keep me faithful to You all the days of my life, that my last Communion may be my Viaticum to eternal life. Help me live today in a way that prepares me for a holy death whenever You call me.
John 6:54
“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” May this Eucharist bring me to eternal life with You.
17. Prayer for the Unborn
Creator of life, as I have received the Bread of Life, I pray for all unborn children. Protect them from harm and let them be born into loving families. Change the hearts of those who would destroy life, and help our society respect the dignity of every human person from conception to natural death.
Psalm 139:13-14
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Protect all children in the womb today.
18. Prayer for the Gift of Prayer
Lord who taught us to pray, as I have received You in Communion, deepen my prayer life. Help me remain in conversation with You throughout today. Teach me to pray without ceasing, offering all my thoughts, words, and actions to You. May the Eucharist increase in me a longing for constant union with You.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Pray continually.” Help me stay connected to You in prayer today.
19. Prayer for the Grace to Forgive
Jesus who forgave from the cross, as I receive You in Communion, help me truly forgive those who have hurt me. Remove all bitterness from my heart and replace it with Your merciful love. Give me the strength to reconcile with anyone I’m estranged from, following Your example of perfect forgiveness.
Matthew 6:14-15
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Help me forgive as You’ve forgiven me.
20. Prayer for the Elderly and Infirm
Compassionate Christ, as I receive You in Communion, I pray for the elderly and infirm. Comfort those who suffer from loneliness, illness, or disability. Help me visit and care for them as I would care for You. May the Eucharist I’ve received today inspire me to serve Your suffering members.
Matthew 25:36
“I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Help me serve You in the elderly today.
21. Prayer for the Grace of Chastity
Lord of purity, as I receive You in Communion, strengthen me in chastity according to my state in life. Help me respect the dignity of every person and see others with Your eyes of love. Purify my thoughts, desires, and relationships, that I may honor You with my body and soul.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” Help me live this truth today.
22. Prayer for the Grace to Bear Suffering
Suffering Savior, as I receive You in Communion, help me unite my sufferings with Yours. Teach me to bear my crosses with patience and love. When trials come today, remind me that through this Eucharist, I participate in Your passion and will share in Your resurrection.
Colossians 1:24
“Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church.” Help me suffer with You today.
23. Prayer for the Grace of Humility
Humble Jesus, as I receive You hidden in the Eucharist, teach me true humility. Remove all pride from my heart and help me serve others without seeking recognition. May the humility You showed in becoming our food inspire me to lower myself in service today.
Philippians 2:5-7
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.” Make me humble like You today.
24. Prayer for the Grace of Patience
Patient Lord, as I receive You in Communion, fill me with Your patience. Help me bear with others’ faults today as You bear with mine. When I’m tempted to anger or frustration, remind me of Your endless patience with me. May the Eucharist teach me to wait on Your timing in all things.
Romans 12:12
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Grant me this patience today.
25. Prayer for the Grace of Joy
Risen Lord, as I receive You in Communion, fill me with Easter joy. No matter what difficulties I face today, remind me of the victory You’ve won for me. Let the joy of this Eucharistic encounter shine through me to others, that they may see Your light in my life.
Nehemiah 8:10
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Be my strength and joy today.
26. Prayer for the Grace of Peace
Prince of Peace, as I receive You in Communion, calm every storm in my heart. Grant me Your peace that surpasses understanding. Help me be an instrument of Your peace today – bringing love where there is hatred, pardon where there is injury, and faith where there is doubt.
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Fill me with Your peace today.
27. Prayer for the Grace of Love
God who is Love, as I receive You in Communion, pour Your love into my heart. Help me love You above all things and my neighbor as myself. May the love I receive in this sacrament overflow into all my relationships today, that others may experience Your love through me.
1 John 4:19
“We love because he first loved us.” Help me love as You’ve loved me today.
28. Prayer for the Holy Spirit’s Guidance
Heavenly Father, as I receive Your Son in Communion, send Your Holy Spirit to guide me today. Lead me in all truth, inspire my decisions, and direct my steps. May the Eucharist bear fruit in me through the Spirit’s power, making me more like Jesus in all things.
John 16:13
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.” Guide me by Your Spirit today.
Conclusion
These 28 prayers after Communion provide a pathway for you to continue your intimate conversation with Christ who dwells within you after receiving the Eucharist. May they help you savor the grace of this holy encounter and carry its fruits into your daily life.
Whether you use one or several of these prayers, may they deepen your post-communion reflection and strengthen your union with our Lord.