Act of Faith # 3

Lord Jesus,

eternal and infallible Truth,

since Thou hast said that

Thou art really present in the holy Eucharist,

I believe it firmly.

Yes, this Host which I see,

and which I am to receive,

is not bread,

but the living Body of Jesus Christ,

God and Man:

it is the God Whom the Angels adore in heaven;

I believe it.

I do not understand this Mystery,

but I wish to believe it without seeking to penetrate it,

that I may have the happiness

of seeing and contemplating it one day in heaven.

Strengthen it so lively,

that I may honour Thee,

love Thee,

and receive Thee,

as if I already beheld Thee.