Prayer of Spiritual Communion

When one cannot receive communion at mass for one reason or another: Mortal Sin, cannot embrace Church teachings, living in situation where you and your spouse are not married or are only married civilly. One may not receive communion but one can offer a spiritual communion. Below is one translated from Portuguese.

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Holy Sacrament. I love you over all things, and my soul longs for You. But as I cannot receive You now in the Holy Sacrament, come at least spiritually to my heart. Embrace me with you as if you were with me; unite me with You interiorly. Ah! Do not permit that I separate myself from You! O Jesus great good and my sweet love, inflame my heart, that I may be embraced in Your love always. Amén.