Read slowly
O sacred banquet,
in which Christ is received,
the memory of His Passion is renewed,
the mind is filled with grace,
and a pledge of future glory is given to us.
Alleluia.
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O Sacrum Convivium
Traditional Eucharistic antiphon (St. Thomas Aquinas) · c. 1264
“O sacred banquet, in which Christ is received, the memory of His Passion is renewed.”
About this prayer
“O Sacrum Convivium” is a traditional Eucharistic hymn that centers on the spiritual reality of communion with Christ. In Church life, Eucharistic devotions nourish faith in Christ’s real presence and invite frequent, reverent participation in the sacrament.
- When to pray
- Before Mass or after Communion when you want to intensify reverent desire for Christ’s presence.
- After you read
- Spend a brief moment in silent adoration, asking Christ to transform your intentions and affections.
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- Trust & surrenderPeace & charity
Trust & surrender. This Eucharistic devotion expresses desire and reverence for communion with Christ, grounding the soul’s confidence in the Lord’s promises.
Peace & charity. Because it is a prayer of longing for union with God, it tends to quiet anxiety and reorder life around Christ’s presence.
- Liturgical season
- Eastertide
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