The Ave Verum Corpus is a short medieval Eucharistic hymn, probably from the fourteenth century, that greets Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. It was traditionally sung at the elevation of the Host during Mass, and it is famous today through the musical settings of Mozart, Byrd, and Elgar. In just a few lines, it connects the Eucharist to the Incarnation, the Cross, and our own death. Pray it during Eucharistic adoration, after receiving Holy Communion, at Benedic

During Benediction, adore and ask blessing from Jesus in the monstrance. The Prayer O God, Who under a wonderful Sacrament hast left us a memorial of Thy Passion; grant us, we beseech Thee, so to venerate the sacred mysteries of Thy Body and Blood, that we may ever feel within us the fruit of Thy Redemption. Who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen. Blessed be God. Blessed be His holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Bl

Eucharistic aspirations are short acts of praise to Jesus truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament. "O Sacrament most holy" in particular has been sung and recited for generations and is often said at Benediction, during adoration, and at the close of a Holy Hour. These lines are easy to memorize and can be prayed at any moment: when you pass a Catholic church, as you genuflect before the tabernacle, while waiting in line for Communion, or during your thanksgiving after Mass.

On Corpus Christi the Church rejoices in the Real Presence. Adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The Prayer O God, Who under a wonderful Sacrament hast left us a memorial of Thy Passion: grant us, we beseech Thee, so to venerate the sacred mysteries of Thy Body and Blood, that we may ever feel within ourselves the fruit of Thy redemption. Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen. Traditional Corpus Christi collect; classic English, public domain. If these prayers help

The Divine Praises were composed in 1797 by an Italian Jesuit, Fr. Luigi Felici, as an act of reparation for blasphemy and profanity. Over the following century and a half, popes added new lines honoring the Immaculate Conception, the Sacred Heart, St. Joseph, the Assumption, the Precious Blood, and the Holy Spirit. Each line begins with "Blessed be," turning the heart toward God in simple praise. The Divine Praises are traditionally prayed or sung at Benediction of the Bless

When we cannot receive Holy Communion, whether because of illness, distance, travel, or some other reason, the Church encourages us to make a spiritual communion: an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and to welcome Him into our hearts. St. Thomas Aquinas described it as a desire for the Sacrament, and the Council of Trent praised it. The form given here is based on the well-known prayer of St. Alphonsus Liguori. Pray it while watching a livestreamed Mass, during

Adoro Te Devote is St. Thomas Aquinas's hymn of Eucharistic adoration. This traditional English form is found in classic hymnals. The Prayer Godhead here in hiding, whom I do adore, Masked by these bare shadows, shape and nothing more, See, Lord, at Thy service low lies here a heart Lost, all lost in wonder at the God Thou art. Seeing, touching, tasting are in Thee deceived: How says trusty hearing? that shall be believed; What God's Son has told me, take for truth I do; Trut

Tantum Ergo concludes the Pange Lingua and is sung at Benediction. This traditional English translation is from classic Catholic hymnals. The Prayer Down in adoration falling, Lo! the sacred Host we hail; Lo! o'er ancient forms departing, Newer rites of grace prevail; Faith for all defects supplying, Where the feeble senses fail. To the everlasting Father, And the Son who reigns on high, With the Holy Ghost proceeding Forth from Each eternally, Be salvation, honor, blessing,

O Salutaris Hostia is the traditional Eucharistic hymn often sung at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The English below is a classic public-domain rendering. The Prayer O saving Victim, opening wide The gate of heaven to man below! Our foes press on from every side; Thine aid supply, Thy strength bestow. To Thy great Name be endless praise, Immortal Godhead, one in Three; Oh, grant us endless length of days In our true native land with Thee. Amen. Traditional Eucharistic