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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s prayer before communion

EUCHARIST
Philip Kosloski - published on 01/04/22
She prayed this prayer to express the desire she had for Jesus to dwell within her heart.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was raised as an Episcopalian and converted to Catholicism as an adult, witnessing the beauty and wonder of the Catholic faith. In particular, she was drawn to the Eucharist and was eager to receive Jesus Christ within her heart.

Here is a short prayer she wrote down that fostered that longing she had for the Eucharist, desiring Jesus to come to her in communion.

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