bered in the flock of Thine elect. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Which oblation do Thou, O God, we beseech Thee, vouchsafe, in all ways, to bless, to take it for Thy very own, to approve it, to perfect it, and to render it well-pleasing to Thyself, so that, on our behalf, it may be changed into the body and blood of Jesus Christ, Thy most dear Son, our Lord.
Who, the day before He suffered, took bread into His holy and venerable hands, and with eyes lifted up toward heaven, unto Thee, O God, His Almighty Father, giving thanks to Thee, did bless, ✠ break, and give unto His disciples, saying: Take, and eat ye all of this.
Holding the Host with both hands, the priest pronounces the words of Consecration secretly, distinctly, and attentively :
For this is My Body.
