PRAYER BY ST. AMBROSE FOR PROTECTION AND HEALTH

Lord Jesus Christ,

I approach your banquet table

in fear and trembling,

for I am a sinner,

and dare not rely on my own worth

but only on your goodness and mercy. 

I am defiled by many sins in body and soul,

and by my unguarded thoughts and words.

 Gracious God of majesty and awe,

I seek your protection,

I look for your healing.

 

Poor troubled sinner that I am,

I appeal to You,

the fountain of all mercy.

 

 I cannot bear your judgment,

but I trust in your salvation.