The Lorrha Missal (also called the Stowe Missal) was a book containing the texts of the mass and popular in Gaelic Scotland and Ireland. The first prayer below was prayed after the consecration (i.e., Words of Institution) and before the distribution. The second prayer was the post-communion prayer. It was at Lackeen Castle that the Lorrha Missal was found during restoration work at the castle in the 18th century. This illuminated manuscript was written mainly in Latin with some Gaelic in the late eighth or early ninth century, and it was annotated and some pages rewritten at Lorrha Monastery some time in the mid-11th century.
We believe, O Lord.
We believe we have been redeemed
by the breaking of Christ’s body,
and the pouring of his blood.
We rely on this sacrament for strength,
confident that what we now hold in hope,
we will enjoy in true fulfillment in heaven;
through our Lord Jesus Christ
who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
now and forever.
Amen.
We give you thanks, O Lord,
holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
for you have satisfied us
with the body and blood of Christ your Son.
In your mercy, O Lord,
let this sacrament not be for our condemnation or punishment,
but for our salvation and forgiveness,
for strengthening the weak
as a firm foundation against the dangers of the world.
With this communion forgive all our guilt,
and give us the heavenly joy of sharing in it;
through our Lord Jesus Christ
who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
now and forever.
Amen.