Anima Christi (Soul of Christ)
The Anima Christi is a traditional Catholic prayer of devotion to Jesus Christ. Although popularized by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, who included it in his Spiritual Exercises, the prayer predates him, with manuscripts dating back to the 14th century. It is a profound supplication that invokes the merits of Christ's Passion for sanctification and salvation.
Also known as: Soul of Christ · Anima Christi
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy wounds hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from Thee.
From the malignant enemy defend me.
In the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come to Thee,
That with Thy saints I may praise Thee
For ever and ever. Amen.
When to pray
It is frequently prayed in moments of deep personal devotion, especially after receiving Holy Communion.
Latin text
Corpus Christi, salva me.
Sanguis Christi, inebria me.
Aqua lateris Christi, lava me.
Passio Christi, conforta me.
O bone Iesu, exaudi me.
Intra tua vulnera absconde me.
Ne permittas me separari a te.
Ab hoste maligno defende me.
In hora mortis meae voca me.
Et iube me venire ad te,
Ut cum Sanctis tuis laudem te
In saecula saeculorum. Amen.
Origin
The Anima Christi is a Catholic prayer that dates back to the early 14th century. While often attributed to St. Ignatius of Loyola, who greatly popularized it through his Spiritual Exercises, it predates him. It is a prayer of personal devotion, frequently recited after receiving Holy Communion or during Eucharistic adoration, expressing a profound desire for sanctification, salvation, and union with Christ.
In other languages
Alma de Cristo (Anima Christi) (Português) · Anima Christi (Alma de Cristo) (Español) · Anima Christi (Anima di Cristo) (Italiano) · Duszo Chrystusowa (Polski) · Kaluluwa ni Kristo (Tagalog)