About this prayer
Anima Christi means “Soul of Christ.” This traditional prayer can be prayed after Holy Communion or in personal devotion. The older English wording is used here.
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Prayer text
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. 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 wicked foe defend me. At 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.
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Use the complete text above. When praying together, one person reads the Prayer leader lines and everyone joins in the responses. When praying alone, read both parts. Pause briefly between prayers.
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