Body and Blood of Christ
June 22
The Anima Christi is a mystical, ecstatic prayer tothe Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Attributed to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, itis probably older than he was.
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriateme.
Water from the side ofChrist, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthenme.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds, hide me.
Let me never be separatedfrom you.
From the malignant enemy,defend me.
In the hour of my death, callme,
And bid me come to you,
That with your saints I maypraise you
Forever and ever. Amen.
Fora deeper understanding of this prayer see https://www.franciscanmedia.org/franciscan-spirit-blog/anima-christi-a-mystical-prayer/