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Anima Christi

2 min
Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

In nómine Patris, et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen.

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 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

forever and ever. Amen.

Anima Christi, sanctifica me.

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.

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

In nómine Patris, et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen.

About this prayer

The Anima Christi is an ancient prayer (14th century) addressed to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, asking that His Soul, Body, Blood, and Passion sanctify, save, and strengthen the one who prays. It is traditionally prayed after receiving Holy Communion.

History

The Anima Christi dates to the early 14th century and was widely popular before St. Ignatius of Loyola placed it at the beginning of his Spiritual Exercises (1548), ensuring its enduring fame. Though sometimes attributed to Ignatius, it predates him by at least two centuries. Pope John XXII (d. 1334) is sometimes credited with its composition.

How to pray it

Pray slowly after receiving Holy Communion or during a visit to the Blessed Sacrament. Each invocation is a petition — let each one sink in before moving to the next.

Portuguese text: Opus Dei, *Devocionário* — [opusdei.org](https://opusdei.org/pt-br/prayers/section/?section1=197&section2=)

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