Prayers/Anima Christi

Anima Christi (original translation)

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 your wounds hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked foe,
defend me.

At the hour of my death,
call me
and bid me come to you
That with your saints I may praise you
For ever and ever. Amen.

Anima Christi (contemporary translation)

Jesus, may all that is you flow into me.
May your body and blood be my food and drink.
May your passion and death be my strength and life.

Jesus, with you by my side, enough has been given.
May the shelter I seek be the shadow of your cross.

Let me not run from the love you offer,
But hold me safe from the forces of evil.
On each of my dyings shed your light and your love.
Keep calling to me until that day comes, when, with your saints,
I may praise you forever. Amen.