The Anima Christi is a traditional Catholic prayer that dates back to at least the 14th century. It is often attributed to St. Ignatius of Loyola because he included it in his Spiritual Exercises, though it predates him. The prayer is a deep invocation asking Christ for sanctification, purification, and union with Him. Below 👇 is the Anima Christi prayer 🙏🏾: Latin: Anima Christi, sanctifica me. Corpus Christi, salva me. Sanguis Christi, inebria me. Aqua lateris Christi, lava me. Passio Christ

The Anima Christi is a beautiful and poetic Communion prayer dating to the 14th century. It is commonly prayed before or after receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. 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 d