✦ Prayer • Sacred Hymn ✦

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ

Latin (Original)

Translation

Anima Christi, sanctifica me. Corpus Christi, salva me.

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me.

Sanguis Christi, inebria me. Aqua lateris Christi, lava me.

Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me.

Passio Christi, conforta me. O bone Iesu, exaudi me.

Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me.

Intra tua vulnera absconde me. Ne permittas me separari a te.

Within thy wounds hide me. Suffer me not to be separated from thee.

Ab hoste maligno defende me. In hora mortis meae voca me.

From the malignant enemy defend me. In the hour of my death call me.

Et iube me venire ad te, ut cum Sanctis tuis laudem te in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

And bid me come to thee, that with thy Saints I may praise thee forever and ever. Amen.

✦ History & Origin

The Anima Christi is a beautiful medieval prayer of deep Eucharistic devotion. Historically, it has been attributed to several figures, including Pope John XXII, but its author remains anonymous. It was highly favored and popularized by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, who placed it at the beginning of his 'Spiritual Exercises'.

✦ Historical Insights & Trivia

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Although commonly associated with Ignatius of Loyola, the prayer was found in scripts written decades before his birth.

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It was found carved on the stone gates of the Alcázar of Seville, dating back to the late 14th century.

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It acts as a prayer of union, pleading for Christ's protection in the final hours of life.

✦ Liturgical Details

Origin / Source Spain / Germany

Century 14th Century

Liturgical Use Post-Communion / Meditation

Chant Style/Mode Chant / Devotional Hymn

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