For the First of June

The Anima Christi

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
At the hour of my death, call me
And bid me come to Thee
That I may praise Thee with Thy angels and saints
For ever and ever.

Amen.

[July 28, 2007, amended to add: This was the last post I wrote before we hopped on a plane from New York to fly to San Francisco, California. Our internet access was spotty for a while after that, so, except for Lissa's note here about Catholic Exchange, I would not post again for another ten days. This is the beginning of the category, "Golden Gate Gunthers," all about our unique extended trip.]

Comments

[Kathryn]

My favourite prayer :)

[Katherine in TX]

That picture is precious, Alice.

[Cheryl M.]

I love this prayer and say it often, I also like to substitute names of friends and family for the word "me."

[aussieannie]

It is probably one of the most loved prayers - I read recently that is also an 'exorcism' prayer as well - very powerful!!

Alice, is that your fenceline? That hedge is just spectacular, does it flower all year or parts of it?

[Jennifer in TX]

I love the Anima Christi; it's a prayer that never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

The picture of your little one next to those huge flowering bushes--just gorgeous!

[Claire]

WHAT a photo!!

[Suzanne Temple]

I love this prayer, too and the picture is adorable. She looks like one of the blossoms!

[Karen E.]

One of my favorite prayers as well, and I must echo all the others -- that photo is spectacular!

[Barbara]

That is a truly stunning photo. Good catch!