Anima Christi

The prayer said kneeling after Communion, asking to be hidden in the wounds of Christ.

A short medieval prayer of union with Christ, traditionally said in thanksgiving after receiving him.

When: Kneeling after Communion, and at any moment of temptation or fear.

Why: It asks for one thing only: to be joined to Christ, hidden in his wounds, and sheltered there until death. Saint Ignatius placed it at the head of the Spiritual Exercises.

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