Anima Christi Prayer Card - English (PC-23)

PC-23 — Anima Christi Prayer Card — English

Soul of Christ, sanctify me — one of the most ancient and beloved prayers in Catholic history

Few prayers in the Catholic tradition carry the weight, the beauty, and the theological richness of the Anima Christi — Latin for "Soul of Christ." Dating back to the early 14th century and enriched with indulgences by Pope John XXII in 1330, this prayer has been on the lips of Catholic faithful for over seven hundred years. It was a treasured favorite of St. Ignatius of Loyola, who placed it at the very opening of his landmark Spiritual Exercises — and through him it spread to every corner of the Catholic world, prayed by Jesuits, laypeople, students, and saints alike.

The prayer is a masterpiece of Eucharistic devotion — drawing the soul into intimate union with every aspect of Christ's saving mystery: His Body, His Blood, His Soul, the water from His wounded side, and the sufferings of His Passion. Line by line it is a surrender, a plea, and a proclamation: "Within Thy Wounds hide me. Suffer me not to be separated from Thee." It is most traditionally prayed as a thanksgiving after receiving Holy Communion, making this card an ideal companion for Mass, Adoration, and personal prayer.

This Anima Christi Prayer Card in English brings this timeless prayer into everyday reach — tucked in a wallet, slipped into a missal, or placed in a First Communion gift envelope as a devotional treasure that will last a lifetime.

Perfect for: Post-Communion thanksgiving, Eucharistic Adoration, First Communion gifts, Ignatian retreats, RCIA, Catholic schools, and anyone deepening their Eucharistic devotion.