This is the sixth in a series of posts reflecting line-by-line on the Anima Christi. “O good Jesus, hear me.” How often do I hear, “Mom, Mom, Mom…” as I go through my day (with 6 children, more times than I can count!)? How many times … Continue readingLINE-BY-LINE PRAYER REFLECTION: ANIMA CHRISTI, PART 6
This is the fifth in a series of posts reflecting line-by-line on the Anima Christi. It’s all about the cross ~ A crucifix, that is. Cross plus corpus, for in Christ’s passion is the reminder and promise of love and salvation that strengthens the suffering. … Continue readingLine-by-Line Prayer Reflection: Anima Christi, Part 5
This is the fourth of a series of posts reflecting line-by-line on the Anima Christi. Over the past few months we have been reflecting on the rich prayer Anima Christi. The first three lines petition the Lord to sanctify, save, and inebriate the petitioner. The fourth line … Continue readingLINE-BY-LINE PRAYER REFLECTION: ANIMA CHRISTI, PART 4
This is the third of a series of posts reflecting line-by-line on the Anima Christi. “But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from … Continue readingLine-by-Line Prayer Reflection: Anima Christi, Part 3
This is the second of a series of posts reflecting line-by-line on the Anima Christi. When I was assigned to write about this line of the Anima Christi I felt a sense of relief. After all, we all know that without Christ’s bloody sacrifice of … Continue readingLine -by-Line Prayer Reflection: Anima Christi, Part 2