Quenching our thirst...

 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways

inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things

such as silver or gold, but with the Precious Blood of Christ,

like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. -I Peter 1:18-19


Albrecht Durer ~ The Crucifixion

"He opened up for us

in His most sacred wounds
four founts:  

a fount of mercy, a fount of peace,

a fount of devotion, a fount of love

and summons all to quench their thirst there."

St Bernard of Clairvaux  

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The Anima Christi The Anima Christi dates back to the 14th century. It is a prayer inviting us to ask our Lord for comfort, strength and guidance in our pursuit of holiness. It remains widely used after receiving the precious Body and Blood of Our Lord in Holy Communion.

Soul of Christ, sanctify me  Body of Christ, save me  Blood of Christ, inebriate me  Water from Christ's side, wash me Passion of Christ, strengthen me O good Jesus, hear me Within Thy wounds hide me Suffer me not to be separated from Thee From the malicious enemy defend me In the hour of my death call me And bid me come unto Thee That I may praise Thee with Thy saints  and with Thy angels Forever and ever Amen