St. Joseph's Chapel

Prayer of St Ignatus Loyola

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.

Suffer me not to be separated from thee.

From the malignant enemy defend me.

In the hour of my death call me.

And bid me come unto Thee,

That with all Thy saints,

I may praise thee

Forever and ever.

Amen.

Personal Prayer to Jesus

Lord Jesus I accept you 

as my personal Saviour. 

From this moment on 

may I open my heart to you 

and trust that the Holy Spirit 

will fill this heart with your love 

so that I can in all sincerity 

worship God our Father 

above all things 

and love my neighbour as myself.

For me alone 

this will be extremely difficult. 

In my human nature

I am under constant attack from Satan 

but I know that if I trust You, 

You will provide me 

with whatever graces I need  

to withstand such evil attacks.

I know that with Your love 

it is truly possible 

to have heaven here on earth.

For what is Heaven 

except to be in the presence of God.

With Your help 

I can overcome my human limitations, 

my needless worries, 

and my needless concerns. 

Help me accept Your holy living Word 

as proclaimed in the bible 

and at every Mass 

and through the Gospel 

realise that my childish love 

reflects Your words  - 

'Unless you become like little children 

you shall not enter the Kingdom of Heaven'.

Jesus please grant 

that when my time comes to meet You, 

You will not be a stranger but a friend.

I can ask for nothing more.

Amen.