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Thomistic Roots Of 'Soul Of Christ'
- The prayer 'Soul of Christ' likely originates from a Thomistic context, probably written by Giles of Rome before 1315.
- Its themes (soul, body, blood) reflect Thomas Aquinas's influence and quickly became widely popular in medieval devotion.
Personal Memory Of The Prayer
- Fr. Andrew Hofer recounts growing up with the prayer in his parish missal and loving it from childhood.
- He notes Pope John XXII granted an indulgence to the prayer in 1330 and it was widely translated and used.
Addressing Christ's Humanity In Prayer
- The prayer addresses Christ's humanity directly, inviting personal communion with his soul present in the Eucharist.
- Fr. Hofer connects Jesus as the bridegroom and 'soulmate' of the soul, deepening Eucharistic intimacy.


