The Thomistic Institute

Soul of Christ, Sanctify Me | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.

Nov 18, 2022
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INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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