An ancient Irish prayer attributed to St. Patrick, beloved across Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant traditions alike. A powerful prayer of protection invoking Christ's presence in every direction and every moment.
5 min
Duration
1 day
Commitment
Beginner-Friendly
Level
St. Patrick
Patron Saint
Pray with boldness and confidence. This is a prayer of spiritual armor — imagine Christ surrounding and protecting the person you are praying for as you speak each line.
Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
Invite a small group to pray this with you. Everyone gets the same prayer text, the same rhythm, the same intention.