This is an embodied prayer based on St Patrick’s Breastplate – a prayer of protection from the 5th century. It’s adapted from the kneeling version featured in Sue Wallace’s book, Multi-Sensory Prayer.
I commend it as a spiritual practice, especially when you feel overwhelmed.
St Patrick’s Breastplate
Christ be with me
Christ before me
Christ behind me
Christ within me
Christ beneath me
Christ above me
Christ on my right side
Christ on my left side
Christ in quiet
Christ in danger
Christ in the mouth
of a friend or a stranger
See also the blogpost, Circle me, Lord.