Famous Prayers
St. Patrick's Breastplate (Christ Be with Me)
Attributed to St. Patrick of Ireland
An ancient Irish prayer of protection attributed to St. Patrick (5th century). This best-known section asks that Christ surround every part of our lives.
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.