God does not ask a great deal of us

"God does not ask a great deal of us: a brief remembrance from time to time, a brief act of adoration, occasionally to ask him for his grace or offer him your sufferings, at other times to thank him for the graces he has given you and is giving you. In the midst of your work find consolation in him as often as possible. During your meals and conversations, occasionally lift up your heart to Him; the least little remembrance of him will always be most agreeable."

Brother Lawerence, The Practice of the Presence of God

Anima Christi (Soul of Christ)

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Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked foe, defend me.
At the hour of my death, call me
and bid me come to you.
That with your saints I may praise you.
For ever and ever.

Amen.

This prayer was written in the earlier part of the 14th century. St. Ignatius of Loyola referred to it often and he put it at the beginning of his Spiritual Exercises.