A Student's Prayer

Today is the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, our university's saint,
-A Doctor of the Church and the patron saint
of scholars and students.

Let me just share to you a beautiful prayer I learned here in my university.
This is believed to be a prayer of St. Thomas himself before studying.
This is for all the students, teachers,
and professionals who continue with their education.
May we all never tire of learning and discovering new things
in service of man and for the glory of God.

Lord Jesus Christ,
source of light and wisdom;

give me a keen sense of understanding,

a retentive memory,

and the ability to grasp things correctly.

Grant me the grace to be active in my dispositions,

and be able to express myself

with thoroughness and clarity.

Be with me at the start of my study,

guide its progress and bring it into completion.

This I ask through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

-Didoy