Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas
Before Study
Creator of all things, true source of light and
wisdom, origin of all being, graciously let a
ray of your light penetrate the darkness of
my understanding.
Take from me the double darkness in
which I have been born, an obscurity of sin
and ignorance.
Give me a keen understanding, a retentive
memory, and the ability to grasp things
correctly and fundamentally.
Grant me the talent of being exact in my
explanations and the ability to express
myself with thoroughness and charm.
Point out the beginning, direct the
progress, and help in the completion. I ask
this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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