St. Thomas Aquinas left behind some of the most cherished prayers in Catholic tradition. This collection of St. Thomas Aquinas prayer texts brings together his best-known devotions for study, Mass, and daily life.
Prayers for Students and Scholars
A Student’s Prayer by St. Thomas Aquinast
Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom
Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect
Dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance
Grant me a penetrating mind to understand
A retentive memory, method and ease in learning
The lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself
Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion
This I ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever, Amen
Almighty and everlasting God, behold I come to the Sacrament of Thine only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ
I come as one infirm to the physician of life
As one unclean to the fountain of mercy
As one blind to the light of everlasting brightness
As one poor and needy to the Lord of heaven and earth
Therefore I implore the abundance of Thy measureless bounty that Thou wouldst heal my infirmity, wash my uncleanness, enlighten my blindness, and enrich my poverty
Grant unto me the grace of receiving not only the Sacrament of our Lord’s Body and Blood, but also the grace and power of the Sacrament
O most loving Father, give me grace to behold forever Thy beloved Son with His face at last unveiled, Amen
Prayer of Thanksgiving After Communion
I give Thee thanks, O holy Lord, Father almighty, eternal God
For all Thy loving-kindness and mercy, and for having fed me with the precious Body and Blood of Thy Son
I beseech Thee that this Holy Communion be not to me a condemnation, but a saving plea unto forgiveness
Let it be to me the armor of faith and the shield of good will
Let it be to me a healing for both body and soul, Amen
And the humility to accept correction when I am wrong, Amen
Prayer Before Study or Decision-Making
Lord, guide my mind as I begin this work
Remove confusion and replace it with clarity
Let my conclusions serve truth, not pride, Amen
St. Thomas Aquinas and Psalm 130
The Catholic Version of Psalm 130
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord, Lord, hear my voice
Let your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication
If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with you is forgiveness, that you may be revered
I trust in the Lord, my soul trusts in his word
My soul waits for the Lord more than sentinels wait for the dawn
Israel, hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is mercy and fullness of redemption
FAQ’s
What is the St. Thomas Aquinas prayer?
The St. Thomas Aquinas prayer most often refers to his Student’s Prayer or his Prayer Before Communion, both widely used in Catholic devotion today.
What is the prayer for Psalm 130?
Psalm 130, known as the De Profundis, is a prayer of hope and mercy that begins “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.”
What is the Catholic version of Psalm 130?
The Catholic version of Psalm 130 follows the traditional Catholic Bible translation and is used in the Liturgy of the Hours and Penitential Psalms.
What was St. Thomas Aquinas’ daily prayer?
St. Thomas Aquinas’ daily prayer asked God for a mind to know Him, a heart to seek Him, and wisdom to find Him each day.
Conclusion
These prayers show how St. Thomas Aquinas connected faith, study, and daily life through simple, honest words. Praying even one of these each day can bring the same wisdom and grace he sought throughout his own life.
Admin of Prayer Board. Sharing heartfelt prayers, daily blessings, and words of faith for every soul. Henry Whitman believes prayer brings hope, peace, strength, and comfort during every season of life.
