# St. Thomas Aquinas Prayer Before Study

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Podcast: [Under Thy Protection - Catholic Prayers for Healing and Peace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/under-thy-protection-catholic-prayers-for-healing-and-peace-7142012)
Published: 2026-02-12T00:34:01+00:00
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## Resource

St. Thomas Aquinas – Prayer Before Study (Ineffable Creator) The Prayer Before Study of St. Thomas Aquinas is a profound invocation of divine light, wisdom, and intellectual clarity. In this traditional prayer before study, the Angelic Doctor humbly asks God to dispel the darkness of sin and ignorance, to refine speech, strengthen memory, and guide the work of the mind toward truth. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, this prayer reminds us that all wisdom flows from God, the true Font of Light. It is especially fitting for students, seminarians, teachers, catechists, and anyone seeking clarity of thought and purity of intention in their work. May the Lord guide the beginning of your labor, direct its progress, and bring it to completion. If this prayer blesses your studies, please follow and share with someone seeking wisdom and understanding.

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