Before Study

(Adaptation from St. Thomas Aquinas) Ineffable Creator, Thou art called the true font of light and wisdom, and the origin of all things. Pour forth a ray of Thy brightness into the darkened places of my mind; disperse from my soul the twofold darkness into which I was born: sin and ignorance. Grant me keenness of mind, capacity to remember, skill in learning, insight to interpret, and eloquence in speech. May Thou guide the beginning of my study, direct its progress, and bring it to completion. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. V: Holy Mary, Seat of wisdom, R: Pray for us.