📚 Prayer to St. Thomas Aquinas
The prayer to St. Thomas Aquinas honors the Angelic Doctor and one of the greatest theologians in Church history. St. Thomas Aquinas was a Dominican friar and priest who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy, including the famous "Summa Theologica." This prayer seeks his intercession for wisdom and understanding.
Prayer to St. Thomas Aquinas
Traditional Prayer
O glorious St. Thomas Aquinas,
Angelic Doctor of the Church,
who, by the power of your intellect
and the holiness of your life,
illuminated the Church
with the light of your teaching,
obtain for me from God
the grace to understand the truths of faith
and to live according to them.
Help me to grow in wisdom and knowledge
and to use my intellect
for the greater glory of God
and the salvation of souls.
Amen.
Short Prayer
St. Thomas Aquinas,
Angelic Doctor,
pray for us and help us
to grow in wisdom and understanding
of the truths of our faith.
Amen.
Prayer for Students
O St. Thomas,
patron of students,
help me to study diligently
and to seek truth with humility.
May my learning lead me closer to God.
Amen.
When to Pray to St. Thomas Aquinas
- • On January 28th - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
- • On Mondays - Traditional day to honor St. Thomas Aquinas
- • For students - When studying or taking exams
- • For wisdom - When seeking understanding and knowledge
- • For theologians - When praying for theologians and teachers
- • For universities - When praying for Catholic universities
- • For clarity - When seeking clarity in difficult matters
- • For learning - When beginning studies or research
- • For Dominican Order - When praying for Dominicans
- • Daily devotion - As a regular prayer to St. Thomas Aquinas
History and Significance
Angelic Doctor
St. Thomas Aquinas was called the "Angelic Doctor" for his purity of life and the angelic wisdom of his teaching.
Summa Theologica
St. Thomas wrote the "Summa Theologica," one of the most important works of theology in Church history.
Patron of Students
St. Thomas is the patron saint of students, scholars, and universities, known for his love of learning and teaching.
Doctor of the Church
St. Thomas Aquinas was declared a Doctor of the Church for his profound contributions to Catholic theology and philosophy.
St. Thomas Aquinas's Titles and Patronages
- • Patron of Students - Protector of students and scholars
- • Patron of Universities - Helper of Catholic universities
- • Patron of Theologians - Protector of theologians and teachers
- • Patron of Booksellers - Helper of those who sell books
- • Angelic Doctor - Known for his angelic wisdom
- • Doctor of the Church - Teacher of the faith
- • Common Doctor - Universal teacher of the Church
- • Prince of Theologians - Greatest of all theologians