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EXAM PRAYERS

St. Thomas Aquinas' Prayer for Students

O Mary, Mother of enchanting love, of fear, of knowledge, of holy hope, through Whose pious intercession many make admirable progress in studies and piety despite crudeness of understanding, I choose Thee as protectress and patroness of my studies. Humbly I implore Thee that, from the heart of Thy maternal pity, and principally from the Eternal Wisdom that deigned to take on our flesh in Thee, and that exalted Thee in heavenly light above all the saints, Thou obtain grace from the Holy Spirit for me so that I might be able to penetrate with my understanding, retain in my memory, express by my life and words, and teach to others all that brings honor to Thee and Thy divine Son, likewise to the advantage of my eternal joy and that of all. So be it.

And on the lighter side (Remember make God laugh!)

Now I lay me down to study
I pray the Lord I won't go nutty,
I can't remember all this junk
So please dear Lord don't let me flunk.

Now I lay me down to rest
I pray I'll pass tomorrow's test.
If I should die before I wake--
That's one less test I'll have to take.