St. Thomas Aquinas Novena
Catholic novena
St. Thomas Aquinas Novena
Pray this nine-day Catholic novena through the intercession of St. Thomas Aquinas for students, wisdom, chastity.
About the St. Thomas Aquinas Novena
St. Thomas Aquinas, Dominican priest and Doctor of the Church, united intellectual brilliance with humility, prayer, and love for the Eucharist. Patron of students, theologians, philosophers, Catholic schools, and chastity, he teaches the harmony of faith and reason. This novena asks for wisdom, purity, study, and truth.
When to pray this novena
This novena may be prayed at any time, especially for students, wisdom, chastity. Many Catholics begin a novena nine days before a feast day, during a period of discernment, or when a particular need calls for patient, persevering prayer.
Common intentions
- Students
- Wisdom
- Chastity
How to pray the St. Thomas Aquinas Novena
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross.
- Pray the opening prayer and the daily prayer for the appropriate day.
- Name your intention simply before God.
- Conclude with the closing prayer, an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be.
- Repeat for nine days, trusting God’s will and timing.
Opening Prayer
O God, source of every grace, I come before You with trust and humility. Through the intercession of St. Thomas Aquinas, help me pray this novena with faith, repentance, patience, and love. Receive the intention I carry, purify it according to Your holy will, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ.
Day 1: Faith and reason
St. Thomas Aquinas, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me faith and reason, especially in matters of students. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 2: Humility in study
St. Thomas Aquinas, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me humility in study, especially in matters of wisdom. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 3: Purity of heart
St. Thomas Aquinas, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me purity of heart, especially in matters of chastity. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 4: Discipline
St. Thomas Aquinas, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me discipline, especially in matters of students. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 5: Wisdom
St. Thomas Aquinas, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me wisdom, especially in matters of wisdom. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 6: Clarity
St. Thomas Aquinas, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me clarity, especially in matters of chastity. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 7: Perseverance
St. Thomas Aquinas, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me perseverance, especially in matters of students. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 8: Service of truth
St. Thomas Aquinas, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me service of truth, especially in matters of wisdom. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 9: Thanksgiving
St. Thomas Aquinas, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me thanksgiving, especially in matters of chastity. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Closing Prayer
St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for me before God. Ask the Lord to strengthen my faith, guide my choices, protect me from sin, and grant the grace most needed in this intention. May this novena lead me not only to the help I seek, but to deeper love for Christ and His Church. Amen.
Submit a prayer request
If you are praying this novena for a personal intention, you may also submit a private prayer request.
Related saint profile
Learn more about St. Thomas Aquinas and the saint’s life, patronage, and devotion.
Frequently asked questions
How many days is the St. Thomas Aquinas Novena?
A novena is traditionally prayed for nine days. You may begin on any day, though many Catholics pray a novena during the nine days leading to a feast.
What intentions can I bring to this novena?
This novena is especially suited for students, wisdom, chastity, but any honest need may be brought before God with humility and trust.
Does praying a novena guarantee the exact result I ask for?
No. A novena is not magic. It is persevering prayer that entrusts a real need to God while asking for grace, conversion, patience, and help according to His will.