O God, who desires that all people should come to the knowledge of the truth,

And to this end did enlighten the world with the wonderful learning of St. Thomas Aquinas,

Mercifully grant that this University dedicated to his name,

May be a seat of wisdom to the young,

A mother of good counsel to the community,

A blessing to all its benefactors,

And as your eternal Truth did become flesh and dwelt among us, So may that same Truth become action in all your students,

That they may think the things that are right,

And under your merciful guidance perform the same,

Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

---- Prayer given to students by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen