Ineffable Creator, You are the true source of light and wisdom.

Deign to pour your clarity on the darkness of my intelligence; drive from me the darkness of sin and ignorance.

Give me the insight to understand, the memory to retain, the method and facility to learn, the lucidity to interpret, abundant grace to express myself.

Help the beginning of my work, direct its progress, crown its end, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."