Prayer Before Difficult Examinations & Student Anxiety (St. Joseph of Cupertino)
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🕯️ Instructions: Pray on the morning of the exam or while seated at your desk waiting for the examination papers or digital test to begin. Take a deep breath and offer your studies to God.
O Great St. Joseph of Cupertino, who while on earth didst obtain from God the grace of being asked at examinations only the questions which thou didst know: obtain for me today similar favor in the examination for which I am preparing.
Lord Jesus, I have studied and worked to the best of my ability; now I surrender my nervous anxiety into Thy hands. Clear my mind of panic, brain fog, and self-doubt. Grant me sharp recall of the material I have reviewed, clarity to understand each question, and precision in writing my answers.
Holy Spirit, Divine Counselor, awaken my intellect and memory. Let not the pressure of the clock disturb my inner peace. Help me to manage my time wisely, to check my work carefully, and to reflect the talents Thou hast bestowed upon me.
May this examination serve to open the doors of my education and career according to Thy holy will, that through my future work I may serve my neighbors and glorify Thy kingdom. St. Joseph of Cupertino, patron of students and examinees, pray for me! St. Thomas Aquinas, patron of schools, pray for me! Amen.
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