Summary: <br> Day 4<br> St. Thomas you have taught that:<br> “Many cry to the Lord that they may win riches, that they may avoid losses; they cry that their family may be established, they ask for temporal happiness, for worldly dignities; and, lastly, they cry for bodily health, which is the patrimony of the poor. For these and such like things many cry to the Lord; hardly one cries for the Lord Himself! How easy it is for a man to desire all manner of things from the Lord and yet not desire the Lord Himself! As though the gift could be sweeter than the Giver!”<br> ― Thomas Aquinas, On Prayer and The Contemplative Life<br> Through the intercession of St. Thomas Aquinas,<br> Grant me grace, O merciful God,<br> to desire ardently all that is pleasing to Thee,<br> to examine it prudently,<br> to acknowledge it truthfully,<br> and to accomplish it perfectly,<br> for the praise and glory of Thy name.<br> In particular, please obtain the favor I ask during this novena.<br> [Make your request here…]<br> Grant me, O Lord my God,<br> a mind to know you,<br> a heart to seek you,<br> wisdom to find you,<br> conduct pleasing to you,<br> faithful perseverance in waiting for you,<br> and a hope of finally embracing you.<br> Amen.<br> Background music excerpt: “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/O-salutaris-hostia/dp/B00K8HZG22/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=disceheart-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=K2F3GHM2P7Z7DUGV&creativeASIN=B00K8HZG22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">O Salutaris Hostia</a>” performed by “<a title="Capella Musica Seoul" href="https://www.amazon.com/O-salutaris-hostia/dp/B00K8HZG22/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=disceheart-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=K2F3GHM2P7Z7DUGV&creativeASIN=B00K8HZG22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Capella Musica Seoul</a>”<br> For the complete <a href="https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/st-thomas-aquinas-novena-mp3-audio-text/#1474844076953-beaeb89d-7c41">9-day Novena with St. Thomas Aquinas</a><br> <br>
