University of St. Thomas

“For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst”
Matthew 18:20

Join Our UST Community in Prayer

You are invited to become a member of the UST Prayer Guild. The commitment involves agreeing to pray daily for UST’s intentions. To join, click the button below and fill out the form. The Campus Ministry team will send out the monthly intentions, but you can always check this site for updates. During each month, UST Prayer Guild Members are also asked to spend an hour in Adoration and offer a Rosary for UST’s intentions.

About the Prayer Guild

The UST Prayer Guild is a spiritual initiative rooted in the Catholic tradition of intercessory prayer, open to all members of the University of St. Thomas community: faculty, staff, students, alumni and benefactors. Each month, we unite in prayer for the intentions that shape our University’s mission, deepen our communal bonds and invite the Holy Spirit to guide our work.

Whether you are a seasoned intercessor or newly drawn to the practice of prayer, this Guild offers a space to lift up our University’s needs, celebrate its blessings and cultivate a culture of spiritual attentiveness.

Throughout the week, each celebration of the Holy Mass will include the intentions designated for the month. Each day will be dedicated to a specific intention, and in addition to our liturgical celebration, we warmly invite all members of the community, whether individually or in groups, to unite in prayer for that day’s intention.

Intercessors in Action: How to Participate

Join our community of prayer: Come to daily Mass to pray together.
Submit Intentions: Faculty, staff and students may submit prayer requests via our email campusministry@stthom.edu.
Host a Prayer Moment: Departments and student groups are invited to host brief prayer gatherings or rosaries.
Become a Prayer Partner: Commit to praying weekly for a specific intention individually or in group.

Monthly Intercession Circle of Prayer
October 2025

Intentions for Monday: Institutional Mission and Leadership

Let us pray for wisdom and courage in the leadership of UST’s president, administrators and Board of Directors.
Let us pray for discernment in strategic planning and mission alignment.
Let us pray for the leadership of our University that they may be inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit, in wisdom and grace, according to His divine will.

Intentions for Tuesday: Faculty and Academic Life

Let us pray for faculty engaged in research, teaching and mentoring — may their work be fruitful and inspired.
Let us pray for our faculty members as they guide students through the heart of the semester. May they be renewed in spirit, strengthened in vocation and supported in their work for the main glory of God.

Intentions for Wednesday: Students and Formation

Let us pray for students discerning their vocation, facing personal challenges or preparing for their respective academic projects.
Let us pray for Campus Ministry, student life and all efforts to nurture our spiritual formation.

Intentions for Thursday: Staff and Benefactors

Let us pray for staff members who serve behind the scenes: may their labor be honored and sustained.
Let us pray for departments and areas undergoing transitions or restructuring.
Let us pray in thanksgiving for donors and friends who support UST’s mission.

Intentions for Friday: Special Projects and Initiatives

Let us pray for the success of new academic programs, centers and community partnerships.
Let us pray for the development of our institutional programs and initiatives, as well as their impact on our community.
Let us pray for upcoming fundraising initiatives and grant proposals.

Intentions for Saturday: Healing and Hope

Let us pray for members of our community facing illness, grief or hardship.
Let us pray for peace in our city, nation and world.
Let us pray that the Lord may guide us in our shared commitment to live out the Catholic Mission with faith and unity.

Featured Prayer: “Prayer for the University” and “Prayer of St. Basil”

O God of Wisdom and Light, bless University of St. Thomas, that it may be a place of truth, charity and transformation. Strengthen all who teach, learn and serve here. May our studies be guided by Your Spirit, our decisions shaped by Your justice and our community rooted in Your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for the Intercession of St. Basil

St. Basil, teacher and intercessor, you inspired others to follow you into a life of holiness. Your love for education made you known and respected even among those who did not believe. Help us to live and work according to the teachings of the Gospel, detachment from the world that we may seek the things of heaven, and perfect love of God and our neighbors. Amen.

October Spotlights

University of St. Thomas: This month, we highlight the Campus Ministry team for their tireless work in organizing retreats, liturgies and spiritual formation. May their efforts continue to bear fruit in the lives of our students.

Worldwide: Pope Leo XIV invited Catholics worldwide to pray the rosary daily during October for peace, emphasizing its importance during the month traditionally dedicated to the Rosary.

Upcoming Opportunities

Saturday, Oct. 18 – 5 p.m. – Alumni Family Mass (Open to all alumni and family members) – Chapel of St. Basil
Tuesday, Oct. 28 – 12 p.m. – Feasting with the Saints: Sts. Simon and Jude – Chapel of St. Basil

Closing Reflection

“Prayer is the breath of the soul.” As we breathe together in prayer, may our University become ever more a place of grace, discernment and communion.