Join the St. Thomas Aquinas Community Novena - January 2026
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About This Community Novena
Join Catholics from around the world this January 2026 as we come together to pray the St. Thomas Aquinas Novena for an increase in Eucharistic devotion. This powerful nine-day prayer runs January 19-27, 2026 and honors the Angelic Doctor, seeking his intercession as we grow in love and reverence for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Led by T.J. Burdick, Catholic author and speaker who helps the faithful grow in holiness through his books and courses at Signum Dei, this community event unites believers in seeking the grace of deeper Eucharistic devotion through the intercession of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Why Pray the St. Thomas Aquinas Novena?
St. Thomas Aquinas, known as the Angelic Doctor, was one of the Church’s greatest theologians and a profound lover of the Eucharist. He composed some of the most beautiful Eucharistic hymns, including Tantum Ergo and Panis Angelicus. This novena invites us to:
- Seek Wisdom and Understanding: St. Thomas brilliantly synthesized faith and reason, helping us comprehend the mysteries of our faith
- Grow in Eucharistic Devotion: Through his prayers and writings, St. Thomas deepens our appreciation for the Real Presence
- Receive Academic and Intellectual Aid: As patron of students and scholars, he intercedes powerfully for those pursuing knowledge
- Overcome Temptation: St. Thomas received special graces for purity and can help us grow in virtue
- Experience Community Prayer: Unite with thousands of Catholics praying together for the same intention
How to Join the January 2026 Community Novena
Praying this community novena together is simple and completely free:
- Download the Intercede App - Available on iOS and Android
- Find the Community Novena - Search for “St. Thomas Aquinas Novena”
- Start Praying Together - Follow along with daily prayers starting January 19th
- Connect with the Community - See how many Catholics worldwide are praying with you each day
About Your Novena Leader: T.J. Burdick
This January 2026 community novena is led by T.J. Burdick, a Catholic author and speaker dedicated to helping the faithful grow in holiness amid the challenges of modern life.
T.J. has written several books and articles on the Catholic faith, offering practical wisdom for deepening one’s spiritual life. Through his teaching platform Signum Dei, he offers courses that help Catholics understand and live their faith more fully. His passion for the Eucharist and commitment to sound Catholic teaching make him an ideal guide for this novena focused on Eucharistic devotion.
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Why Pray the St. Thomas Aquinas Novena in January?
January is a time of new beginnings, making it perfect for committing to deeper Eucharistic devotion. The Church celebrates the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas on January 28th, and this novena concludes just one day before, preparing our hearts to honor this great Doctor of the Church.
By praying together in January 2026, we:
- Begin the new year with spiritual focus on the greatest gift we have: the Eucharist
- Prepare for the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas (January 28th)
- Unite our prayers with Catholics worldwide seeking the same grace
- Invoke the Angelic Doctor’s intercession during the heart of his feast day celebrations
About St. Thomas Aquinas
Born in Italy in 1225, Thomas was gifted with an unparalleled intellect. He sought to enter the Dominican Order, but his family stopped him for some time by capturing him and holding him in their castle.
During that imprisonment, they sent in a prostitute to tempt him to sin, but he drove her out, and angels came to him. Thomas was given a special grace of not being tempted against purity again in his life. For those interested in growing in purity, the Angelic Warfare Confraternity was established by the Dominicans through the graces given to St. Thomas.
Thomas went on to enter the Dominican Order, become a professor and theologian, writing the Summa Theologiae, the greatest work on faith and reason ever made. He is the patron of Catholic colleges and schools and is sought out by students for help in their studies.
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St. Thomas and the Eucharist
St. Thomas Aquinas had a profound devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Pope Urban IV commissioned him to compose the liturgical texts for the newly established Feast of Corpus Christi. The hymns he wrote, including Pange Lingua, Tantum Ergo, O Salutaris Hostia, and Panis Angelicus, remain some of the most beloved Eucharistic hymns in the Church.
Thomas himself said:
“God Himself is the rule and mode of virtue… We can certainly never believe, trust or love God more than, or even as much as, we should. Extravagance is impossible.”
His writings on the Eucharist in the Summa Theologiae remain the definitive theological treatment of this great mystery. When we pray this novena for an increase in Eucharistic devotion, we ask St. Thomas to obtain for us some measure of the love he had for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Prayer Intentions
As we pray this novena together, we especially remember:
- An increase in Eucharistic devotion - May we grow in love and reverence for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament
- Students and scholars - May all who pursue knowledge be guided by wisdom and truth
- Teachers and catechists - May those who teach the faith do so with clarity and charity
- Those struggling with doubts - May faith and reason work together to deepen their belief
- Growth in virtue - May we follow St. Thomas in pursuing holiness
Add Your Personal Intentions
While our community intention is for an increase in Eucharistic devotion, you’re encouraged to add your own personal intentions as well. St. Thomas Aquinas is a powerful intercessor for all who seek wisdom, knowledge, and growth in holiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really free? Yes! The Intercede app and all community novenas are completely free.
What if I miss a day? Don’t worry! Life happens. The app allows you to catch up. The goal is prayer, not perfection.
Can I invite friends? Absolutely! Share this page or send them the app link. The more who join, the stronger our community becomes.
Will I receive reminders? Yes, the app sends gentle daily reminders to help you stay consistent with your prayers.
I’m not a student. Can I still pray this novena? Absolutely! While St. Thomas is the patron of students, his intercession extends to all who seek wisdom, understanding, and deeper faith. This novena is especially fitting for growing in Eucharistic devotion.
Can I pray this novena at other times of the year? Yes! While this community event runs January 19-27, 2026, you can pray the St. Thomas Aquinas Novena anytime. Visit the traditional novena page
When does the January 2026 St. Thomas Aquinas Novena start? The community novena begins on January 19, 2026 and ends on January 27, 2026, the day before the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas.
How do I pray a community novena? Download the free Intercede app, join the St. Thomas Aquinas Novena event, and pray the daily prayers alongside Catholics worldwide. You’ll receive reminders each day to help you stay consistent.
What are the benefits of praying with a community? Praying together strengthens our faith and multiplies the power of our intercession. Jesus promised, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them” (Matthew 18:20).
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The more we pray together, the more powerful our intercession. Let’s unite in seeking the grace of deeper Eucharistic devotion through St. Thomas Aquinas!
Creator of all things, true source of light and wisdom, origin of all being, graciously let a ray of your light penetrate the darkness of my understanding.
St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us!
Led By
T.J. Burdick
T.J. Burdick is the author of several books and articles on the Catholic faith. He writes and speaks on how to grow in holiness amongst the distractions and difficulties of the current age. When he is not spending time with his family or writing books, you can find him teaching courses on the Catholic faith through Signum Dei (signumdei.com).
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