So I removed myself from the entire thing. I just don't talk politics. When it comes up in conversation, I quietly leave the room.
Recently, the Catholic blogosphere has been passing around the Litany of St. Thomas More, and after seeing it on at least three different sites, it suddenly dawned on me.
Duh, Andrea. You should be praying.
Rather than simply refuse to play, I ought to be praying about this unfortunate state of affairs, and for more people like Thomas More, who was martyred for the faith and refused to compromise his integrity, to get into the game.
Litany of St. Thomas More, Martyr and Patron Saint of Statesmen, Politicians and LawyersO Glorious St. Thomas More, Patron of Statesmen, Politicians, Judges and Lawyers, your life of prayer and penance and your zeal for justice, integrity and firm principle in public and family life led you to the path of martyrdom and sainthood. Intercede for our Statesmen, Politicians, Judges and Lawyers, that they may be courageous and effective in their defense and promotion of the sanctity of human life - the foundation of all other human rights. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
V. Lord, have mercy
R. Lord have mercy
V. Christ, have mercy
R. Christ have mercy
V. Lord, have mercy
R. Lord have mercy
V. Christ hear us
R. Christ, graciously hear us
V. St. Thomas More, Saint and Martyr,
R. Pray for us (Repeat after each invocation)
St. Thomas More, Patron of Statesmen, Politicians and Lawyers
St. Thomas More, Patron of Justices, Judges and Magistrates
St. Thomas More, Model of Integrity and Virtue in Public and Private Life
St. Thomas More, Servant of the Word of God and the Body and Blood of Christ
St. Thomas More, Model of Holiness in the Sacrament of Marriage
St. Thomas More, Teacher of his Children in the Catholic Faith
St. Thomas More, Defender of the Weak and the Poor
St. Thomas More, Promoter of Human Life and Dignity
V.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world
R.Spare us O Lord
V.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world
R.Graciously hear us O Lord
V.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world
R.Have mercy on us
Let us pray:
R. Amen.
1 comment:
Ah... brains, beauty, and an affinity for St. Thomas More. You will inevitably make someone very happy some day. Have I told you lately you're my favourite sister/brain?
Side note: If you haven't seen/own "A man for all seasons," you should. It's another in the long list of old flicks every catholic should have in their video library to even out the magnificently culturally depraved section (Boondock Saints, Pulp Fiction, etc.). You can watch the movie to better relate to the man, or simply take pleasure in how absolutely insane they portray Henry VIII to be.
Another side note: That litany takes me back to my scrapping high school days. Go figure, we read it quite frequently at STMA.
Final side note: If we have this much to talk about on the topic of 16th century English saints, imagine how much there is to be discussed on the topics of... oh... i don't know... your life? my life? the greater world in general? Call me soon or I'll get frustrated and call you.
Hope all is well,
Toph
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