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Date – Thursday, June 22nd - 2023 – St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher

Sir Thomas More and St. John Fisher were two courageous martyrs who stood firmly for their Catholic faith during the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII in England. Both men faced persecution and ultimately gave their lives rather than renounce their allegiance to the Pope and the Catholic Church.

Sir Thomas More, born in 1478, was a prominent lawyer and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor of England. However, when Henry VIII declared himself the head of the newly established Anglican Church, More refused to acknowledge the King's authority over the Pope. He argued that such an act violated the foundations of Christendom and the law of England itself. More was imprisoned in the Tower of London for two years, during which he wrote the book "Dialogue of the Comfort against Tribulation," using metaphorical language to portray Henry VIII as the "Great Turk" and the threat of Protestantism as a danger to the unity of the Catholic faith. More believed that the suffering he endured was nothing compared to the eternal reward of heavenly glory that awaited those who remained faithful to Christ.

St. John Fisher, born in 1469, was a respected bishop and theologian. He opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and the establishment of the Anglican Church. Fisher refused to swear an oath recognizing the king as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, leading to his imprisonment in the Tower of London. Despite his old age and illness, Fisher remained steadfast in his faith. On the day of his execution, he calmly read from the Gospel of St. John and asked for prayers from the onlookers. He steadfastly refused offers of pardon if he renounced his position, choosing instead to embrace martyrdom.

Both More and Fisher exemplified unwavering loyalty to their Catholic beliefs, even in the face of intense persecution and the threat of death. Their stories serve as powerful reminders of the importance of standing up for one's convictions, even when it comes at great personal cost. They remind us that true glory and honor lie in fidelity to God, and that the rewards of heaven far surpass any temporal suffering or loss. Their examples continue to inspire Catholics around the world to remain steadfast in their faith and to live according to their deeply held beliefs, regardless of the challenges they may face.

Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, pray for us!

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