June 22- Saints John Fisher, Bishop and Martyr and Thomas More, Martyr—Optional Memorial

Read entire reflection online >>>June 22: Saints John Fisher, Bishop and Martyr and Thomas More, Martyr—Optional MemorialSaint John Fisher: 1469–1535Invoked for courage and by those who are persecutedSaint Thomas More: 1478–1535Patron Saint of statesmen, politicians, lawyers, civil servants, court clerks, adopted children, large families, stepparents, and difficult marriagesCanonized by Pope Pius XI on May 19, 1935Liturgical Color: RedQuote: Their final words:I forgive thee with all my heart, and I trust thou shall see me overcome this storm… ~Saint John FisherI die the King’s good servant, but God’s first. ~Saint Thomas MorePrayer:Saints John Fisher and Thomas More, your fidelity to the truth and your courage left behind a shining example for all to see. Though your deaths appeared to be defeats at the time, your love of God and love for the king who killed you live on. Please pray for me, that I will imitate your courage and fidelity to Christ, going so far as to lay down my life, in every way that I am called, for the glory of God and the salvation of others. Saints John Fisher and Thomas More, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: mycatholic.lifeCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Image via Wikimedia Commons: main