On Friday (22 June), the Church celebrated the memory of Saint Thomas More, patron saint of lawyers and of statesmen and politicians.
As is the case with those in public office during these times, Thomas More was faced with a number of ethical challenges to which he had to apply his conscience, a conscience deeply rooted in his Catholic faith. Eventually this would cost him his earthly life.
Related reflections and background information:
Catholic Education Resource Center: Robert H. Bork: Thomas More for Our Season
Standing on My Head: The Erosion of Freedom (22 JUN 12)
Catholic Online: Thomas More, Man for this Moment: Moral Coherence and Religious Freedom (23 JUN 12)
Apostles.com:St. Thomas More: What Politicians Can Learn From Thomas More
Apostles,com: St. Thomas More: Description of Thomas More by Erasmus
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