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6 th July Thomas More, Reformation martyrThese days, lawyers and politicians are held in the lowest esteem by the public, alongwith tabloid journalists and estate agents. St Thomas More was both a lawyer and politician,who is today much admired for holding steadfastly to his faithbased principles.He lived in dangerous times, when anyone, even queens, who displeased King HenryVIII could #ind themselves in a condemned cell in The Tower of London.Sir Thomas More held the of#ice of Lord High Chancellor and at one time was the king’smost trusted adviser. But when King Henry took personal control of the Church in Englandin order to divorce his #irst wife, More courageously opposed him.Thomas More was a social philosopher and the author of ‘Utopia’. This book describedan imaginary republic governed by an educated elite who employed reason rather thanselfinterest for the general good of everyone. He was himself one of the preeminentscholars of his age. As a Christian theologian he supported orthodox doctrine, vigorouslyopposed heresy and argued strongly against the new Protestant ideas takinghold in Europe. Although holding the highest political and legal of#ice he was far frombeing a pragmatic politician and opportunist lawyer. In every matter he was a manwho held #irmly to what he believed was right in God’s eyes.When Thomas More fell from favour with the king, as a result of his un#linching views,he was falsely accused of taking bribes. When this charge failed, his enemies accusedhim of supporting a celebrated seer of the times who was strongly critical of the king.This too failed. He was then required to swear to the Oath of Supremacy, acknowledgingHenry’s position as head of the Church of England. This he could not do in conscience.He was put on trial and condemned to be hung, drawn and quartered for histreason, a punishment later changed to beheading. He died in 1535 and on the scaffoldhis #inal words were ‘I die the King’s good servant, but God’s #irst.’ He has been of#iciallydeclared a martyr saint by the Roman Catholic Church.22 nd July St Mary Magdalene - patron of repentant sinnersIt is easy to understand the popularity of Mary Magdalene over the centuries: she isthe patron saint both of repentant sinners and of the contemplative life.Jesus drove seven demons from Mary, who came from near Tiberius in Galilee. She becameHis follower to the bitter end. She followed Him to Jerusalem and was presentduring the cruci#ixion, standing heartbroken at the foot of the cross. Her love for Jesusdid not end there, for she went to the tomb to anoint His body on the Sunday morning.Such faithful, humble devotion was richly repaid: it gave her a unique privilege amongall mankind: she was the #irst person to whom the Risen Lord appeared on Easter Sundaymorning. She thought He was the gardener at #irst.Mary Magdalene has sometimes been identi#ied with the woman who anointed Christ’sfeet in the house of Simon (Luke 7:37). Over the centuries many artists have paintedthis scene. Mary Magdalene’s feast has been kept in the West since the 8th century.England has 187 ancient churches dedicated to her, as well as a College in both Oxfordand Cambridge.Focus Magazine July / Aug 88 13 13 98
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