St. Thomas More novena is highly revered by devout catholic lawyers.
Saint Thomas More was an English lawyer, judge, social philosopher, author, statesman, and Renaissance humanist. He is the patron saint of the adopted children, lawyers, civil servants, politicians, and difficult marriages.
St. Thomas was born in London, on 7 February 1477 to Sir John More and his wife Agnes. He was well educated and attended one of the best schools in London. St. Thomas graduated as a lawyer and practiced this profession under the monarchy.
Sir Thomas More married Jane Colt and lived in London, he later moved to Chelsea and wanted to give his wife proper education. The couple had four children namely Jane Margaret, Elizabeth, Cicely, and John.
Jane Colt passed away very soon and St. Thomas was forced to marry because the children needed a mother, he later married Alice Harpur Middleton.
In 1504, Thomas More was elected to represent the region of Great Yarmouth for the Parliament and in 1510 he contested to represent London. He served the people of London which great honesty and service. He later became a Privy Counselor in 1514.
He also developed as a theologian and a writer. One of his most famous works includes “Utopia,” a book that talks about the fictional, idealistic, and island society. Utopia is considered one of the greatest works of the late Renaissance and was widely read during this period.
King Henry VIII noticed Sir Thomas More’s work and dedication and presented him with greater responsibilities and titles such as, making him as the Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster which gave him authorization over the northern portion of England, and later he became the Lord Chancellor.
He was known to be one of the most effective and loyal servants to King Henry VIII. During his service to the King, he had to carry out many works against the Church which made him doubt his faith.
He gradually stopped working against the Catholic religion which made King Henry VIII furious and had to remove him from all his titles and condemn him to the highest levels of punishment – treason, and death.
Following his death in 1535, it was revealed that Thomas More always wore a hair shirt, a garment that is itchy and is worn as a sign of atonement and repentance. He was a man of deep piety, asceticism, voluntary self-discipline, and penitence.
Facts about St. Thomas More
Novena Starts: June 14th
Feast Day: June 22nd
Birth: February 7, 1477
Death: July 6, 1535
Significance of St. Thomas More Novena
St. Thomas More Novena is prayed to seek his intercession for marriage and family problems. This novena is also highly efficacious if you want to become a lawyer.
His feast day is celebrated on June 22.
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St. Thomas More Novena
Day 1
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Patron Saint, Saint Thomas More. In his earthly life, he was a model of prudence. He never thrust himself rashly into any serious undertaking; instead, he tested the strength of his powers and waited on God’s will in prayer and penance, then boldly carried it out without hesitation.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the virtues of prudence, and courage. We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
<<mention your special request>>
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we beg, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Pray for us, O Blessed Saint Thomas More.
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 2
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Patron Saint, Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a model of diligence.
He shunned procrastination, applied himself with fervor to his studies, and spared no effort in achieving mastery in any skill.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the virtues of diligence and persistence.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
<<mention your special request>>
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we beg, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Pray for us, O Blessed Saint Thomas More.
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
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Day 3
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God,
we honor the memory of our Patron Saint, Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a model of industriousness.
He threw himself wholeheartedly into everything he did, and he found enjoyment even in the most serious things.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the virtues of industry, and the pursuit of excellence.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
<<mention your special request>>
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we beg, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Pray for us, O Blessed Saint Thomas More.
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 4
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Patron Saint,
Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a brilliant lawyer and a just and compassionate judge.
He was unflagging in his pursuit of justice tempered by mercy.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace to overcome every temptation to laxity, arrogance, and rash judgment and so be granted the virtues of discretion, justice, mercy and compassion.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
<<mention your special request>>
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we beg, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Pray for us, O Blessed Saint Thomas More.
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 5
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Patron Saint,
Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a model of humility.
He never allowed pride to lead him into enterprises beyond his abilities.
Even in the midst of earthly wealth and honor, he never forgot his total dependence on you, his Heavenly Father.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace of an increase in humility and the wisdom not to overestimate our own powers.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
<<mention your special request>>
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we beg, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Pray for us, O Blessed Saint Thomas More.
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
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Day 6
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Patron Saint,
Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a model husband and father.
He was loving and faithful to both of his wives, and an example of virtue for his children.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace of a happy home, peace in our families, and the strength to persevere in chastity according to our state in life.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
<<mention your special request>>
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we beg, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Pray for us, O Blessed Saint Thomas More.
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 7
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Patron Saint,
Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a model of Christian fortitude.
He suffered bereavement, disgrace, poverty, imprisonment and a violent death; yet he bore it all with strength and good cheer.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace to bear all our crosses with Christian fortitude, patience and joy.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
<<mention your special request>>
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we beg, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Pray for us, O Blessed Saint Thomas More.
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 8
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Patron Saint,
Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was a loyal child of God and a steadfast son of the Church, never taking his eyes off the crown for which he strove.
Even in the face of death, he trusted in God to give him the victory, and was rewarded with the palm of martyrdom.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace of final perseverance and ultimate trust in you that we may one day enjoy the Beatific Vision in your glorious company.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
<<mention your special request>>
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we beg, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Pray for us, O Blessed Saint Thomas More.
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Day 9
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we honor the memory of our Patron Saint,
Saint Thomas More.
In his earthly life, he was totally devoted to preparing for the life to come.
Everything he endured prepared him not only for heavenly glory, but for his work as the patron of lawyers, judges and statesmen, and as steadfast friend to all who call upon him.
We ask that you grant to us, through his prayers and intercession, the grace to follow in his footsteps of faith, hope and steadfast love, until at last we are safely home in the mansions you have prepared for us in heaven.
We also ask that, through his powerful intercession, we may obtain the favors we seek in this novena:
<<mention your special request>>
But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we beg, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Pray for us, O Blessed Saint Thomas More.
Recite once
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
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St. Thomas More Prayer
O 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 defence and promotion of the sanctity of human life – the foundation of all other human rights. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St. Thomas More Prayer for Good Humour
Grant me, O Lord, good digestion, and also something to digest.
Grant me a healthy body, and the necessary good humor to maintain it.
Grant me a simple soul that knows to treasure all that is good
and that doesn’t frighten easily at the sight of evil,
but rather finds the means to put things back in their place.
Give me a soul that knows not boredom, grumblings, sighs and laments,
nor excess of stress, because of that obstructing thing called “I.”
Grant me, O Lord, a sense of good humor.
Allow me the grace to be able to take a joke to discover in life a bit of joy,
and to be able to share it with others.
