Christ, have mercy: Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy: Lord, have mercy
Christ hear us: Christ, graciously hear us
St. Thomas More, Saint and Martyr: Pray for us
St. Thomas More, Patron of Statesmen, Politicians and Lawyers: Pray for us
St. Thomas More, Patron of Justices, Judges and Magistrates: Pray for us
St. Thomas More, Model of Integrity and Virtue in Public and Private Life: Pray for us
St. Thomas More, Servant of the Word of God and the Body and Blood of Christ: Pray for us
St. Thomas More, Model of Holiness in the Sacrament of Marriage: Pray for us
St. Thomas More, Teacher of his Children in the Catholic Faith: Pray for us
St. Thomas More, Defender of the Weak and the Poor: Pray for us
St. Thomas More, Promoter of Human Life and Dignity: Pray for us
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: Spare us O Lord
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: Graciously hear us O Lord
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: Have mercy on us
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 defense and promotion of the sanctity of human life--
the foundation of all other human rights.
We ask this through Christ our Lord
AMEN
