Prayer to St. Thomas More, Patron of Statesmen, Politicians and Lawyers

V. Lord, have mercy

R. Lord have mercy

V. Christ, have mercy

R. Christ have mercy

V. Lord, have mercy

R. Lord have mercy

V. Christ hear us

R. Christ, graciously hear us

V. St. Thomas More, Saint and Martyr, R. Pray for us (Repeat after each invocation)

St. Thomas More, Patron of Statesmen, Politicians and Lawyers

St. Thomas More, Patron of Justices, Judges and Magistrates

St. Thomas More, Model of Integrity and Virtue in Public and Private Life

St. Thomas More, Servant of the Word of God and the Body and Blood of Christ

St. Thomas More, Model of Holiness in the Sacrament of Marriage

St. Thomas More, Teacher of his Children in the Catholic Faith

St. Thomas More, Defender of the Weak and the Poor

St. Thomas More, Promoter of Human Life and Dignity

V. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world

R. Spare us O Lord

V. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world

R. Graciously hear us O Lord

V. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world

R. Have mercy on us

Let us pray; 

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.

The Irish Government are awaiting the publication of the legislation to allow for abortion in Ireland and it will then be discussed and debated in the Dail (Government buildings).  We continue to pray and pray with an attitude of faith in a God who can do what to us is impossible.