St. Thomas More Collection

by St. Thomas More

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In 1929, G.K. Chesterton prophesied that “Thomas More is more important at this moment than at any moment since his death . . . but he is not quite so important as he will be in a hundred years.”

Thomas More was a leading Renaissance thinker and champion for self-government and free speech. His life shows us what it means to actively engage in the events of our time with courage and true prudence. His writings challenge us to examine ourselves in light of history and revelation, and ultimately, to be the best versions of ourselves in good times and in bad.

The collection includes:
For All Seasons: Selected Letters of Thomas More
The Life of Pico
The Four Last Things: The Supplication of Souls
Dialogue Concerning Heresies
A Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation
The Sadness of Christ

In these writings you will discover:

  • Intimate access to the inspiring life and character of Thomas More: an ordinary lawyer who dared to be great.
  • Tough questions that will make you think and examine your true motivations in the spiritual struggle.
  • True supernatural perspectives that help us see this life and its trials in their proper place.
  • Encouragement and good advice to face life’s difficulties with a cheerful spirit.
  • Wise and moving commentary on Christ’s life and passion.
  • Delightful and humorous writing by one of the Renaissance’s greatest minds.
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About the Author

St. Thomas More was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. He was a Councillor to Henry VIII, and Lord High Chancellor of England from October 1529 to May 1532. He is known for his 1516 book Utopia and for his death in 1535, after refusing to acknowledge King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. He was canonized by the Catholic Church as a saint in 1935.  

More opposed the Protestant Reformation, in particular the theology of Martin Luther and William Tyndale. More also opposed the king's separation from the Catholic Church, refusing to acknowledge Henry as Supreme Head of the Church of England and the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. After refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy, he was convicted of treason and beheaded. Of his execution, he was reported to have said: "I die the King's good servant, and God's first."

Pope Pius XI canonized More in 1935 as a martyr. Pope John Paul II in 2000 declared him the "heavenly Patron of Statesmen and Politicians." 

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