Saint Thomas More E-Book

Patricia Edward

• Herausgeber: anna ruggieri
• Kategorie: Für Kinder und Jugendliche
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

This 33rd volume in the Encounter the Saints series tells the life story of Saint Thomas More – inspiring children to stand up for their faith.

Capturing a glimpse into the life of a Catholic torn between his faith and duty to his country, this 33rd volume in the Encounter the Saints series familiarizes children 9-12 with the life story of Saint Thomas More. He is a timely example for young people in the current culture that is often contrary to the teachings of the Church. With his assistance, children will be inspired and encouraged to stand up for their faith in all situations, regardless of the sacrifice.

Leseprobe

Saint Thomas More

Courage, Conscience, and the King

Written bySusan Helen Wallace, FSPandPatricia Edward Jablonski, FSP

Illustrated byDani Lachuk

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Wallace, Susan Helen, 1940-2013 author.

Saint Thomas More : courage, conscience, and the king / written by Susan Helen Wallace, FSP, and Patricia Edward Jablonski, FSP; illustrated by Dani Lachuk.

pages cm. -- (Encounter the saints)

ISBN-13: 978-0-8198-9021-4

ISBN-10: 0-8198-9021-9

1. More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535--Juvenile literature. 2. Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547--Relations with humanists--Juvenile literature.

3. England--Intellectual life--16th century--Juvenile literature. 4. Christian martyrs--England--Biography--Juvenile literature. 5. Statesmen--England--Biography--Juvenile literature. 6. Humanists--England--Biography--Juvenile literature. I. Jablonski, Patricia E., author. II. Lachuk, Dani, illustrator. III. Title.

DA334.M8W18 2014

942.05’2092--dc23

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2013048774

Cover art/Illustrated by Dani Lachuk

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To the memory of Susan Helen Wallace, FSP 1940–2013

You wrote love on every page.

Encounter the Saints Series

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Fire and Light

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Messenger of Mercy

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Gentle Revolutionary

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For the Greater Glory of God

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With Burning Heart

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God’s Soldier

Saint John Paul II

The People’s Pope

Saint John Vianney

A Priest for All People

Saint Juan Diego

And Our Lady of Guadalupe

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Courageous Faith

Saint Katharine Drexel

The Total Gift

Saint Martin de Porres

Humble Healer

Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Mary’s Knight

Saint Paul

The Thirteenth Apostle

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

Rich in Love

Saint Teresa of Avila

Joyful in the Lord

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The Way of Love

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CONTENTS

1. Beginnings

2. The Scholar

3. Soul Searching

4. Jane

5. New Expectations

6. An Urgent Need

7. Winds of Change

8. God First

9. Golden Days

10. Keeping the Peace

11. One Courageous Voice

12. The Undoing of Wolsey

13. Dilemma

14. Lord Chancellor

15. England in Turmoil

16. Decisions

17. Paying the Price

18. Prisoner

19. Attempts to Persuade

20. On Trial

21. Waiting. . .

22. The Journey Home

Prayer

Glossary

1

BEGINNINGS

Thursday, February 7, 1478, was cold and cloudy as is common for a winter’s day in London, England. Inside the nursery of the More household, a warm fire blazed and crackled. Snug in his cradle, a newborn baby slept under the dancing light.

Sir John More gazed thoughtfully at his son. “You shall surely grow up to be a lawyer, my little Thomas,” he whispered, “not a merchant like the grandfather you are named after. No, you will be a barrister—like I am.”

As was the custom of fifteenth-century Catholics, Thomas was baptized within a week of his birth. Though the baby was named after his grandfather, he also shared his name with a popular English martyr. Three centuries earlier, Saint Thomas Becket had been born just twenty yards from the More family’s home on Milk Street.

Thomas was the second of six children born to John and Agnes More, but only four of their children survived past infancy. Young Thomas loved being with his older sister and younger brother and sister. The boy had a friendly, cheerful personality, and was always ready for some laughter and excitement. His mother also noticed something special about him: Thomas loved to pray.

Soon enough it was time for Thomas to begin his studies. British schools were known to be very strict, and students were required to work hard. Even though he was only seven, there wasn’t much time for fun and games! Since textbooks were so expensive, they were rare. So memorization and discussion were the most popular teaching methods.

“I hope our lively Thomas can adjust,” Mrs. More fretted. “Spending long hours in a classroom will be a big change from the life he is used to.”

“He will do just fine, Agnes,” Sir John assured her. “He’s a bright lad, after all.”

Thomas and his classmates walked the short distance to Saint Anthony’s School on Threadneedle Street. The headmaster, Nicholas Holt, greeted each student at the door. “Good morning, Master More,” he said bending to give Thomas a firm handshake. “Welcome to Saint Anthony’s.”