July 2006 First Friday - Prof. Wolfe on Benedict XVI's first encyclical

The St. Thomas More Lawyers Society of Wisconsin First Friday Group will meet Friday, July 7, 2006. Mass will begin at 7:30 A.M. followed by a presentation and discussion from 8:00 - 9:00 A.M. over a continental breakfast

Our speaker will be Christopher Wolfe, Professor - Department of Political Science, Marquette University. He will discuss Benedict XVI's first encyclical, Deus Caritas Est.

Please join us for this monthly tradition of prayer and fellowship.

Litany of St. Thomas More

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Litany of St. Thomas More,

Martyr and Patron Saint 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.



R. Amen.

June First Friday - The Bradley Foundation & Promoting Christian Values in Europe

This month's First Friday program will feature Dan Schmidt, Ph.D., Vice President for Programs at The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation. He will be speaking on The Bradley Foundation's efforts to promote Christian values in Europe. The Holy Father, of course, has stressed the renewal of Europe's "inalienable" Christian roots.

As always, mass will begin at 7:30 A.M. in the Chapel of the Holy Family located on the 2nd floor of the Marquette Memorial Union (15th and Wells). Mass will be followed by a presentation and discussion from 8:00 - 9:00 A.M. over a continental breakfast (suggested donation $4.00) in Room 305 of the same building. Parking is available on Wells Street or in one of the nearby campus lots.