Persecutors

Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you

Litany of St. Thomas More
Martyr and Patron Saint of Statesmen, Politicians, Judges, 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
V. St. Thomas More, Patron of Statesmen, Politicians and Lawyers
R. Pray for us
V. St. Thomas More, Patron of Justices, Judges and Magistrates
R. Pray for us
V. St. Thomas More, Model of Integrity and Virtue in Public and Private Life
R. Pray for us
V. St. Thomas More, Servant of the Word of God and the Body and Blood of Christ
R. Pray for us
V. St. Thomas More, Model of Holiness in the Sacrament of Marriage
R. Pray for us
V. St. Thomas More, Teacher of his Children in the Catholic Faith
R. Pray for us
V. St. Thomas More, Defender of the Weak and the Poor
R. Pray for us
V. St. Thomas More, Promoter of Human Life and Dignity
R. Pray for us

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