Saints vs Scoundrels: King Henry VIII vs Saint Thomas More Evelyn

Saints vs Scoundrels: King Henry VIII vs Saint Thomas More EvelynOne of Saints vs. Scoundrels' most dramatic of presentations is the encounter between legendary Henry VIII and Thomas More. Both are remembered for the direction this fateful relationship sent them on: Henry to a series of disastrous marriages and the ruthless destruction of his Catholic citizenry and establishments; and Thomas More, to sainthood, and the refuge of martyrs.

of beating the bad guys

in the context of his life

permission to return to help his own people

Selflessness

unfulfilled longing

The denominationally contentious among us will read it

sat opposite me in the Abbey and patiently recounted to me the Gospel and the belief of Christendom from the beginning of the world to its end

he introduces this important part of the Catholic tradition to students as well as inquiring believers

As commentator

founding dozens of new

and courageous woman

according to Benedict XVIÔÇÖs Summorum Pontificum