I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace.
Interpretation
This quote expresses a deep commitment to sacrifice for one's faith and the greater good of the Church.
Thomas Becket's declaration reflects the profound courage and conviction of individuals who are willing to lay down their lives for their beliefs and the pursuit of freedom and peace within their faith community. It emphasizes the power of sacrifice in the name of what one holds sacred and the impact such sacrifice can have on others.
In practice
During a sermon on community service.
It is important that the Church of London, which has now lost its ruler, should receive for its new bishop a man whose personal merit, attainments in learning, and prudence in managing public business shall not be unworthy of the dignity of that see.
The more I loved the king, the more I opposed his injustice until his brow fell lowering upon me. He heaped calumny after calumny on my head, and I chose to be driven out rather than to subscribe.
Could I anticipate the enmity of those for whom I encountered such opposition? If they had been willing, I should have gained the victory. But the head faints when it is abandoned by the other members. If they had been wise they would have seen that in attacking me they were attacking their own privileges and serving princes to their own servitude.
Whosoever wisely examines the works of God will speedily discover what is next to be done.
The rashness of the persecutor hath overspread the rights of the persecuted so that punishment is awarded to him that has gained the victory, the inglorious triumphs, and the man who deserved bonds has carried off the prize.
In truth, we have delayed to pass sentence on the person of our lord the king, waiting, if perhaps he may, by God's grace, repent; but we will pass it ere long unless he does repent.
There's a tremendous bias against taking risks. Everyone is trying to optimize their ass-covering.
I could not help reflecting that the bullet which had struck the chestnut [horse] had certainly passed within a foot of my head. So at any rate I had been 'under fire.' That was something.
When I was five years old I was molested and just, you know. I remember feeling, literally right before it happened, I just could not believe that this person was going to do this to me. That thing followed me all my life. The shame of thinking my molestation was my fault - it led me to believe I wasn't worth anything.
Particularly in the South, efforts continue to be made to deny blacks access to the polls, even where blacks constitute the majority of the voters.
I approve of anyone wearing what the establishment says you must not wear.
To fight for voting rights is to fight for human rights.
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