Today is the fifth day in the octave of Christmas.
Today, the Church celebrates the optional memorial of St. Thomas
Becket, bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in
Paris, he first became chancellor to the king and then in 1162 was chosen
Archbishop of Canterbury. He went from being "a patron of play-actors and
a follower of hounds" to being a "shepherd of souls." He
absorbed himself in the duties of his new office, defending the rights of the
Church against Henry II. This prompted the king to exile him to France for six
years. After returning to his homeland he endured many trials and was murdered
by agents of the king.
Tour of Canterbury Cathedral:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f40OHxHUhQ0
See more at: http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-12-29#sthash.bPR7WB3Z.dpuf
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