Lawyers Guild of St. Thomas More

Lawyers Guild of St. Thomas More The Guild seeks to invoke divine guidance in the administration of justice. The Red Mass is named for the color of the vestments worn by its celebrant.

The Guild's membership is made up of lawyers, law students, judges, civic leaders, academics and public officials. The Guild sponsors the Red Mass and other educational opportunities throughout the year. The Red Mass traces its roots to the Middle Ages. It is traditionally celebrated near Michaelmas (September 29), the season at which the courts, Parliament and the universities all began their off

icial activities of the year. Today, Red Masses are celebrated all over the world. The Washington, D.C. Red Mass is attended by Supreme Court Justices, members of Congress, and the President of the United States. The Lawyers’ Guild of St. Thomas More takes its name from the 16th century English lawyer, judge, diplomat, Member of Parliament and writer, Saint Thomas More (1478-1535). More was the first layperson to serve as Lord Chancellor (1529–1532) to the King of England (Henry VIII). More resigned his position as Lord Chancellor because of increasing conflict with the King over treatment of the Church and the “great question” of the King’s marriage. When Henry VIII demanded that he sign the Oath of Supremacy, More refused on the ground that the King could not be made the Supreme Head of the Church. This courageous stance resulted in his conviction for treason and his ex*****on on July 6, 1535. His philosophy echoed in his last words: “The king’s good servant, and God’s first.” More was beatified in 1886 and canonized a Saint of the Catholic Church in 1935.

Pentecost! Come Holy Spirit 🕊️
05/24/2026

Pentecost! Come Holy Spirit 🕊️

Our Board of Directors met today to begin planning this fall’s Red Mass. Anticipated location: The Cathedral. More detai...
05/05/2026

Our Board of Directors met today to begin planning this fall’s Red Mass. Anticipated location: The Cathedral. More details to come! 🙏

Are we seeking to be more Christ like in our vocation?
05/03/2026

Are we seeking to be more Christ like in our vocation?

04/24/2026
Wishing everyone a happy Easter! ✝️
04/05/2026

Wishing everyone a happy Easter! ✝️

Happy Palm Sunday! ✝️
03/29/2026

Happy Palm Sunday! ✝️

Today’s gospel…picture it
03/01/2026

Today’s gospel…picture it

Ash Wednesday, and first day of Lent. 🙏✝️
02/18/2026

Ash Wednesday, and first day of Lent. 🙏✝️

Merry Christmas!
12/26/2025

Merry Christmas!

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