Saint Thomas a Becket was born in London, England on December 21, 1118. He was educated at Merton Priory, Paris. He was a civil and canon lawyer and a soldier and officer. He was ordained on June 2, 1162 and appointed archbishop of Canterbury on June 3, 1162. He opposed the king's interference in ecclesiastical matters, and was exiled several times. Saint Thomas a Becket was murdered on December 29, 1170 in the Cathedral at Canterbury, England. He was canonized only three years later on February 21, 1173 by Pope Alexander III.
"Many are needed to plant and water what has been planted now that the faith has spread so far and there are so many people.... No matter who plants or waters, God gives no harvest unless what is planted is the faith of Peter and unless he agrees to his teachings."
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