Raising his eyes and looking up to heaven, as he knelt for the blessing of his consecrator, our saint replied, with an earnestness that brought tears to the eyes of both, “By God’s help and strength I now make my choice, and never for the love and favor of an earthly king will I forego the grace of the Kingdom of Heaven.” (pg. 71 of the Life and Martyrdom of St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, by John M. Morris, Priest of the Society of Jesus)