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Day by Day -- Saints for All, Saint Anselm, 04-21-17
FranciscanMedia.org ^ | 04-21-17 | Fr. Don Miller, OFM

Posted on 04/22/2017 6:40:45 AM PDT by Salvation

Fr. Don Miller, OFM

Stained glass of Saint Anselm in Chester Cathedral cloister | photo by Mum's taxiImage: Stained glass of Saint Anselm in Chester Cathedral cloister | photo by Mum’s taxi

Saint Anselm

Saint of the Day for April 21

(1033 – April 21, 1109)

 

Saint Anselm’s Story

Indifferent toward religion as a young man, Anselm became one of the Church’s greatest theologians and leaders. He received the title “Father of Scholasticism” for his attempt to analyze and illumine the truths of faith through the aid of reason.

At 15, Anselm wanted to enter a monastery, but was refused acceptance because of his father’s opposition. Twelve years later, after careless disinterest in religion and years of worldly living, he finally fulfilled his desire to be a monk. He entered the monastery of Bec in Normandy, was elected prior three years later, and 15 years later, was unanimously chosen abbot.

Considered an original and independent thinker, Anselm was admired for his patience, gentleness, and teaching skill. Under his leadership, the Abbey of Bec became a monastic school, influential in philosophical and theological studies.

During these years, at the community’s request, Anselm began publishing his theological works, comparable to those of Saint Augustine. His best-known work is the book Cur Deus Homo (“Why God Became Man”).

Against his will, Anselm was appointed archbishop of Canterbury in 1093, at age 60. His appointment was opposed at first by England’s King William Rufus and later accepted. Rufus persistently refused to cooperate with efforts to reform the Church.

Anselm finally went into voluntary exile until Rufus died in 1100. He was then recalled to England by Rufus’ brother and successor, Henry I. Disagreeing fearlessly with Henry over the king’s insistence on investing England’s bishops, Anselm spent another three years in exile in Rome.

His care and concern extended to the very poorest people. Opposing the slave trade, Anselm obtained from the national council at Westminster the passage of a resolution prohibiting the sale of human beings.


Reflection

Like every true follower of Christ, Anselm had to carry his cross, especially in the form of opposition and conflict with those in political control. Though personally a mild and gentle man and a lover of peace, he would not back off from conflict and persecution when principles were at stake.



TOPICS: Apologetics; Catholic; History; Theology
KEYWORDS: catholic; saints
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1 posted on 04/22/2017 6:40:45 AM PDT by Salvation
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To: nickcarraway; NYer; ELS; Pyro7480; livius; ArrogantBustard; Catholicguy; RobbyS; marshmallow; ...

Saint of the Day Ping!


2 posted on 04/22/2017 6:41:33 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Day by Day -- Saints for All, Saint Anselm, 04-21-17

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3 posted on 04/22/2017 6:43:53 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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On St. Anselm: Theologian, Teacher, Pastor
Apr 21, Feast of St Anselm, Benedictine [his life; what a follower of St Benedict accomplished]
Saint Anselm of Canterbury; Archbishop, Doctor of the Church-1033-1109 a.d.
Anselm of Canterbury
Saint Anselm of Canterbury;Archbishop,Doctor of the Church - 1033-1109 AD
4 posted on 04/22/2017 6:45:25 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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England’s King William RufusIs this a common way to refer to William the Conqueror? Other than that, a nice little article.
5 posted on 04/22/2017 1:47:18 PM PDT by Oratam
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Maybe it’s the Franciscan way since this is coming from a Franciscan website.


6 posted on 04/22/2017 2:19:58 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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BTTT for Saint Anselm!


7 posted on 04/21/2018 11:04:14 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Feel free to post additional Catholic information about this saint or any other Catholic saint who might share this feast day.

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8 posted on 04/21/2019 11:06:27 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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