Anselm, Archbishop and Doctor

The collect for today, the Feast of St Anselm (1033-1109), Abbott, Archbishop of Canterbury, Theologian (source):

Almighty God, who didst raise up thy servant Anselm to teach the Church of his day to understand its faith in thine eternal Being, perfect justice, and saving mercy: Provide thy Church in every age with devout and learned scholars and teachers, that we may be able to give a reason for the hope that is in us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

The Epistle: Romans 5:1-11
The Gospel: St. Matthew 5:25-30

Artwork: St. Anselm, stained glass, St. Augustine Kilburn, London. Photograph taken by admin, 26 September 2015.

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