Anselm, Archbishop and Doctor

by CCW | 21 April 2021 01:00

The collect for today, the Feast of St Anselm (1033-1109), Abbott, Archbishop of Canterbury, Theologian (source[1]):

Chester Cathedral, St. Anselm of Canterbury[2]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[3]
The Gospel: St. Matthew 5:25-30[4]

Artwork: Saint Anselm of Canterbury, stained glass, Chester Cathedral.

Endnotes:
  1. source: http://elvis.rowan.edu/~kilroy/JEK/04/21.html
  2. [Image]: http://christchurchwindsor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ChesterCath_StAnselm.jpg
  3. Romans 5:1-11: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A1-11&version=ESVUK
  4. St. Matthew 5:25-30: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A25-30&version=ESVUK

Source URL: https://christchurchwindsor.ca/2021/04/21/anselm-archbishop-and-doctor-6/