Today the Church gives us the example of St. Anselm. Born in 1033, Anselm entered the Benedictine order in France. He was devout in his studies and soon became a theology teacher and mentor to his fellow students. And his spiritual life continued to grow. He traveled to England and became Archbishop of Canterbury. He fought hard for the freedom of the Church against many enemies and obstacles. He was despised by legal authorities and was exiled from England twice. St. Anselm died in 1109.
He has achieved fame for his writings especially those on mystical theology. In today's office of readings we have an example in Anselm's Proslogion in which he states, "let me know you and love you, so that I may find joy in you".
In my own deanery here on the northshore of the Archdiocese of New Orleans we have our own local parish named in honor of St. Anselm. Located in Madisonville, LA St. Anselm's is another active growing and vibrant Catholic community. May his intercession be with the many families of our neighboring parish.
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