Today we remember and give thanks for Anselm of
Canterbury. Born
in Italy in 1033, Anselm is
most closely associated with England, where he served
as Archbishop of Canterbury for many years. A brilliant scholar and writer,
Anselm used his political skills with the British kings on behalf of the
established Christian church, affirming that it is the leadership of the church
and not the state which has the responsibility of establishing structure and
maintaining order among the clergy. Anselm is especially remembered for his
classic book, Why God Became Man, which taught that the reason for the
incarnation was that Jesus, the Son of God, would suffer and die in place of
sinners.
Collect of the Day:
Almighty
God, you give the gift of teachers to your Church. We praise you for the gifts of grace
manifested in your servant Anselm, and we pray that your Church may never be
destitute of such gifts; through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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