St. Anselm of Canterbury

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

April 21 is the feast day of St. Anselm of Canterbury: philosopher, theologian, and Doctor of the Church.

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Anselm’s Prayer – Teach My Heart Where and How to Seek You

St. Anselm of Canterbury was a Benedictine monk and theologian. His feast day is April 21. Anslem's Prayer is a good prayer to say before reading scripture. It would also work well will a discussion of discernment or discipleship.

Disasters teach us humility. – St. Anselm of Canterbury

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