Tag: Anselm
Queenship of Mary
… according to ancient tradition and the sacred liturgy the main principle on which the royal dignity of Mary rests is without doubt her Divine Motherhood. In Holy Writ, concerning the Son whom Mary will conceive, We read this sentence: “He shall be called the Son of the most High, and the Lord God shall… Read More ›
Desire for the vision of God
Insignificant man, escape from your everyday business for a short while, hide for a moment from your restless thoughts. Break off from your cares and troubles and be less concerned about your tasks and labors. Make a little time for God and rest a while in him. Enter into your mind’s inner chamber. Shut out… Read More ›
Holy Father Begins Lent at Benedictine Monastery
The blog link mentioned below is worth taking a look at. Well written and presented with a few pictures from inside the monastery. The Holy Father began the holy season of Lent by going to the Church of Saint Anselm (Benedictines) atop the Aventine Hill. After a brief prayer, the Bishop of Rome led the… Read More ›
St. Anselm Raises the Mind to the Contemplation of God
Vatican City, Sep 23, 2009 / 10:50 am (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI . . . called on all Christians to imitate (Benedictine) St. Anselm of Canterbury’s example of love for the truth and constant thirst for God. This year, Benedict XVI recounted, marks eleven centuries since the death of Anselm. Known also as Anselm of… Read More ›
Exhortation of the Mind to the Contemplation of God
… Up now, slight man! flee, for a little while, your occupations; hide yourself, for a time, from your disturbing thoughts. Cast aside, now, your burdensome cares, and put away your toilsome business. Yield room for some little time to God; and rest for a little time in him. Enter the inner chamber of your… Read More ›
Pope honors wisdom of St. Anselm, commemorates 900th anniversary of death
Vatican City, Apr 21, 2009 / 02:49 pm (CNA).- Benedict XVI today sent a message for the 900 year anniversary of the death of St. Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury and doctor of the Church, whose feast day is celebrated today. In the letter, the Holy Father praised the saint’s wisdom and encouraged all people to… Read More ›