St. Anselm of Canterbury Novena Day 2 Prayers
O my God, teach my heart where and how to seek You, where and how to find You. You are my God and You are my all and I have never seen You. You have made me and remade me, You have bestowed on me all the good things I possess, Still I do not know You. I have not yet done that for which I was made. Teach me to seek You. I cannot seek You unless You teach me or find You unless You show Yourself to me. Let me seek You in my desire, let me desire You in my seeking. Let me find You by loving You, let me love You when I find You. Amen.
St. Anselm of Canterbury, pray for us.
(Mention your requests here…)
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 2 — Creator God, complete what is unfinished in my soul
Historical note: Anselm often emphasized that the soul requires God’s renewal to fulfill its purpose.
Reflection :
This honest admission that “I have not yet done that for which I was made” places us squarely before God without excuses. Anselm does not deny sin or distraction; he names them. This prayer acknowledges that something in us remains unfinished. For modern believers, this line should resonate deeply because we sense we were made for more than routine or survival. Anselm teaches us that recognizing our incompleteness is not despair but hope. God reveals our lack so that He may fill it. Spiritual growth begins when we admit we are not yet whole. This humility opens the door to transformation.
Prayer/resolution:
Creator God, complete what is unfinished in my soul. Amen.
