St. Anselm of Canterbury Novena Day 6 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.
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Day 6 — “Lord, may love lead me ever closer to You.”
Historical note: Saint Anselm believed love purified the intellect and illuminated truth.
Reflection :
Saint Anselm reverses expectations: knowledge flows from love, not the other way around. We do not first understand God fully and then love Him; love itself becomes the path to encounter. This vision encourages believers to prioritize charity, prayer, and faithfulness even when theology feels distant. Love opens the eyes of the soul.
Prayer/Resolution:
Lord, may love lead me ever closer to You. Amen.
