Day 1--Novena to Saint Anselm of Canterbury

St. Anselm of Canterbury Novena Day 1 PrayersO 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 usAmen.(Mention your request here…)Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…Day 1 Reflection Intention—”Teach Me to Seek You, Lord”Historical note: Saint Anselm opens many prayers by asking God to teach him how to pray.Reflection (aligned prayer line: “Teach my heart where and how to seek You”):The novena begins not with answers, but with a plea to be taught how to seek. St. Anselm of Canterbury knew that prayer itself is learned through grace. We often rush toward solutions, yet this prayer slows us down, asking God to form our desire before satisfying it. To seek God rightly is already to be guided by Him. Anselm’s prayer reminds us that longing for God is not self-generated—it is invited by God Himself. Even imperfect prayer is precious when offered sincerely. When we ask God to teach us how to seek, we surrender pride and accept dependence. This is the foundation of genuine faith.Prayer:Teach my heart, O God, to seek You with humility and trust. Amen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecatholicleadershippuzzle.com/subscribe