Faith Seeking Understanding

Today is the Memorial of St. Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, a man with a fascinating story of faith, courage and wisdom.  He is another example of God's grace working in people who at some points were much less interested in God as God was in them.   After 27 years of "wandering" seemingly directionless, through the influence of the famous Abbot of Bec and later  Bishop of Canterbury, Anselm entered the monastery of Bec and allowed himself to be "reshaped" by the Benedictine rule and lifestyle.  He later became a\Abbot of Bec, and beyond that, Archbishop of Canterbury, two positions, in which at the age of 20, Anselm in his wildest dreams would have never imagined himself.  He was one of the brightest theologians of his time and is still highly regarded in theological circles.  His "battles" with King William and Henry 1 of England, are worth reading.  Google him and see for yourself. 
His definition of theology, "faith seeking understanding" is something we onto which we can latch for it means "an active love of God seeking a deeper knowledge of God."  We believe that we may understand.  It's not just dry reasoning or a collection of abstract formulas, but something that touches our hearts and presses us on to seek more.  Spouses, friends, anyone in a relationship, seeks to know more about the beloved in order to treasure and cherish him or her.  So too with our relationship with God:  love urges us on to know more about him, and the more we do, the more love grows.   Thank you, St. Anselm for making it so simple.
Bro. Rene