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October 11, 2025

“Faithful Shepherd of the Flock of God:” Saint Anselm’s Prayer to Saint Peter

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Anselm's prayer reflects his deep commitment to pastoral care for his community and students.
The concept of cura animarum is central to Anselm’s appeal for Saint Peter's intercession.
An examination of Anselm's life shows his dedication to the spiritual welfare of those he served.
His petition in prayer is imbued with a sense of responsibility for his archdiocese and monastery.

Abstract

Saint Anselm was always zealous to attend to his duties of pastoral care for those entrusted to him: his students at Bec, the monks of his monastery, the people of his archdiocese. In this article, I examine Anselm’s “Prayer to Saint Peter” and show how the cura animarum that animated the purpose and activity of Anselm’s pastoral life lies at the basis of his petition to Saint Peter for his intercession and support.

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John R. Fortin (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e9b1c1ba7d64b6fc132373 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/00125806251378906

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