Saint Anselm of Lucca the Younger (18 March): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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St. Anselm of Lucca, a courageous bishop and faithful servant of Christ, stood firm against the interference of secular rulers in the affairs of the Church. Educated in grammar, dialectics, theology, and canon law, he became one of the most learned and virtuous bishops of his time. Appointed Bishop of Lucca by Pope Alexander II, St. Anselm faced immense trials when he refused to accept investiture from Emperor Henry IV—a bold act during the height of the Investiture Controversy. Though later compelled by obedience to accept it, his conscience drove him to deep repentance and even temporary withdrawal into monastic life at Cluny. Returning to his diocese, he sought to reform the clergy and restore discipline, but met fierce resistance. Exiled and persecuted, he remained steadfast in prayer, deeply united to God even amid constant turmoil. As Apostolic Legate in Lombardy, he defended the Church’s authority and wrote powerful works affirming that secular rulers have no power over the appointment of pastors or Church property. St. Anselm died in 1086 and is honored as the patron of Mantua. His life is a powerful example of fidelity, courage, and interior devotion. 🙏 May we learn from his unwavering commitment to truth and his deep union with God. 0:00 – Introduction 0:26 – Early Life and Education 0:42 – Appointment as Bishop of Lucca 0:49 – Refusal of Investiture from Emperor Henry IV 1:06 – Obedience and Inner Conflict 1:22 – Monastic Retreat at Cluny 1:29 – Reforming the Clergy and Opposition 1:45 – Conflict with Rebellious Canons 2:01 – Exile and Spiritual Life 2:18 – Deep Union with God in Prayer 2:35 – Apostolic Legate in Lombardy 2:43 – Defense of Church Authority 2:58 – Death and Legacy (1086) https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/march/st-anselm-bishop-of-lucca/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SpiritusTV - https://spiritustv.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicSaints #StAnselmOfLucca #ChurchHistory #CatholicFaith #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicYouTube #GregorianReform #InvestitureControversy #ChristianHistory