The anniversary of the death of Bishop Simon Brute is next week, June 26th. He died in Vincennes and was buried in the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier on June 28. When he died, Elihu Stout, the Protestant editor of the local newspaper, eulogized Brute with the following words:<\/p>\n
\n The news of his death produced a general and almost unanimous expression of grief amongst our citizens: and well have we cause to lament this event, for to many, very many he was dear; to the one as a friend, to the other as a comforter; to the third as a teacher, or as a literary companion, and to all as a pattern of goodness, morality and pure piety. His character was truly amiable, and his manners so conciliating, that wherever he could not make friends, he was sure not to make enemies, and we can safely affirm, that he died without the latter.<\/p>\n
Western Sun and General Advertiser – Vincennes, Indiana – 29 June 1839<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The date of his death gives us time to pray a Novena, beginning tomorrow, June 17th. The prayer during this novena can be either the prayer for the canonization of Bishop Brute, or the prayer for his intercession. Combine this prayer with other prayers, such as the Hail Mary, Our Father, etc. Either way, it should be noted that this is for private use only.
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\nFather in heaven,
\nyou give us every blessing
\nand shower us with your grace
\nthrough our savior, Jesus Christ,
\nand the working of the Holy Spirit.
\nIf it be according to your will,
\nglorify your servant Simon Brute
\nby granting the favor I now request
\nthrough his prayerful intercession:
\n(Mention your request.)
\nI make this prayer confidently
\nthrough Jesus Christ, our Lord.<\/p>\n“\u201dAmen.<\/p>\n
(For private use only) <\/p>\n
Heavenly Father,
\nsource of all that is holy,
\nin every age, you raise up
\nmen and women who live lives
\nof heroic love and service.<\/p>\nYou have blessed your Church
\nthrough the life of Simon Brute,
\nfirst bishop of Vincennes
\nand spiritual director
\nto St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
\nThrough his prayer, his intellect,
\nhis love, and his pastoral care,
\nSimon Brute formed future priests
\nand guided your Church
\nin the early days of our country.<\/p>\nIf it be your will,
\nmay he be proclaimed a saint.
\nWe ask this through Jesus Christ,
\nour Lord.<\/p>\n“\u201dAmen.<\/p>\n
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