{"id":3879,"date":"2017-09-12T00:23:04","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T05:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indianacatholic.mwweb.org\/icath\/?p=3879"},"modified":"2025-01-05T11:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T16:44:06","slug":"the-cause-of-simon-brute-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianacatholic.mwweb.org\/?p=3879","title":{"rendered":"The Cause of Simon Brute"},"content":{"rendered":"

On this day in 2005 Archbishop Daniel Buechlein officially opened the cause for the canonization of the First Bishop of Vincennes, Simon Brut\u00c3\u00a8. Here is the text from the September 16, 2005<\/a> edition of the ‘Criterion’<\/em>, announcing the “Cause”<\/p>\n

The Cause of Canonization of
\nBishop Simon Brute is opened<\/p>\n

Founder of diocese now may be called “\u02dcServant of God’
\nBy Brandon A. Evans<\/p>\n

Underneath the appearance of paperwork, signatures and seals, a moment of historical significance for the archdiocese occurred this week.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

On the morning of Sept. 12, Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, along with other officials and the postulator, Andrea Ambrosi of Rome, opened the Cause of Canonization of the Servant of God Simon Brute, the founding bishop the Diocese of Vincennes, which became the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

“\u0153It’s a historic day because it formally now inaugurates the Cause for the potential canonization of our first bishop,”\u009d Archbishop Buechlein said.”It’s a very satisfying thing to be able to refer to him now as the Servant of God Simon Brute.”\u009d<\/p>\n

The opening session consisted mostly in the taking of oaths on behalf of all those who will be involved in the Cause.<\/p>\n

The presence of the postulator is necessary because it is he who will officially advocate on behalf of the Cause.<\/p>\n

The next step in the process is for the archdiocese”\u201dand members of the historical commission and theological commission of the Cause”\u201dto aid Ambrosi in presenting to the Vatican evidence that Bishop Brute led a life of heroic virtue. 1<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Cause for the canonization of Bishop Simon Brute continues, albeit in the background. There are still volumes of writings that have to be painstakingly researched, translated, etc. Quite simply, these things take time.<\/p>\n

One of the things that helps in the process of canonization is public support. Devotion to a particular person is of the utmost importance, but one has to first, learn about that person. <\/p>\n

It has been suggested that something similar to “Circles” be formed, just as was done in the cause of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, recently canonized. Like Bishop Brute, Kateri is a person of the distant past. People may have had a hard time identifying with her because she came from a distant time and place. Bishop Brute is a little more contemporary. In Saint Kateri’s case, these circles were formed and included anyone interested, however, they were tied together in the fact that many of them were made up of Native Americans. In the case of Bishop Brute we don’t have that. Regardless, I believe an effort should be made to encourage the creation of these circles. 2<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

We are blessed that our new Archbishop is very familiar with Bishop Brute, having been Bishop of Evansville, which includes Vincennes, and prior to that he had served as an Associate at St. Joseph’s, Bardstown, which at one time included all of what was later the Diocese of Vincennes. Archbishop Thompson knows his history.<\/p>\n

Finally, and most importantly, we can all “pray”, which is perhaps the best means to achieve the goal of seeing Simon Gabriel Brute recognized as the saint he truly is. Here is that prayer:<\/p>\n

Prayer for the Canonization of the Servant of God Bishop Simon<\/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>\n

You 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>\n

If it be your will,
\nmay he be proclaimed a saint.
\nWe ask this through Jesus Christ,
\nour Lord.<\/p>\n

“\u201dAmen.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Archdiocese also has approved a prayer asking for the intercession of Bishop Brute. Here is that prayer:<\/p>\n

Father 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><\/blockquote>\n

This post originally appeared in September 2015 – with additions.<\/span><\/p>\n

  1. The Criterion – September 16, 2005 [↩<\/a>]<\/span><\/li>
  2. Kateri Circles — A Kateri Circle is a group of women, men and\/or youth of all cultures within a parish\/ mission who want to belong to a prayer circle\/group for the purpose of learning and promoting the saintly life of the Tekakwitha Conference patroness Kateri Tekakwitha, a young Mohawk\/ Algonquin woman of the mid-seventeenth century. The Circles abide by the guidelines of the Tekakwitha Conference and encourage members to emulate the life of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha[↩<\/a>]<\/span><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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