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Offline SeanJohnson

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Belated Death Notice: 1st SSPX Brother Dies
« on: December 29, 2020, 06:44:27 PM »
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    • RIP Brother Gabriel: First SSPX Brother Passed Away in Econe Seminary 
    DECEMBER 20, 2020
    SOURCE: PRIORY ORLANDO
    Brother Gabriel, first SSPX Brother: 47 years of religious life, RIP.
    The funeral will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in Econe, on Tuesday, December 22.  His Excellency, Bishop Tissier de Mallerais will celebrate the Pontifical Funeral Mass.

    RIP Brother Gabriel

    We are saddened to inform you of the passing of our dear SSPX Brother Gabriel. Severely affected by the coronavirus, he gave his soul to God on Friday, December 18, aged 79.

    Member of the Society of Saint Pius X since December 8, 1973, he is the very first Brother of our congregation. He pronounced his first vows on December 22, 1974. He made his final vows on September 29, 1985.

    Appointed to the Seminary of Econe, he lived his entire religious life there for more than 47 years. He used to work in the kitchen, first as a cook and then as an assistant cook. Very faithful to his duties, both religious and to the kitchen, he was an example for generations of seminarians. He became a legendary figure of Econe: priests in visit at Econe would always making sure to visit Br. Gabriel; we will deeply miss him.

    Let us pray for the repose of his soul and ask him to intercede for us and to send many holy vocations of Brothers. 

    Funeral

    The body of Brother Gabriel will be exposed in the chapel of the crypt, Monday, December 21. The funeral will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in Econe, on Tuesday, December 22. His Excellency Bishop Tissier de Mallerais will celebrate the Pontifical Funeral Mass.

    SSPX Brothers?
    A Peaceful Life
    The life of a brother is a simple life. It is a hidden life of joy and peace that flows from his daily duties, both spiritual and physical. Permeated by the spirit of prayer, the community day is punctuated by the three Divine Offices of Prime, Sext, and Compline. The morning meditation with Mass and evening Rosary make common prayer a focus for the day.
    Spiritual Duties
    In addition, the brother receives aid from personal spiritual duties performed throughout the day. Besides some spiritual reading and Scriptural study, the brother should love to recite the fifteen decades of the Rosary and foster a devotion to Christ’s Passion through the Stations of the Cross. Silence, which shelters the brother from earthly distraction, keeps him in communication with Our Lord within the walls of his cloister or room.
    Physical Duties
    The physical duties of the brother include many tasks. Using skills acquired from his formation, he will serve the priests in whatever task is needed by the community. Whether he is serving at the Altar, preparing the liturgical functions, cooking, or maintaining the house, the brother finds Christ in all realms. He may even cultivate a particular skill or trade, such as carpentry or artistry.
    Throughout his generous and simple life, the brother is united with Christ on the cross through His Holy sacrifice and by the hands of His Priest.  His three religious vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience transform all his tasks, however minor they may be, into meritorious acts of religion which promote the salvation of his own soul and that of others, and aid the priests in their apostolate.
    In the United States, SSPX Brothers receive their formation at Holy Angels Novitiate in Winona, MN.
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    Offline SeanJohnson

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    Re: Belated Death Notice: 1st SSPX Brother Dies
    « Reply #1 on: December 29, 2020, 06:45:24 PM »
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    • I had the privilege of meeting him at Econe in the summer of 2002.

    Sad to learn he died.

    :pray:
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    Re: Belated Death Notice: 1st SSPX Brother Dies
    « Reply #2 on: December 30, 2020, 01:21:29 PM »
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    • I was just informed by Father Girouard that Father Normandin passed away. I have not seen a forum post on this yet unless I missed it somehow.

    :pray: :incense: :pray: :incense: 
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    Re: Belated Death Notice: 1st SSPX Brother Dies
    « Reply #3 on: December 31, 2020, 05:57:26 PM »
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    • What a blessed life! May God grant him eternal rest.

    I was surprised to read “Severely affected by the coronavirus, he gave his soul to God on Friday, December 18, aged 79.”


    Followed by

    “The body of Brother Gabriel will be exposed in the chapel of the crypt, Monday, December 21.”

    I wondered about that.

    Kaz, there was another thread about Father’s death by Miseremini (I think).
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    Offline Ladislaus

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    Re: Belated Death Notice: 1st SSPX Brother Dies
    « Reply #4 on: December 31, 2020, 07:31:50 PM »
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    •  :pray:

    I doubt that he died from coronavirus, however.
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    Re: Belated Death Notice: 1st SSPX Brother Dies
    « Reply #5 on: January 01, 2021, 12:13:58 AM »
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    • Was confused by the headline at first because I thought it said 1st brother to die, not original brother
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    Re: Belated Death Notice: 1st SSPX Brother Dies
    « Reply #6 on: January 01, 2021, 09:06:55 AM »
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    •  :pray:
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    Re: Belated Death Notice: 1st SSPX Brother Dies
    « Reply #7 on: January 01, 2021, 05:46:44 PM »
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    Re: Belated Death Notice: " Dies
    « Reply #8 on: January 01, 2021, 06:19:33 PM »
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    • He's not the "1st SSPX Brother" to die. Frère Pierre (1917-✝2020) and Br. Girard (✝2017) are others.
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    Re: Belated Death Notice: " Dies
    « Reply #9 on: January 01, 2021, 06:28:51 PM »
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    • Quote from: Geremia on January 01, 2021, 06:19:33 PM
    He's not the "1st SSPX Brother" to die. Frère Pierre (1917-✝2020) and Br. Girard (✝2017) are others.

    Re-read the title of the thread, and pay closer attention.

    "1st SSPX Brother Dies," not "1st SSPX Brother to Die."

    This is like teaching kindergarteners.

    But I see your confusion did cause Matthew to dumb it down for you.

    Very well done.

    No time for this level of stupidity these days.
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    Re: Belated Death Notice: " Dies
    « Reply #10 on: January 01, 2021, 08:03:17 PM »
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    • Quote from: SeanJohnson on January 01, 2021, 06:28:51 PM
    "1st SSPX Brother Dies"
    First of what group of people, then?
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