Saturday, September 14, 2013

Prayers for Archbishop Brunett

As you may have read or heard through various posts on Facebook, the Archdiocesan official news release, or a number of local news websites and television stations, our retired Archbishop, Alex J. Brunett, suffered a stroke last Thursday afternoon (Sept 12,) was admitted to Overlake Hospital, and underwent surgery, which doctors have said went well. Archbishop Brunett is in critical but stable condition in intensive care before the next phase of his recovery begins. He is not able to receive visitors at this time but welcomes your prayers. As his stroke happened on the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary, a Hail Mary seems appropriate.

At a Mass yesterday afternoon at St. James Cathedral, Archbishop Sartain mentioned that Archbishop Brunett is able to respond to voice commands, and he recognized him and was able to make the sign of the cross after Archbishop Sartain offered a blessing upon him. When Archbishop Sartain mentioned that Mass would be celebrated at the Cathedral that afternoon, Archbishop Brunett expressed his gratitude for the thoughts and most especially the prayers.

For those who would like to send cards and notes to Archbishop Brunett, please direct them to 710 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.

In the words of Archbishop Sartain, "may God, whose power and love can do more than we can ask or image, grant the Archbishop healing, peace, and joy."

       O God, only support of our human weakness, 
       show the power of your protection over your servants who are sick, 
       that, sustained by your merciful help, 
       they may be restored to your holy Church in good health. 
       Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
               -Collect, Votive Mass For the Sick


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