Brother Roman, Jacob Brühwiler, was born in Canton Zürich, Switzerland, on 15 May 1844. Eight years later he was baptized at Au, Canton Thurgau, on the Feast of Pentecost, 1852. Through the hardships of poverty, he was trained for a life of seeking God. He chose the way of Saint Benedict as he understood it from the monks of Engelberg, who had hired him as a baker. Upon arriving at Conception on 15 October 1878, along with four other candidates, the future Bro Roman adapted to the new situation very well.
Brother Roman was known by some for the work he did – as the baker, the kitchen Brother, or the Brother who kept the refectory; by others as a friendly confrere who enjoyed good laughter, picnics in the summer, and frequent walks to the river; by still others as the Brother philosopher who liked so much to read. To one and all, he presented a living example of deference and humility, troubling his superiors for nothing more elaborate than the repair of his watch or the fitting of new eyeglasses. He was faithful and pious, spending a great part of his free time in the Abbey church.
Most of Brother Roman's 78-year life was blessed with good health; his final illness and death came therefore as quite a shock to the community. He had substituted at ringing bell #4 during Sunday Mass and had joined the Brothers in the common room as usual after the noon meal and adoration. A few moments later, while reading, he suffered a stroke and died two days later, on 9 May 1922, while still in a coma.
The funeral rites for Bro Roman were held on Thursday, 11 May. Many virtues decorated his life and accompanied his soul in death.
May he rest in peace!
Brother Roman was known by some for the work he did – as the baker, the kitchen Brother, or the Brother who kept the refectory; by others as a friendly confrere who enjoyed good laughter, picnics in the summer, and frequent walks to the river; by still others as the Brother philosopher who liked so much to read. To one and all, he presented a living example of deference and humility, troubling his superiors for nothing more elaborate than the repair of his watch or the fitting of new eyeglasses. He was faithful and pious, spending a great part of his free time in the Abbey church.
Most of Brother Roman's 78-year life was blessed with good health; his final illness and death came therefore as quite a shock to the community. He had substituted at ringing bell #4 during Sunday Mass and had joined the Brothers in the common room as usual after the noon meal and adoration. A few moments later, while reading, he suffered a stroke and died two days later, on 9 May 1922, while still in a coma.
The funeral rites for Bro Roman were held on Thursday, 11 May. Many virtues decorated his life and accompanied his soul in death.
May he rest in peace!
Brother Roman, Jacob Brühwiler, was born in Canton Zürich, Switzerland, on 15 May 1844. Eight years later he was baptized at Au, Canton Thurgau, on the Feast of Pentecost, 1852. Through the hardships of poverty, he was trained for a life of seeking God. He chose the way of Saint Benedict as he understood it from the monks of Engelberg, who had hired him as a baker. Upon arriving at Conception on 15 October 1878, along with four other candidates, the future Bro Roman adapted to the new situation very well.
Brother Roman was known by some for the work he did – as the baker, the kitchen Brother, or the Brother who kept the refectory; by others as a friendly confrere who enjoyed good laughter, picnics in the summer, and frequent walks to the river; by still others as the Brother philosopher who liked so much to read. To one and all, he presented a living example of deference and humility, troubling his superiors for nothing more elaborate than the repair of his watch or the fitting of new eyeglasses. He was faithful and pious, spending a great part of his free time in the Abbey church.
Most of Brother Roman's 78-year life was blessed with good health; his final illness and death came therefore as quite a shock to the community. He had substituted at ringing bell #4 during Sunday Mass and had joined the Brothers in the common room as usual after the noon meal and adoration. A few moments later, while reading, he suffered a stroke and died two days later, on 9 May 1922, while still in a coma.
The funeral rites for Bro Roman were held on Thursday, 11 May. Many virtues decorated his life and accompanied his soul in death.
May he rest in peace!
Brother Roman was known by some for the work he did – as the baker, the kitchen Brother, or the Brother who kept the refectory; by others as a friendly confrere who enjoyed good laughter, picnics in the summer, and frequent walks to the river; by still others as the Brother philosopher who liked so much to read. To one and all, he presented a living example of deference and humility, troubling his superiors for nothing more elaborate than the repair of his watch or the fitting of new eyeglasses. He was faithful and pious, spending a great part of his free time in the Abbey church.
Most of Brother Roman's 78-year life was blessed with good health; his final illness and death came therefore as quite a shock to the community. He had substituted at ringing bell #4 during Sunday Mass and had joined the Brothers in the common room as usual after the noon meal and adoration. A few moments later, while reading, he suffered a stroke and died two days later, on 9 May 1922, while still in a coma.
The funeral rites for Bro Roman were held on Thursday, 11 May. Many virtues decorated his life and accompanied his soul in death.
May he rest in peace!
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