Saint Bruno of Segni

St. Bruno of Segni was born in Asti, Italy, in 1049 and came from a distinguished line of nobles. From childhood, he believed that the only way for a man to be happy is to love God, so his greatest aim was to please him in everything he did. When Bruno was young, he became a Benedictine and completed his studies at St. Perpetuus Monastery in the Asti Diocese. In 1079, as a Priest, he stood against Berengarius during the Roman Council to defend the doctrine of the Catholic Church regarding the Holy Eucharist. He was appointed Bishop of Segni by Pope Gregory VII in 1081. Bruno, who had been compelled to submit after a long and strenuous resistance, served his flock with unwearied zeal.

Bishop Bruno was a regular presence on significant papal commissions. He worked to eradicate simony and uphold ecclesiastical discipline through his writings. In 1099, he departed from his diocese to embrace the monastic lifestyle once again, assuming the role of abbot at Monte Cassino. In addition to being a cardinal legate, Bruno served as a librarian to the Holy Roman See. The Holy Eucharist was studied and discussed for centuries according to Bruno's theological writings. He authored commentaries on the Book of Job, the Psalms, and the four Gospels. Bishop Bruno also wrote about the lives of Pope Leo IX and Pietro di Anagni. He died at Segni in mid-1123. Pope Lucius III canonized St. Bruno on 5 September 1181 in Segni. He is the patron saint of Segni.

St. Bruno of Segni,  pray that we lead a life devoted to prayer and remain faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Jonathan Fabian Ginunggil,

Most High Servant,

Jesus, Mary, Joseph Ministry of Love 

(Blessed and Saints and the Nine Choirs of Angels)