PEACE OF HEART One day, I had the pleasure of meeting Armand and his wife. They were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. As a gift, they had asked a...
Brother André
Devotion to Saint Joseph: a Legacy of Blessed Basile-Antoine Moreau
Devotion to Saint Joseph: a Legacy of Blessed Basile-Antoine Moreau In 1904, Brother André Bessette, a Holy Cross religious, created a shrine to Saint Joseph in Montreal. Every March,...
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple Today’s liturgy is the result of a long evolution in which two elements come together. A celebration of the presentation of Jesus...
Brother André, a friend, a saint, a source of pride and life for all of us
Brother André, a friend, a saint, a source of pride and life for all of us It is no coincidence that Brother André was canonized on October 17, 2010,...
With Joseph, welcoming Jesus into our lives: “The Lord saves”
With Joseph, welcoming Jesus into our lives: “The Lord saves” This Sunday’s Gospel reveals God’s message to Joseph. Through the dream he had, Joseph is invited to enter into...
Saint Brother André, the man who knows how to whisper in God’s ear
Saint Brother André, the man who knows how to whisper in God’s ear “The Good Lord is not far from you. He is close to you. Every time you...
A listening Ear
A Listening Ear If you go to pray in front of the urn that contains Brother André’s heart, you have behind you one of three scenes representing episodes from...
At Notre Dame University, Saint Brother André is well known!
At Notre Dame University, Saint Brother André is well known! In June 2022, I was invited to the city of South Bend, Indiana (USA), to attend a conference on...
Seven loaves of bread and a few fish
Seven loaves of bread and a few fish That morning I was to preach on the Gospel of the Multiplication of the loaves. Now I didn’t feel like talking...