When studying Brother André's words related to the Virgin Mary, three sets of questions can arise. I will address them one by one.
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The Readings of Saint Brother André
It has often been said that Saint Brother André was ignorant and that he could barely read and write. The reality is more complex. While he left behind very...
Four Significant Encounters of Brother Ubald Parr with Saint Brother André
In 1999, Father Mario Lachapelle, c.s.c., had the opportunity to invite Brother Ubald Parr, c.s.c., the dean of staff at the Oratory and now deceased, to give a presentation...
Saint-Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, a place to discover…
Saint-Joseph’s Oratory began in a unique way. A brother from the Congregation of Holy Cross was the porter at the Notre-Dame College located on Mount Royal. He had a...
Journey with the Major Reliquary of Saint Brother André
Embarking on a journey alongside the Major Reliquary of Saint Brother André is akin to journeying alongside the saint himself; this has been my profound experience over the past...
The devotion of Saint Brother André explored in depth
Pilgrims often question the devotion of Brother André to Saint Joseph. Where did it come from? Did it manifest in the youth of Alfred Bessette? Was it a devotion...
The Precious Letters of Saint Brother André
Those familiar with Saint-Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal typically know that its foundation was initiated by Alfred Bessette, known in religion as Brother André, a member of the Congregation...
In August… We Celebrate!
We celebrate Saint Brother André, born Alfred Bessette on August 9, 1845, son of Clothilde Foisy and Isaac Bessette.