Category: Pilgrimages and Devotions

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 specific to the Congregation of Holy Cross? How did it come to take on such significance? How did he live it on a daily basis?

We had the grace and privilege of participating in the World Youth Days from July 23rd to August 9th in Portugal. We had a beautiful experience that was both spiritual, human, and fraternal!

After spending a week in the diocese of Faro, we experienced the world days with 1.5 million young people in Lisbon, including 5000 Canadians and 400 Montrealers. We also had the opportunity to visit our heavenly mother in Fatima.

Discover the inspirational reflection that is offered to you on this 9^th day of the Novena to Saint Joseph.

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Discover the inspirational reflection that is offered to you on this 7^th day of the Novena to Saint Joseph.

Discover the inspirational reflection that is offered to you on this 6^th day of the Novena to Saint Joseph.

Discover the inspirational reflection that is offered to you on this 5^th day of the Novena to Saint Joseph.

Discover the inspirational reflection that is offered to you on this 4^th day of the Novena to Saint Joseph.

Discover the inspirational reflection that is offered to you on this 3^rd day of the Novena to Saint Joseph.

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Naturally, every novena celebrated at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal has its own story…

Although Saint Brother André’s Original Chapel was inaugurated in the fall of 1904, it was used on a seasonal basis during the first five years of its existence. The Feast of St. Joseph wasn’t celebrated until 1909, and it was noticed that at the time, the Ascension (40 days after Easter) seemed to draw the most pilgrims.