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Today the Church commemorates Blessed Brother André, that holy and humble religious from Montréal who founded St. Joseph's Oratory and spread devotion to Jesus' adoptive father. I'm looking forward to the day, coming soon, when he will be officially canonized.
Bienheureux Frère André, priez pour nous!
On December 19, the Vatican approved miracles allowing for the canonization of five people and the beatification of five others.
One of the five people named by the Vatican is Blessed Brother André Bessette, the humble man who founded St. Joseph's Oratory.
I was born and raised in Montréal. After a number of years of apathy, I returned to the Faith thanks to St. Joseph's Oratory, where I found the healing power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Thereafter, I went to Mass regularly at St. Joseph's for several years. That's when I got to know Brother André. I read a biography and was amazed at his simplicity and incredible faith. Many writers compared him to the Curé d'Ars.
So it brings me joy and peace to hear that Brother André is now on the verge of being canonized. Praise be to God!
Blessed Brother André, pray for us!
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Today the Church commemorates Blessed Brother André, that holy and humble religious from Montréal who founded St. Joseph's Oratory and spread devotion to Jesus' adoptive father. I'm looking forward to the day, coming soon, when he will be officially canonized.
