Iris "Frere Andre"
Hybridizer by M. Elaine Bessette, R., 1996
Blossoming: late May, early June







A Message from the Rector 
Winter 2012 click here 


Masses in Spanish
Todos los primeros domingos del mes, se celebrará una misa en
español en la cripta, a las 3 P.M.
Todos son bienvenidos.

On the first Sunday of each month, a mass in Spanish will be held in the crypt at 3 PM. Welcome to all! click here


Renovation of the Beckerath Organ in the Basilica
Renovation work on the Beckerath organ in Saint Joseph's Oratory basilica began August 29, 2011 and will continue until May/June 2012. The Sunday organ concerts remain at 3:30 p.m., but using the Rogers organ, located in the sanctuary area of the basilica. Thus, music lovers can still come and listen to the recitals offered by noted organists.


The reliquary of Saint Brother's André 
Saint Brother André's reliquary in your parish.
Information, click here

 


Prayers


Photo: Les Archives de l'Oratoire Saint-Joseph
 
Official Prayer for the Canonization of Saint Brother André

Prayer to obtain a special favour throught the intercession
of Saint Brother André 

Saint Brother André, we celebrate your presence among us. Your loving
friendship with Jesus, Mary and Joseph makes you a powerful intercessor
with the Holy Father.

Compassion carries your words straight to God's heart, and your prayers
are answered and bring comfort and healing.

Throught you, from our lips to God's ear, our supplications are heard...

We ask to be made a part of God's work, alongside you, in the spirit of
prayer, compassion and humility.

Saint Brother André, pray for us.

Amen



 Prayers to Brother André
 
To Brother André - Josette Massy
Brother André, you always helped others.
Help us to become more attentive to those around us.

People constantly asked you for favours.
Teach us to give rather than to receive.

With your aid, we can help in every possible way
all those with whom we come in contact,
and can find joy in being truly generous.
 
André, My Brother - Jean-Guy Dubuc
You knew how to pray...
in the midst of your tasks, in the quiet of night,
deep in your solitude, surrounded by friends.
Teach me the words that nourrish my soul.

You knew how to welcome...
the rich and the powerful, the poor and the miserable,
the scholars, the illiterate,
especially the simple, often the exception.

You knew hoe to suffer...
to hope in the future,
without complaint, without fear,
to stand firm, to face life.
Teach me the meaning of suffering in silence.

You knew how to live...
for the God whom you served,
for His Son, for His Father, also for His Mother,
to save what is lost, to free what is shackled.
Teach me to hope in God and His universe.

Pray with Brother André at the Saint Joseph's Oratory, click here