January 6th: Feast of the Epiphany and of Saint Brother Andre

Diocesan Celebration of thanksgiving

The Archbishop invites all to attend the diocesan Eucharistic celebration which will be held on the first feast day of St. Brother Andre, on Jan 6, at 7:30 pm at Notre Dame Cathedral.
I am surely going and will take loads of pictures.

Saint Andre Celebrations at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, October 31 2010

Below are photos of our trip to Montreal for the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal.

But first, here is a beautiful prayer composed for this Mass which was offered upon the Extended Family of Saint Andre Bessette.  I was so moved by this prayer that I want to share it with you and I pray for this blessing on you too!

God of the living,
although Saint Andre was a man with a vow of chastity,
nonetheless a great family now claims him as their own.
May the members of his family
cherish his memory,
and keep alive the flame of his story.
May they be inspired by his example,
to welcome the stranger with open hands;
attend to the sick with comforting words;
and be a light of hope to those
whom life has beaten down.
And one day, when they have received God's summons,
may they find Brother Andre, heaven’s doorkeeper,
waiting for them with open arms,
welcoming them into the courts of the King of Heaven,
where they will meet Jesus Christ, their Lord and Savior,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
by Father Charles Corso, CSC

Following the mass the relatives of Saint Andre were invited to a wonderful Reception. What a joyful day it was!!! Thank you God and thank you to all the friends of Saint Andre at the Oratory!

First here are a few photos of our drive to the Oratory.

We have just arrived and Mike is standing outside of our car

Numerous Photos of the family of Saint Andre in the Crypt Church plus a few at the beginning of Mass

                             At the Reception

                       After the Reception



Brother Andre Canonized today, yeah!

Let the Montreal celebrations begin!
Quebecers have been rejoicing for months, ever since the Vatican announced Feb. 19 that their beloved Br. André would be made a saint. Now that Pope Benedict XVI formally canonized St. André Bessette, or St. Brother André (a more intimate title approved for him for local use), the celebrations can officially begin. For more click here http://saltandlighttv.org/blog/?cat=818
Saint Brother André pray for us

More coverage at these links

ZENIT - Papal Homily at Canonization Mass
http://www.zenit.org/article-30679?l=english


National Post
http://life.nationalpost.com/2010/10/17/tens-of-thousands-gather-to-see-canonization-of-canadas-brother-andre/

Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/876650--brother-andre-canonized-in-vatican-ceremony

Herald-Sun
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/five-other-saints-canonised-with-mary-mackillop/story-e6frf7jx-1225939909117

CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/10/17/saint-andre-canonization.html?ref=rss

City TV News Toronto
http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/national/article/96943--quebec-s-brother-andre-canonized-as-canada-s-1st-saint-of-the-21st-century

Montreal Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/topic.html?t=Keyword&q=brotherandre

Canada East
http://www.canadaeast.com/news/article/1266116

The Globe and Mail Pictures
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/brother-andr-becomes-a-saint/article1760752/

YouTube Videos

Towards Sainthood: Blessed Brother André Bessette, C.S.C.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIGbPfNnWPs&feature=related

The Canonization of Brother Andre /Preparations from the Montreal Gazette
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knFkevi9yo8

Brother Andre-Doorkeeper-Official Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhrXcQjGZpo&NR=1

Reflections by Father Thomas Rosica from Salt and Light TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMCj5gFgX9Q&translated=1

My youtube slide show of Saint Josep's Oratory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-TCMsvZz_U&feature=player_embedded