Brother Andre of Saint Joseph's Oratory

by William H. Gregory

Book Overview

Brother Andre of Saint Joseph's Oratory is a book written by William H. Gregory that tells the story of Brother Andre Bessette, a humble man who became a beloved saint. Brother Andre was a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross and spent most of his life working at Saint Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, Canada. Despite being a simple porter, he had a gift for healing and many people came to him for help. The book explores Brother Andre's life, his devotion to Saint Joseph, and the miracles that he performed. It also delves into the history of the Congregation of Holy Cross and the development of Saint Joseph's Oratory. Through the stories and anecdotes shared in the book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Brother Andre's spirituality and the impact he had on the people he encountered.1925. Gregory has prepared this slim volume as a narrative aid to American tourists, especially those not of the Catholic faith, to help them in better understanding the great work being carried on at the great Oratory of St. Joseph on the flank of Mount Royal and Brother Andre whose devotion has made it possible. Contents: Brother Andre; The Oratory; The Pilgrims; What is a Miracle?; and Cures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417935510
• ISBN13: 9781417935512
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"